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Spyware
What YOU can do about it!
ISN Presentation
Agenda
The Problem
The Cause
The Solution
Feedback
The Problem
List of recognizable symptoms:
Slow computer
Frequent lockups
Popup windows appear randomly
Browser’s home page changed [“hijacked”]
Browser’s search tool has changed
The Hidden Problem
List of hidden symptoms:
Strange programs/services in task manager
Can’t uninstall the program
Programs communicate with outside servers, waiting for secret orders or transmitting data from you
Keylogger can steal and email your text, account numbers, & passwords
Kinko’s caper – burglary by modem
The Cause
MS Windows vulnerabilities
User tricked into installing spyware:
“Free SPYWARE removal program” http://spydetect.com
User voluntarily installs a program,
Because of its benefits (game, free files…)
NOT understanding the details of the EULA (ex Kazaa, Bonzi, Gator, Ilookup )
Spyware
scan computer system
monitor activity
relay private information to other computers
Adware
Deliver advertising content
May gather information from the user, like web sites visited
The Solution
What YOU can do about it
Update Windows automatically!
Avoid W32.Spybot.worm
Educate your family!
Restrict account privileges (NO admin rights)
Don’t connect DIRECTLY to the internet
Use alternative browsers: Firefox, Mozilla, Opera… instead of Internet Explorer
Too Late?
Install & update security software
Run anti Spyware tool
Update Antivirus
Install/Configure Firewall
Enable Popup blocker (IE SP2, Firefox )
Install Spam blocker
Bootable Knoppix CD
Runs Linux only from CD, can’t get spyware!
Additional Resources
To help you fight spyware & adware:
Spywarewarrior.com
List of fake removal tools:
http://spywarewarriorrogue_anti-spyware.htm#products
The spyware removal specialists
http://spywareinfo
Spyware Weekly Newsletter is distributed every week to 18,200 subscribers…
Free Software
Ad-aware http://lavasoftusa
Spybot http://spybot.info/en/index.html
AntiSpyware (beta)
http://microsoftathome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Firewalls
ZoneAlarm http://zonelabs.com
Kerio Personal Firewall
http://keriokpf_home.html
Commercial Software
Webroot Spy Sweeper $30
http://webroot
Pest Patrol $30
http://pestpatrol.com
Ad-Aware SE Plus $25
http://lavasoftusa
McAffee Anti Spyware $40
http://us.mcafee.com
Additional Tricks (Ad Blocking Resources)
Restrict ALL access to Sites via Host file:
http://mvpswinhelp2002/hosts.htm
Restrict Internet Explorer Sites
https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/res...tm#IESPYAD
http://icra
Internet Content Rating Association
Feedback
Questions?
Comments?
Experiences?
Spyware
What YOU can do about it!
ISN Presentation
Agenda
The Problem
The Cause
The Solution
Feedback
The Problem
List of recognizable symptoms:
Slow computer
Frequent lockups
Popup windows appear randomly
Browser’s home page changed [“hijacked”]
Browser’s search tool has changed
The Hidden Problem
List of hidden symptoms:
Strange programs/services in task manager
Can’t uninstall the program
Programs communicate with outside servers, waiting for secret orders or transmitting data from you
Keylogger can steal and email your text, account numbers, & passwords
Kinko’s caper – burglary by modem
The Cause
MS Windows vulnerabilities
User tricked into installing spyware:
“Free SPYWARE removal program” http://spydetect.com
User voluntarily installs a program,
Because of its benefits (game, free files…)
NOT understanding the details of the EULA (ex Kazaa, Bonzi, Gator, Ilookup )
Spyware
scan computer system
monitor activity
relay private information to other computers
Adware
Deliver advertising content
May gather information from the user, like web sites visited
The Solution
What YOU can do about it
Update Windows automatically!
Avoid W32.Spybot.worm
Educate your family!
Restrict account privileges (NO admin rights)
Don’t connect DIRECTLY to the internet
Use alternative browsers: Firefox, Mozilla, Opera… instead of Internet Explorer
Too Late?
Install & update security software
Run anti Spyware tool
Update Antivirus
Install/Configure Firewall
Enable Popup blocker (IE SP2, Firefox )
Install Spam blocker
Bootable Knoppix CD
Runs Linux only from CD, can’t get spyware!
Additional Resources
To help you fight spyware & adware:
Spywarewarrior.com
List of fake removal tools:
http://spywarewarriorrogue_anti-spyware.htm#products
The spyware removal specialists
http://spywareinfo
Spyware Weekly Newsletter is distributed every week to 18,200 subscribers…
Free Software
Ad-aware http://lavasoftusa
Spybot http://spybot.info/en/index.html
AntiSpyware (beta)
http://microsoftathome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Firewalls
ZoneAlarm http://zonelabs.com
Kerio Personal Firewall
http://keriokpf_home.html
Commercial Software
Webroot Spy Sweeper $30
http://webroot
Pest Patrol $30
http://pestpatrol.com
Ad-Aware SE Plus $25
http://lavasoftusa
McAffee Anti Spyware $40
http://us.mcafee.com
Additional Tricks (Ad Blocking Resources)
Restrict ALL access to Sites via Host file:
http://mvpswinhelp2002/hosts.htm
Restrict Internet Explorer Sites
https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/res...tm#IESPYAD
http://icra
Internet Content Rating Association
Feedback
Questions?
Comments?
Experiences?
