05-01-2010, 12:13 AM
Abstract
Spyware programs are applications that send information via the Internet to the creator of the spyware. Their main function is information gathering. It misleads the users to install and use the spyware. some spyware
programs send a unique identifier along with the information.
About spyware
spyware programs are defined as applications that send information via the Internet to
the publishers for marketing purposes without obvious notification to users. Spyware also include Backdoor Trojan Horses that allow hackers to secretly gain information from the computer.The presence of spyware is hidden from the user and is secretly installed on the user's computer. personal information collected by spyware include data such as Internet surfing habits and sites that have been visited, but can also interfere with user control of the computer in other ways, such as installing additional software and redirecting Web browser activity. Unlike viruses and worms, spyware does not usually self-replicate
Infecting routes
spyware deceives users by methods such as piggybacking on a piece of desirable software like Download utilities, Games, Media players, Accounting software , tricking users into installing it (the Trojan horse method), masquerading as security software.The distributor of spyware usually presents the program as a useful utility. Spyware can also come bundled with other software. Some come through through security holes in the Web browser . The installation of spyware frequently involves Internet Explorer because of its association with windows.
Examples of spyware
Movieland, HuntBar, Internet Optimizer, CoolWebSearch, MyWebSearch, WeatherStudio, Zlob trojan, Zango etc.
Full seminar report download:
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Spyware programs are applications that send information via the Internet to the creator of the spyware. Their main function is information gathering. It misleads the users to install and use the spyware. some spyware
programs send a unique identifier along with the information.
About spyware
spyware programs are defined as applications that send information via the Internet to
the publishers for marketing purposes without obvious notification to users. Spyware also include Backdoor Trojan Horses that allow hackers to secretly gain information from the computer.The presence of spyware is hidden from the user and is secretly installed on the user's computer. personal information collected by spyware include data such as Internet surfing habits and sites that have been visited, but can also interfere with user control of the computer in other ways, such as installing additional software and redirecting Web browser activity. Unlike viruses and worms, spyware does not usually self-replicate
Infecting routes
spyware deceives users by methods such as piggybacking on a piece of desirable software like Download utilities, Games, Media players, Accounting software , tricking users into installing it (the Trojan horse method), masquerading as security software.The distributor of spyware usually presents the program as a useful utility. Spyware can also come bundled with other software. Some come through through security holes in the Web browser . The installation of spyware frequently involves Internet Explorer because of its association with windows.
Examples of spyware
Movieland, HuntBar, Internet Optimizer, CoolWebSearch, MyWebSearch, WeatherStudio, Zlob trojan, Zango etc.
Full seminar report download:
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