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Business Definition for: Spyware
- software surreptitiously installed on a hard disk without the user's knowledge that relays encoded information on his or her identity and Internet use via an Internet connection
Wiktionary Definition for: Spyware
- cattag Internet programs that surreptitously monitors and reports the actions of a computer user.
Additional Resources
- Max Secure Software Launches Industry's Quickest Anti-Spyware Product for Microsoft's Vista Operating System
- Max Secure Software, a leading provider of anti-spyware software for the consumer and enterprise markets, announced today the unveiling of Max Spyware Detector 2.0 for Windows VistaTM, the world's fastest anti-spyware software. Max Spyware Detector will be offered free until March 2007 for new users of Windows Vista who...
- Research articles 2006-12-05
- First Free Anti-Spyware for Microsoft's Vista Operating System Available Globally by Max Secure Software
- Max Secure Software, a leading provider of anti-spyware software for the consumer and enterprise markets, announced today the global unveiling of Max Spyware Detector 2.0 for Windows VistaTM, the world's first free anti-spyware software for Vista. Max Spyware Detector will be offered free until March 2007 for new users...
- Research articles 2007-01-23
- Barracuda Networks Launches First Integrated Anti-Spyware and Web Filtering Gateway Appliance; Barracuda Spyware Firewall to Provide Complete Protection Against Spyware, Malware and Adware
- CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Barracuda Networks, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise-class spam firewall solutions, today launched the Barracuda Spyware Firewall, the first true comprehensive anti-spyware and Web filtering gateway appliance. The Barracuda Spyware Firewall combines preventative, reactive and proactive measures to form a complete anti-spyware solution for businesses of all...
- Research articles 2005-04-18
- Webroot CEO to testify before Senate Committee on combating growing spyware problem; C. David Moll to detail damaging effects of spyware and recommend how spyware can be combated commercially and legislatively.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-11 May 2005-WEBROOT SOFTWARE: Webroot CEO to testify before Senate Committee on combating growing spyware problem; C. David Moll to detail damaging effects of spyware and recommend how spyware can be combated commercially and legislativelyC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:11052005 ...
- Research articles 2005-05-11
- Webroot Introduces Anti-Spyware SDK for Superior Perimeter-Level Network Protection; Webroot SDK Leverages Spy Sweeper™ Scanning Strength and Extensive Spyware Database
- BOULDER, Colo. -- Webroot Software, Inc., the leading provider of anti-spyware software for consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the availability of RockSafeTM E1000, Webroot's first anti-spyware SDK for perimeter-level network protection. The SDK combines the scanning strength of Spy Sweeper Enterprise with Webroot's extensive spyware definition database to...
- Research articles 2006-07-10
- Tenebril Releases First Anti-Spyware Solution with Enterprise-Class Protection, Manageability and Scalability; SpyCatcher Enterprise Provides Unique Defense against Next-Generation Spyware Including Hyper-Mutating and Custom-Coded Spyware
- SAN MATEO, Calif. -- TenebrilTM Inc., a security technology leader, today announced general availability of SpyCatcherTM Enterprise, the first and only spyware solution that protects enterprise computers from the most insidious category of evasive threats -- hyper-mutating and custom-coded spyware. SpyCatcher Enterprise delivers the fastest, safest and most complete removal...
- Research articles 2005-08-29
- Webroot Warns Small and Medium-Sized Businesses of Massive Risks Posed by Spyware; Leading Anti-Spyware Developer Issues ''Spyware & Small Business'' Guide to Educate and Inform SMBs on Increased IT Security Risks
- BOULDER, Colo. -- Webroot Software, Inc., the leading provider of anti-spyware software for the enterprise, SMBs and consumers, today announced the release of "Spyware & Small Business", an informative guide developed exclusively for small and medium-sized businesses to educate and inform them on the massive risks spyware poses to their...
- Research articles 2006-04-24
- Citadel Security Software Combats Critical Spyware in the Enterprise; Hercules Delivers Predefined Policy Template to Block and Disinfect Widespread Spyware Applications
- DALLAS -- Citadel Security Software Inc. (NASDAQ:CDSS), a leader in vulnerability management and policy enforcement through its automated vulnerability remediation AVR solution, HerculesR, today announced the availability of a security policy template which allows administrators to configure their environment to limit exposure to new spyware and to remove existing spyware....
- Research articles 2004-11-22
- Understanding Computer Viruses and Spyware
- Computer viruses are a growing threat on the Internet. They cost organizations hundreds of millions of dollars every year. In 2007, there are thousands of viruses that can affect— even cripple—your computer. If current security updates are not installed on a computer, it's possible to get a virus just by...
- Articles 2007-12-12
- PC Tools(TM) Fights Identity Theft and Spyware With the Release of Spyware Doctor(TM) 3.2
- PC Tools, creator of the award-winning spyware removal and real-time protection software that detects and removes thousands of potential spyware threats, today announced the release of Spyware Doctor 3.2 with groundbreaking Keylogger Guard technology that protects users from identity thieves. This announcement supports the company's ongoing commitment to providing...
- Research articles 2005-03-29
- Symantec Ships Integrated Antispyware Solution for Home Users; Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition Delivers Complete Protection from Spyware, Spam, Viruses, Worms, Hackers and Other Security Risks
- CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq:SYMC), the global leader in information security, today announced availability of its comprehensive Internet security solution that provides home users broad protection from spyware, adware and other online risks. Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition provides real-time detection and automatic removal of spyware from users'...
- Research articles 2005-05-17
- JupiterResearch Forecasts an Ongoing Threat to Cookies From Anti-Spyware Applications
- NEW YORK -- JupiterResearch, a division of Jupitermedia Corporation (Nasdaq:JUPM), forecasts an ongoing threat to cookies from anti-spyware applications. In the new report entitled: "Anti-Spyware and Tracking Cookies: A Systematic Look at Risks to Third-Party Tracking Cookies from Popular Anti-Spyware," JupiterResearch details the impact of anti-spyware software on cookies that...
- Research articles 2005-11-08
- Senate Moves to Ban Sneaky Spyware
- Like the army hidden inside the Trojan horse, so-called spyware is software that infiltrates your computer network masquerading as, or tagging along with, desired and downloaded programs. Along with its sinister companion adware, spyware is responsible f Like the army hidden inside the Trojan horse, so-called spyware is software that...
- Research articles 2004-06-01
- PC Tools(TM) Joins Industry-Wide Fight Against Spyware With Anti-Spyware Coalition
- PC Tools, creator of award-winning spyware removal and real-time protection software, has joined the Anti-Spyware Coalition, a newly formed industry group that will work to better define spyware and develop best practices for software development.
- Research articles 2005-06-14
- Sana Security Joins the Anti-Spyware Coalition to Contribute New Methods of Defense in the Battle Against Spyware
- SAN MATEO, Calif. -- Sana Security, Inc., a leader in enterprise threat protection software, today announced that it has been selected as a new member of the Washington, D.C.-based Anti-Spyware Coalition ASC. The ASC is composed of prominent companies that design or distribute anti-spyware technologies and public interest groups. Members...
- Research articles 2006-05-09
- Mi5 Networks Extends Spyware Protection to the Desktop; Mi5 Networks and Sunbelt Software Partner to Deliver ''Dissolvable'' Spyware Cleanup Agent Dispatched From Mi5 Enterprise Spygate Appliances
- SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Mi5 Networks, the provider of the most scalable line of Anti-Spyware security appliances for mid-to-large enterprises, announced today the availability of Mi5 Enterprise SpyWashTM, an ActiveX desktop scan and clean utility that removes spyware from infected PCs, without a permanent client installation. Mi5 Enterprise Spygate appliances already...
- Research articles 2006-07-25
- Webroot Reports Highest Spyware Infection Rates since First Quarter of 2005; Alarming Resurgence of Adware and Most Malicious Types of Spyware Results in Dramatic Increase in Overall Consumer Infection Rates
- BOULDER, Colo. -- Spyware staged a significant counterattack during the first quarter of 2006, according to latest State of Spyware report issued today by Webroot Software, the leading anti-spyware developer. A dramatic rise in the prevalence of adware combined with a significant increase in the most malicious types of Trojans...
- Research articles 2006-05-09
- Webroot Hosts Webinar to Present the State of Spyware Findings from First Quarter of 2006; Webroot Executives to Present Alarming Effects of Spyware and Adware on Consumers and Businesses
- BOULDER, Colo. -- Webroot Software, Inc., the leading provider of anti-spyware software for the enterprise, SMBs and consumers, will host a webinar to present the latest spyware data now available in Webroot's most recent quarterly State of Spyware report, which was released today. The webinar will be held on Thursday,...
- Research articles 2006-05-09
- Aluria Software to Speak at First-Ever Anti-Spyware Coalition Public Workshop; Workshop Will Address the Impact of Spyware on Consumers and the Enterprise
- WASHINGTON -- Aluria Software, an EarthLink company and a leading provider of anti-spyware and desktop internet protection solutions, today announced that Matt Cobb, EarthLink vice president and general manager of Aluria Software, will be a featured panelist at the first-ever Anti-Spyware Coalition ASC Public Workshop. The workshop, scheduled for February...
- Research articles 2006-01-24
- Barracuda Spyware Firewall Named Anti-Spyware ``Product of the Year''; Barracuda Networks Beats Solutions from Webroot and Sunbelt, Taking Home Gold Honors in Anti-spyware Category
- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Barracuda Networks, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise-class spam firewall solutions, today announced that its Barracuda Spyware Firewall was named anti-spyware "Product of the Year," in TechTarget's SearchWindowsSecurity.com "2005 Products of the Year" awards.
- Research articles 2006-01-19
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