Windows XP: Spyware Protection
Spyware Protection
by Rod Finkle - 5/24/04 12:51 PMI presently have "Spysweeper" installed as part of the protection I need to eliminate unwanted intrusions on my computer and Windows XP program. I use Microsoft Internet Explorer. It has effectively eliminated unwanted invasions. However, there is a program called Spyware Blaster 3.1 made by Javacool Software. It is free. Should I also down load and install this protection software and if so, can I uninstall it if I want to? Need your advice? Thanks!
Re:Spyware Protection
by R. Proffitt
- 5/24/04 1:03 PM
In reply to: Spyware Protection by Rod Finkle
While my advice is to use any other browser when possible, the Spyware Blaster is a nice itme. After treatment of the pests with Adaware, Spybot, Cwhshredder and Housecall is the usual, keeping LSPFIX handy if some pest decides to monkey around with the Layered Service Provider is a great idea.
I really like the new blocker that Spybot provided in their last release.
In closing, my brew is:
1. A pass with the above detectors and ejectors.
2. Use of another browser (no need to stand in the line of fire between malware writers and Microsoft.)
3. A HOSTS file to again discourage bad sites.
Bob
Re:Re:Spyware Protection
by Rod Finkle - 5/24/04 1:26 PM In reply to: Re:Spyware Protection by R. Proffitt
"R", thanks for your advice. Would you comment on Spyware Be Gone. I ignorantly downloaded and installed it and now I can get ride of it. Does that program track my browsing?
Thanks, Rod
Segment fault.
by R. Proffitt - 5/24/04 2:27 PM
In reply to: Re:Re:Spyware Protection by Rod Finkle
You've found one I know nothing about. Try the Security Forum and consider that Zone Alarm can find out if its calling home.
Bob
Re:Re:Spyware Protection
by mchill02 - 5/29/04 7:42 PM In reply to: Re:Spyware Protection by R. Proffitt
Every one says use another browser, but don’t say what to use, I like Opera browser myself, give it a try.
Re:Spyware Protection
by madmatt - 5/24/04 1:36 PM In reply to: Spyware Protection by Rod FinkleMy three recommended Spyware products are as follows:
Spywareblaster: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Spybot - Search & Destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download
Ad-Aware Standard: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
I put these three on all of my and my friend's, family's , and client's machines. Best part is, they're all free for non-commercial use. Spywareblaster and Ad-aware do charge for commercialuse, but are well worth the cost.
Avoid the others - they're costly and some of them are actually spyware themselves! With this winning combo, I haven't had a spyware infection in over a year...
Re:Re:Spyware Protection
by LuisMavilla - 5/24/04 2:20 PM In reply to: Re:Spyware Protection by madmattHello
I'll add to this excelent list:
1.- If you get in trouble and unable to remove some malware:
* HijackThis v1.97 *
Written by Merijn - merijn@spywareinfo.com
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/hijackthis.zip
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/index.html
Generate a log to post to spyware warriors forum: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5
This people really help.
2.- SpywareGuard, another big tool from Javacool Software. Its works like an antivirus.
Regards and good fight
Luis
SpywareBlaster 3.1
by GFK - 5/24/04 2:29 PM In reply to: Re:Spyware Protection by madmattMadMatt:
In looking at the SpywareBlaster web site it says SpywareBlaster "prevents sypware from installing in the first place". It also says:
"And unlike other programs, SpywareBlaster does not have to remain running in the background."
Do you know how this works? How can it "prevent" installation of something if it is not running in the background?
Thanks,
Re:SpywareBlaster 3.1
by oonocando - 5/25/04 5:58 AM In reply to: SpywareBlaster 3.1 by GFKThe best way to understand Spywareblaster is to go to www.javacoolsoftware.com and check out there forums. You will learn more than enough to make a sound desision on weather this soft ware is right for you.
I have SpywareBlaster 3.1, SpyGuard 2.2, MRUblaster all three Javacool programs along with Spybot 1.3 and Adware 6 installed on my computer. This may seem like overkill but i very seldom have any spyware or adware problems when i scan my computer.
Re:Re:SpywareBlaster 3.1
by Yew Anchors - 5/29/04 6:38 AM In reply to: Re:SpywareBlaster 3.1 by oonocandoYou could also just stop using Internet Explorer and Outlook Express and sidestep the issue entirely. You'd also gain greater insulation from IE security holes and exploits along with a wealth of other things.
Re:SpywareBlaster 3.1
by madmatt - 5/29/04 12:50 AM In reply to: SpywareBlaster 3.1 by GFKFrom the Spywareblater FAQ:
SpywareBlaster works by settings "kill bits" in the registry. These "kill
bit" registry entries are set for the spyware ActiveX CLSIDs (unqiue IDs
that identify an ActiveX control). When a kill bit is set for a CLSID, the
ActiveX control that uses that CLSID cannot install itself via your browser,
nor can it run if it already installed. Microsoft sometimes uses these kill
bits for fixing Active-X security holes.
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