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INVISUS Direct Top 10 Spyware Threats Report
By admin | April 9, 2008
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This INVISUS Direct report covers the top 10 spyware threats facing computer users today.
Top 10 Spyware Threats
- Trojan.FakeAlert – A Trojan is downloaded with rogue security applications
- Trojan-Downloader.Zlob.Media.Codec – Typically purports to be a needed upgrade to Windows Media Player
- Virtumonda – An adware program that displays pop-up advertisments on the desktop and also downloads other software.
- ClickSpring.PuritySCAN – Ad-supported program scans user’s IE files for adult words and allows user to delete them
- Trojan.NewMediaCodec – A program that typically purports to be a needed Windows Media Player upgrade.
- MyGeek/CPVFeed – A browser helper object that is often installed without the full knowledge of the user.
- Trojan.in-t-e-r-n-e-t – An adware program that monitors websites a user visits and sends the log to the vender’s server.
- ClickSpring.Oinadserver – An adware browser plug-in that is typically installed without the users knowledge.
- Rootkit.Win32.Agent.eq – A rootkit used by a malware distributor to hide and protect stelth-installed pop-up programs.
- Command Service – An adware application that opens pop-ups and displays various types of advertising.
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