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Secure Resolutions Upgrades Their
Anti-Virus Engine to Include
Anti-Spyware, Anti-Adware, Anti-Dialers,
Anti-Hoaxes, Anti-Jokes, and
Anti-Hacking Tools

Secure Resolutions Upgrades Their
Anti-Virus Engine to Include
Anti-Spyware, Anti-Adware, Anti-Dialers,
Anti-Hoaxes, Anti-Jokes, and
Anti-Hacking Tools 06/05/2005 11:14 PM
Secure Resolutions desktop security (Resolution Antivirus™) automatically detects and eliminates all types of viruses, worms, Trojans Horses, dialers, hoaxes, jokes, and hacking tools within a managed desktop security solution. [PRWEB Jun 2, 2005]

Yahoo's Offers New Anti-Spyware Tool...
That Actually Finds Spyware

Yahoo's Offers New Anti-Spyware Tool...
That Actually Finds Spyware 08/05/2004 03:50 AM
It appears that Yahoo heard the backlash loud and clear a few months back when they released an anti-spyware tool that just so happened to skip over adware from Yahoo partners. The latest version, built on PestPatrol's technology will now default to notifying users of both "spyware" and what they consider to be "adware" and then give the user the choice of what to do. I haven't tested the product yet, but it sounds like they're moving in the right direction. It still makes you wonder what they were thinking in offering a purposely crippled offering. People know what spyware is, and telling them that spyware isn't spyware doesn't change how people feel about it. It also doesn't make them look kindly back at the company that provided them with the bogus anti-spyware tool in the first place.

Microsoft releases anti-spyware tool

Microsoft releases anti-spyware tool 02/01/2005 09:47 PM

Microsoft has released an application to help users resist viruses and spyware.

Spyware Company Sues Utah Over
Anti-Spyware Law

Spyware Company Sues Utah Over
Anti-Spyware Law 04/13/2004 03:42 PM

Yahoo's Famed Anti-Spyware App Allows
Spyware From Partners

Yahoo's Famed Anti-Spyware App Allows
Spyware From Partners 06/02/2004 10:10 AM
We didn't write about Yahoo's new "anti-spyware" toolbar that they announced last week, because it seemed to receive plenty of hype, and there were no real reviews of how it worked. There are so many so-called anti-spyware applications out there that don't actually stop spyware and adware for fear of upsetting marketing companies or out of worries that actually stopping spyware may make some applications stop working (upsetting the user), that we figured Yahoo's anti-spyware app (hype and all) probably wouldn't be much to bother with. It certainly looks like that may be the case. eWeek is now reporting that Yahoo tries to dance the careful dance of not upsetting certain companies who threate n to sue people who call their application spyware. Of course, the situation is even more complex because Claria (who you probably know as Gator - despite their attempt to change their name to shake that spyware label) is also a partner of Yahoo. So, it's really not surprising that the default setting for Yahoo's anti-spyware app won't actually remove services like Gator or WhenU. Instead, Yahoo's spyware remover claims these programs are "adware" and will only remove them if you click and extra check box each time you run the program. In other words, once again, you can't trust a provider of anti-spyware software, because they're playing both sides of the fence: partnering with providers on the one hand, and then offering weak removal products on the other. If Yahoo were serious about removing spyware from the computers of users they would refuse to partner with companies that used surreptitious tactics to be installed on computers. Instead, they want to look good to users in the front, while letting in spyware/adware from partners through the backdoor.

Microsoft Offers Free Anti-Virus,
Anti-Spyware

Microsoft Offers Free Anti-Virus,
Anti-Spyware 01/06/2005 09:49 PM
Information Week Jan 7 2005 1:14AM GMT

WeatherBug Upgrades with Search Tool

WeatherBug Upgrades with Search Tool 06/25/2004 02:36 AM
WeatherBug has begun to roll out WeatherBug 6.0 which includes the new WeatherBug Browser Companion. In addition to displaying the current temperature, the Browser Companion docks on top of Internet Explorer windows and features a search function powered by Ask Jeeves. Initially, only 20,000 select users will be given the opportunity to upgrade before the upgrade process is gradually completed before the end of the summer. WeatherBug 6 zeros in on providing users with highly precise local weather conditions in real-time.

Blinkx upgrades search tool

Blinkx upgrades search tool 04/04/2005 08:31 AM
Blinkx on Monday plans to unveil the newest version of its PC search software, which combines search results from a user's hard drive and from the Internet in a single results list.

Microsoft upgrades tool that verifies
system configurations

Microsoft upgrades tool that verifies
system configurations 01/22/2004 02:13 AM
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2 includes support for a number of new Microsoft products, including Exchange 2003 and the past three versions of BizTalk Server.

Microsoft Upgrades Search Tool To
Compete With Google

Microsoft Upgrades Search Tool To
Compete With Google 02/01/2005 09:14 PM
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Novell tool promises to make hardware
upgrades simpler

Novell tool promises to make hardware
upgrades simpler 07/03/2004 03:39 AM
As I said in the last issue, some of the best topics for this newsletter are suggested by readers. One of my avid readers, someone whose name and exploits have graced this periodical in the past, dropped me a note last week with a thought about the issue of backing up NDS/eDirectory.

Tangosol Upgrades Data Management Tool
for Java Apps

Tangosol Upgrades Data Management Tool
for Java Apps 07/27/2004 01:06 PM
Coherence 2.4 adds support for IBM's WebSphere as well as a new caching model.

Anti-Spyware Blocker 4.81

Anti-Spyware Blocker 4.81 04/18/2005 07:11 PM

An Anti-Spyware Giant?

An Anti-Spyware Giant? 12/17/2004 06:29 PM
Giant Company Software, Microsoft's anti-spyware acquisition target, is no household name. Giant's products include Spam Inspector, Popup Inspector, and Giant AntiSpyware, according to the company's Web site (which seemingly has been colonized by Microsoft already.)

U.S. moves towards anti-spyware law

U.S. moves towards anti-spyware law 06/20/2004 06:58 AM

US moves towards anti-spyware law

US moves towards anti-spyware law 06/20/2004 05:38 PM
Civil remedies

Which anti-spyware cleaner is the best?

Which anti-spyware cleaner is the best? 03/25/2005 01:49 AM
Paul Laudanski (Mar 24 2005)

Spying Anti-Spyware Everywhere

Spying Anti-Spyware Everywhere 02/11/2004 04:14 PM
Remember when people made a big deal out of anti-spam companies that spammed? Well, now, it seems like a large percentage of spam I get is advertising anti-spamware. It looks like spyware/adware products are going down the same path. A number of "anti-spyware" products out there are now being accused of using the same spyware/adware tactics within their software. It's amazing just how many products there are out there with similar names, and it's no surprise that people are getting confused over which ones are safe and which ones aren't. Once again, you have to wonder if this is something that ISPs should be providing instead - though, so far they haven't done a very good job of offering up technology that really helps prevent spyware. However, for the average user, they are increasingly going to expect their service provider to protect them from spyware, adware, spam and all sorts of other malicious attacks out there.

Yahoo to offer spyware tool

Yahoo to offer spyware tool 05/27/2004 03:38 PM
AFP via Yahoo! May 27 2004 8:06PM GMT

Yahoo to offer spyware tool (AFP)

Yahoo to offer spyware tool (AFP) 05/27/2004 12:12 PM
AFP - Internet giant Yahoo said it was offering free anti-spyware software to customers who download its "toolbar" onto their Web browsers.

Ad-aware - Software - Lavasoft

Ad-aware - Software - Lavasoft 12/30/2004 08:41 AM
Ad-Aware SE Personal - Software - Lavasoft .. has just been updated to version 6.0 .. spyware blockers .. AdAware .. version .. spyware .. again

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FTC shutters anti-spyware provider

FTC shutters anti-spyware provider 03/14/2005 06:24 PM
ZDNet Mar 14 2005 10:04PM GMT

US moves towards anti-spyware law | The
Register

US moves towards anti-spyware law | The
Register 06/21/2004 06:14 AM
US moves towards anti-spyware law .. As reported in the Register .. incoming

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There is no anti-spyware silver bullet

There is no anti-spyware silver bullet 06/30/2004 07:34 AM
Plenty of base metal about though, consultants warn

Other News: California Anti-Spyware Law

Other News: California Anti-Spyware Law 01/04/2005 01:38 PM
California passes a law against spyware.

Microsoft Launches Into Anti-Spyware

Microsoft Launches Into Anti-Spyware 01/07/2005 12:15 AM
Digital Connect News Jan 7 2005 3:42AM GMT

No need for anti-spyware laws —
FTC

No need for anti-spyware laws —
FTC 04/21/2004 08:57 AM
User clean thyself

Microsoft to debut first anti-spyware
app

Microsoft to debut first anti-spyware
app 01/05/2005 08:15 AM

Anti-spyware group collapses

Anti-spyware group collapses 04/13/2005 12:11 PM
The Coast is clear

Yahoo! Toolbar Now With Anti-Spyware

Yahoo! Toolbar Now With Anti-Spyware 05/27/2004 10:42 AM
The previously mentioned secret alpha test was for the just announced upgrade to the Yahoo! Toolbar which now contains anti-spyware code. I have to say, this one of those ideas that was immediately obvious upon hearing it. "Of *course* we should use the Toolbar as a way to help poor Windows users get all that crap off their machines." But at the same time it's amazing how many folks never came up with it on their own, me included. Congrats...

McAfee The Latest To Add Anti-Spyware

McAfee The Latest To Add Anti-Spyware 01/25/2004 07:29 PM

Can Utah's new anti-spyware law work?

Can Utah's new anti-spyware law work? 06/03/2004 06:41 PM

MS acquires anti-spyware company

MS acquires anti-spyware company 12/19/2004 03:45 PM
MS gets even more serious about malware, and acquires an anti-spyware company. It may not be a cure for Windows users' woes, but it has to help.

Yahoo embraces anti-spyware

Yahoo embraces anti-spyware 05/28/2004 12:20 PM

Anti-Spyware Bill Is Back

Anti-Spyware Bill Is Back 01/06/2005 02:38 PM
As was widely expected, Mary Bono has reintro duced her anti-spyware bill to Congress, where it's expected to get approval (as it did last year, before being shut down in the Senate). Clearly, some thought has gone into the bill, and it's not as bad as some previously proposed anti-spyware laws. However, you still have to wonder if it will really help. There will be provisions in the bill that are likely to have unintended consequences, causing problems for some software products. Meanwhile, the nastiest spyware products will remain controlled by criminals who don't care about the law because they don't expect to get caught. I don't think it's the worst thing in the world, but any law should have a provision to keep an eye out for negative unintended consequences and have a way to fix those quickly. There should also be a way to monitor whether or not this actually has an impact. Otherwise, it's just going to get voted into law without any balances to make sure it doesn't do any harm, because who wants to vote in favor of spyware?

Yahoo Offers Anti-Spyware App

Yahoo Offers Anti-Spyware App 08/10/2004 10:12 AM
Source: SearchDay - Tired of those unwelcome pests that invade your computer without permission? Banish intrusive spyware and tracking cookies with Yahoo's newly upgraded toolbar....

CA Buys Anti-Spyware Vendor

CA Buys Anti-Spyware Vendor 08/16/2004 04:18 PM
With its acquistion of PestPatrol, one of the original vendors in the space, Computer Associates aims to provide an enterprise-class solution to the threats of spyware.

Anti-spyware 'deceiving consumers'

Anti-spyware 'deceiving consumers' 02/12/2004 08:03 AM
ZDNet UK Feb 12 2004 12:26PM GMT

US considering improved anti-spyware
legislation

US considering improved anti-spyware
legislation 06/18/2004 12:57 PM
The US House of Representatives is slated to consider new laws that would require "spyware" makers to disclose the presence and function of their software more clearly to users.
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Anti-Phishing Toolbar Available. How to
Avoid Bank and Ebay Phishing Scams

Anti-Phishing Toolbar Available. How to
Avoid Bank and Ebay Phishing Scams 12/30/2004 07:54 PM
Tech-Recipes Dec 30 2004 11:09PM GMT

Possible conflicts with anti-virus
software

Possible conflicts with anti-virus
software 03/13/2003 10:15 AM
A number of recent reports on the fink-users mailing list have indicated problems (including kernel panics and infinite hangs during patching) when using Fink to compile packages while anti-virus software is installed. You may need to switch off any anti-virus software before using Fink.

NAI's McAfee the latest to add
anti-spyware

NAI's McAfee the latest to add
anti-spyware 01/23/2004 06:30 PM
Network Associates Inc. (NAI) will become the latest security software maker to address the growing problem of stealth surveillance software known as spyware when it announces a new consumer product for locating and removing the applications on Monday.

McAfee patenta numerosas técnicas
anti-spam

McAfee patenta numerosas técnicas
anti-spam 06/04/2004 04:22 AM

McAfee To Open Indian Anti-Virus Center

McAfee To Open Indian Anti-Virus Center 07/23/2004 09:27 AM

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“Computer security provider McAfee, Inc., said Wednesday it will set up a center in Bangalore, India’s technology hub, to monitor and counter virus attacks on computer networks worldwide.”…

Anti-virus firm McAfee sets up India
centre (AFP)

Anti-virus firm McAfee sets up India
centre (AFP) 07/21/2004 01:04 PM
AFP - McAfee Inc announced it was setting up a research team, its third largest globally, in India's technology hub of Bangalore to fight computer viruses, spam and worms.

Maverix 1.9.1

Maverix 1.9.1 06/27/2004 04:27 PM
An anti-spam/anti-virus SMTP proxy for AOLServer.

ZeroSpyware v1.2.6.4

ZeroSpyware v1.2.6.4 01/09/2004 09:58 PM
ZeroSpyware is the most advanced anti-spyware tool that detects and removes spyware that anti-virus programs can't catch. Its enhanced deep scanning method identifies and efficiently removes spyware without leaving anything behind. ZeroSpyware also blocks spying cookies that track your surfing habits. It acts like a firewall, monitoring all applications that are connected to the Internet in real time. The intuitive interface makes it easy to use. [Shareware $29.95 15 Days 6.1 MB]

Anti-Phishing Tools

Anti-Phishing Tools 08/17/2004 11:26 AM

Other News: Anti-Phishing Group

Other News: Anti-Phishing Group 04/22/2004 09:19 AM
The Anti-Phishing Working Group aims to help combat this rampant scam strategy.

Anti-phishing group gets help from
Microsoft

Anti-phishing group gets help from
Microsoft 07/21/2004 11:28 AM
The software giant offers goods in kind to organization that investigates Internet crime.

Other News: Anti-Phishing Tech

Other News: Anti-Phishing Tech 08/17/2004 11:27 AM
Companies are starting to market anti-phishing software, which looks for suspicious URLs.

NetCraft Launching Anti-Phishing Service

NetCraft Launching Anti-Phishing Service 01/07/2004 06:39 PM
"Phishing" scams, where a scammer sends a fake email pretending to be from a legitimate site and tries to get people go to a real-looking site and give away all their personal details and/or passwords, are becoming increasingly popular. However, as scams grow, so do the scam fighters. NetCraft, known for monitoring what systems are used to host websites, is going to launch a phishing detection service. Since they already keep track of registered domain names, and crawls sites, recording their home page. The service will specifically look for domain names that are similar to the names of companies that sign up for the service - while also comparing actual websites to try to catch phishing sites before they have a chance to scam people. Sounds like a useful service.

Microsoft helps anti-phishing group

Microsoft helps anti-phishing group 07/21/2004 08:10 PM
globetechnology.com Jul 22 2004 0:42AM GMT

Bush to sign anti-phishing bill

Bush to sign anti-phishing bill 07/15/2004 08:29 AM
Mandatory minumum sentences for ID theft

Anti-Phishing Working Group Meeting

Anti-Phishing Working Group Meeting 04/09/2004 05:30 PM

I was out all day yesterday to attend the Anti-Phishing Working Group meeting at Wells Fargo World HQ in San Francisco.  About one hundred people from wide assortment of backgrounds were there, some from law enforcement agencies like the Secret Service and FBI, lawyers, prosecutors, financial services, e-tailers, solutions vendors, and security experts.  APWG did an impressive job of pulling them altogether to focus on the phishing epidemic which continues to grow.

While everyone wanted to pool resources to combat phishing, I sensed a common desire to protect details about ongoing APWG activities from the public for various reasons.  Since I am not sure what APWG's policy is about blogging, I will limit this post to my thoughts and observations.

Toolbars

Warm receptions received by Account Guard feature of eBay Toolbar and Dan Boneh's SpoofGuard means more toolbars in the near future.  I predict we'll see about ten security-related toolbars released before this year is over.  Since highly integrated client-side software like browser toolbars are one of my specialties, all this is good news for me but I couldn't help worrying about the oncoming glut of toolbars, sidebars, and deskbars causing confusion among users.

Microsoft

Microsoft needs to do more to combat phishing.  Actually, they need to do 'less' by disabling or limiting use of hyperlinks and javascript in Outlook and Hotmail.  Since phishing is causing real financial damages to companies and individuals, Microsoft created an arguably very large liability exposure by introducing DHTML e-mail in Outlook.

My opinion is that hyperlinks in e-mail contents should require the user to approve each navigation after viewing a dialog that clearly indicate the link destination.  This constraint can be eased depending on the age of the hyperlinks because destination phishing websites are more likely to be takendown or abandoned over time.  I also think javascript should be disabled completely in e-mail contents to protect against new breed of javascript obfuscated webpages.

Hunters vs. Butchers

Law enforcement agencies are IMHO still in the hunter mode, meaning hackers they find and prosecute are more or less trophies for assuring the public.  Seen as services, they are open to denial of service attacks by organized hackers arming script-kiddies to overload or slowdown cybercops.  They need to think about ways to shift-gear from hunter to butchers mode now, if not just against phishers, then for homeland security.

Takedown.com

Most difficult part of fighting against phishing is taking down phishing websites.  Differences and confusino in law and legal jurisdictions, cross-language communication issues, availability, authority verification problems, and other issues make taking down a fraud site a skill or an art of social networking, ingenuity, and patience which most companies do not have.

Solutions suggested so far like contacts and standards are useless IMHO.  A more effective solution is to encourage entrepreneurs to startup federated or franchised businesses to offer takedown services around globe and around the clock with the local touch.  Having middlemen like them solves most of the issues mentioned above.

Spoofback

Considering the difficulty with takedown, another options is to 'spoof back' by posting phony information to the phishing websites in order to spoil the goods by diluting it with bad info.  Instead of receiving 3,000 good responses, phishers will receive 300,000 responses most of which will be bad.  Another variation is to post user info leading to honeypots in order to phish the phishers.  I am not sure about the legal issues, but hackback risk is no worse than the takedown IMHO.

APWG Future Threat Models SIG

I have volunteered to participate in the Future Threat Models SIG at APWG because I am both highly creative and insanely paranoid which means I can see blindspots where none exists.  :-)  I probably won't be posting about the activities there but I will post my thoughts and publicize imminent threats like the XSS Network threat I posted about before.

Microsoft to fund anti-phishing group

Microsoft to fund anti-phishing group 07/22/2004 06:09 AM
ZDNet UK Jul 22 2004 10:31AM GMT

Netcraft Debuts Anti-Phishing Toolbar
For IE

Netcraft Debuts Anti-Phishing Toolbar
For IE 12/31/2004 06:44 PM
TechWeb Dec 31 2004 10:23PM GMT

Other News: Anti-Phishing Working Group

Other News: Anti-Phishing Working Group 12/31/2004 05:03 AM
The Anti-Phishing Working Group provides lists of recent phishing attacks and advice on how to defend against them.

Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG)

Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) 02/12/2004 08:41 AM
Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG)
http://www.antiphishing.org

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG)is an industry association focused on eliminating the identity theft and fraud that result from the growing problem of phishing and email spoofing. The organization provides a forum to discuss phishing issues, define the scope of the phishing problem in terms of hard and soft costs, and share information and best practices for eliminating the problem. Where appropriate, the APWG will also look to share this information with law enforcement.

Membership is open to qualified financial institutions, online retailers, ISPs, the law enforcement community, and solutions providers. Note that because phishing attacks and email fraud are sensitive subjects for many organizations that do business online, the APWG has a policy of maintaining the confidentiality of member organizations.

It serves as a public and industry resource for information about the problem of phishing and email fraud, including identification and promotion of pragmatic technical solutions that can provide immediate protection and benefits against phishing attacks. The analysis, forensics, and archival of phishing attacks to the Web site are currently powered by Tumbleweed Communications' Message Protection Lab.

Microsoft launches 117 anti-phishing
suits

Microsoft launches 117 anti-phishing
suits 03/31/2005 11:25 PM
CNET Asia Apr 1 2005 3:39AM GMT

Will A Reactive Anti-Phishing System
Work?

Will A Reactive Anti-Phishing System
Work? 09/14/2004 05:25 AM
Realizing that phishing scams are a big deal these days, Symantec is now launching their own anti-phishing system to help combat the problem. Of course, since phishing relies more on social engineering to trick people into revealing their bank account, credit card and/or other private info, it's hard to see how a company could launch an effective anti-phishing service. Symantec's works the same way many early anti-spam systems worked: by creating a bunch of fake accounts, monitoring the results and using them to build a database of phishing sites to block. It certainly could help, but it might depend on how quickly it works. Unlike the situation with spam, where it's not quite as awful if a few messages get through, a phishing site that still gets a bunch of victims is certainly problematic for those people. While it's unclear if there's any better solution, a reactive solution to phishing may just be too little too late.

Symantec Rolls Out Anti-Phishing Service

Symantec Rolls Out Anti-Phishing Service 09/13/2004 02:30 PM
The company unveils a new offering intended to help financial institutions fight phishing attacks and online fraud.

Netcraft crafts anti-phishing service

Netcraft crafts anti-phishing service 01/06/2004 06:53 AM
Early warning

Netcraft Unveils Anti-Phishing Services

Netcraft Unveils Anti-Phishing Services 01/05/2005 04:44 PM
theWHIR Jan 5 2005 8:12PM GMT

Netcraft Releases Anti-Phishing Toolbar

Netcraft Releases Anti-Phishing Toolbar 12/30/2004 11:36 AM

Thunderbird in line for anti-phishing
safeguards

Thunderbird in line for anti-phishing
safeguards 02/01/2005 08:53 PM
A group of developers working on Thunderbird have come up with a new anti-phishing feature. Can improved security safeguards aid in Thunderbird adoption at the expense of other clients?

Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced Just To
Make It Even More Illegal

Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced Just To
Make It Even More Illegal 07/13/2004 03:47 AM
Maybe I missed the note, but I was under the impression that "phishing" (tricking people into filling out their personal info into a site they believe is a financial site like Paypal or their bank, but which is really the scammer's own site) was already pretty damn illegal. After all, it is tricking someone into revealing their bank account info, which will then most likely be used to steal money from them. However, just for good measure, a new anti-phishing bill has been introduced in the Senate, making sure it's even more illegal. The argument for doing this is that it's currently difficult to prosecute those scammers involved with phishing, but it's not entirely clear why. It seems like setting up a website to defraud people out of their bank account or credit card info should be an open and shut case of fraud.

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