The 6 Most Common Spyware Programs to be Aware Of
August 24, 2008 by Antivirus Ware.com - Download Norton Antivirus software instantly!CoolWebSearch – This is a group of programs that typically attack Internet Explorer vulnerabilities (which, by the way, there are tons). This program usually directs traffic to an advertisement site (or sites), and infects your computer with a rash of pop-up ads.
HuntBar (a.k.a. WinTools or Adware.Websearch) – This program is usually installed by virtue of an ActiveX “drive-by download” at numerous affiliate websites and usually installs their own toolbars to IE, tracks your internet browsing behavior, and displays an unending barrage of pop-up ads.
Internet Optimizer (a.k.a. DyFuCa) – You usually are redirected to IE Error Pages to advertising sites when this program invades your computer. When the user follows the erroneous URL that is on the error page, they wind up at a page full of annoying ads.
Movieland (a.k.a. Moviepass.tv and Popcorn.net) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received tens of thousands of complaints regarding this movie download site. Consumer complaints were generally about how they were literally held hostage by over-sized pop-up windows that were demanding $29.95 payments because they had signed up for a false 3-day trial membership but didn’t cancel in time to avoid these charges.
Zango (formerly 180 Solutions) – Sends your personal information to advertisers regarding sites you’ve visited. It also alters HTTP requests for affiliate ads and websites.
Zlob Trojan (or just Zlob) – This program downloads itself into your computer and sends your private information back to Control Server. The information can be sites you visited, your search history, and even detailed key strokes.
