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adwareA type of computer virus the produces pop-up advertisements and adds browser bookmarks/favorites that the user did not submit to. adware that also tracks user site visits and collects personal data is called spyware. more back doorA flaw or bug in a program or system that allows undetected and unwanted access. blockerA program that blocks unwanted content or spam. Blue Frog(Defunct)
The Blue Frog software tool, produced by Blue Security Inc., operated as part of a community-based anti-spam system which tried to persuade spammers to remove community members' addresses from their mailing-lists by automating the complaint process for each user as they receive spam. Blue Security maintained these addresses in encrypted form in a Do Not Intrude Registry, and spammers could use free tools to clean their lists.(source) Bluebottle
Spam Free Email(source) browser hijackSoftware that changes your browser property settings, launches pop-ups, adds unwanted bookmarks/favorites, redirects links and modifies home page. See spyware and adware. more. CastleCops
A globally oriented security and privacy site based in New Jersey. Paul Laudanski (AKA Zhen-Xjell) started the site Feb 22, 2002 with focus in online security and privacy information in a community environment. Since then, the site also focuses on Spyware/Malware. Discussion topics cover security software, support/troubleshooting services, identity protection, browser hijacking cleanup[4], tutorials, news, downloads, roughly 200 forums, and software reviews.
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Stop spam 100% for all your email accounts.(source) content hijackUnauthorized use of webcontent. more. filtersoftware or settings that search for certain content in email, software or webpages. Firefox
The award-winning, free Web browser is better than ever. Browse the Web with confidence - Firefox protects you from viruses, spyware and pop-ups. Enjoy improvements to performance, ease of use and privacy. It's easy to import your favorites and settings and get started. Download Firefox now and get the most out of the Web.(source) firewallSoftware and/or hardware that sits between an internal network and the Internet. A firewall is designed to prevent intrusion, viruses, etc. more. fraudDeliberate attempts to disguise purpose or identity in order to obtain money, goods, services, access, or information. hackAccess or use of a program or system that was not intended or authorized by the owners or creators. more. hackerPerson who exploits weakness in software or systems. more. hackingThe practice of exploiting weakness in software or systems. more. hijackTaking unauthorized control or making unauthorized use of resources belonging to someone else. more. hoaxA fake story, myth or legend used to deceive people. more. identity theftThe practice of using someone's personal information(name, identification, phone number, etc) for the purpose of committing crimes or damaging the victim's reputation. more. intrusionsUnauthorized access to a network. more. junk mailUnwanted email. Not all junk mail is spam or phishing, but all phishing and spam is junk mail. more. MailWasher
Introducing MailWasher, a leader in anti spam software, the easiest way to check and manage your e-mails before you download them.(source) Okopipi
The Okopipi Project is chartered to create an anti-spam opt-out tool which will operate in a completely P2P and open-sourced manner. We are looking for interested individuals to get involved in the project in whatever capacity possible.(source) port scanningThe practice of testing network or computer ports to see if they are open and unprotected. more. phishingDeceptive attempts through email and/or websites to gain access or personal information. more. pharmingSoftware that redirects Internet browsers to a predetermined location rather than the one expected by the user. Similar to browser hijacking. more. registry hackA program that alters the windows registry. more. securityThe practice or policy of protecting assets from theft, damage, or unauthorized use. more. spamUnwanted email solicitations with forged address and identities that often contain viruses. more. spammingA deceptive practice of using forged email to solicit sales and information. more. spywareA virus that records and transmits your computer and on-line activity. more. Spamhaus
Spamhaus tracks the Internet's Spammers, Spam Gangs and Spam Services, provides dependable realtime anti-spam protection for Internet networks, and works with Law Enforcement to identify and pursue spammers worldwide.(source) SpamCop
SpamCop determines the origin of unwanted email and reports it to the relevant Internet service providers. By reporting spam, you have a positive impact on the problem. Reporting unsolicited email also helps feed spam filtering systems, including, but not limited to, SpamCop's own service. (source) Thunderbird
Thunderbird delivers. Enjoy safe, fast, and easy email, with intelligent spam filters, quick message search, and customizable views. Brought to you by Mozilla, Thunderbird makes email better. (source) wormA self-replicating program that uses network connections and email to send copies of itself and hence create more copies at the new location. more. war dialerA program that dials numbers randomly or in sequence to find dial-up connections. more. virusA program that damages computers or allows unauthorized access. more. zombieA hijacked computer that is used to send spam or a gateway for hackers. more. |