Spyware

[De-Generate]

i got a message on my computer saying that spyware has taken over my computer but i don't seem to have any problems but only says this on internet explorer. i open my internet via bt. what is spyware and how do i get rid of it?

[KingJJP]

i think i had that all it is , is a pop up thing its a auto thing its shit its stops pop ups

[De-Generate]

i think its a negative thing and not a positive thing. it lists things it does such as make explorer freeze and thigns like that. there was also a threat of money in accounts and stuff like that. im on the internet in bt anytime at the moment so i'm not effected, but i would aprreciate some useful help.

[Martine]

I've had problems with spyware...I think everyone has. Download a program called Ad-Aware, it'll get rid of it.
http://lavasoft.element5.com/default.shtml.en

[De-Generate]

thank you so much martine, it is well apreciated! :D

[rjz]

Try this: http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10194058...tml?tag=lst-0-1 (http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10194058.html?tag=lst-0-1)

and this: http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10214379...tml?tag=lst-0-6 (http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10214379.html?tag=lst-0-6)

Don't forget to get the latest updates. Let me know if you need help.

[De-Generate]

i'm downloading ad-aware 6 standard edition full install from lavasoft, is there anything else i need to download after this?

[Nightwind Hawk]

Ad-aware isn't what I would recommend. It looks nice, but it really doesn't do much.

I suggest you using Spybot... it's simple, and catches alot.
Go Here: http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=mirrors
Remember to Update when running it

Pest Patrol is my favorite because it finds every f*cking thing, but then again, it deletes programs such as Kazaa and stuff (after all, Kazaa is hugeeeeeeeee spyware and adware).

So, if you got all this from a popup window on a website, interesting, cause it's called ads. Anyways, it's always good to have it :)

[quit that]

Hijack This!, anyone?

[rjz]

Yes that's a good one. Wha are you running for virus protection and firewall Sk8er Boi?

[AvrilandEvan22]

I get a lot of pop ups saying that you have spyware if your computer is doing these things, and it lists a bunch of things, and my computer has been affected by all of them.

[dead]

http://security.kolla.de
http://www.lavasoftusa.com
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt (only use if you know what youre doing!)
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php
http://www.mozilla.org

if you use a better browser (ANYTING BUT INTERNET EXPLORER) you will see a dramatic cut in the amount of spyware you get!

i personally use firefox: http://mozilla.org/products/firefox/
its super fast, customizable and blocks pop ups for FREE

[Nightwind Hawk]

I use internet explorer and nothing else... except for the google toolbar :)

and if you get another browser, it won't affect how much spyware you have. The only thing it may do is block things such as Popups and Download Promts.

[dead]

ie has so many security holes it isnt funny. update the patches all you want, there are new holes being produced everyday ;)

i run spybot & ad scanners weekly. the most i ever have is a tracking cookie ;)

[Nightwind Hawk]

That's because you're smart :) IE has nothing to do with spyware or adware.

As long as you don't install crap or accept GAIN/GATOR and stuff, you will be ok. Trust me, anybody can get spyware through Mozilla or Firebird or Opera.


(GAIN/GATOR: http://pcpitstop.com/images/gator/gator-driveby.gif )

[dead]

i never see those things.
ie in itself doenst have anything to do with spyware, but if you surf strange sites regurally its a severe security risk.

i also forgot to mention the HOSTS file!
read up on this, another reason i never have any probs ;) http://accs-net.com/hosts/

SOME sites you may need to edit, for instance, if your site uses a particular tracker to record your hits, you may have to edit a few entries out. everything is answered on that site though

[Nightwind Hawk]

I never have any problems either.... I use Pest patrol, Adaware, and Spybot...

I like PP the best :)

[dead]

i've never heard of pest patrol. im always scared to try stuff that isn't widely known among the nerd communities i frequent.. a lot of "spyware killers" have been known to actually give you spyware

[Nightwind Hawk]

Lol... yeah. Well Pest Patrol finds SO many more things and they have a whole database on their site about every known pest and how to manually remove it :)

It's a great program... No spyware lol.