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  • Spyware Killa
    Information on harmful programs is provided with instructions on how to remove them from the computer and a comprehensive list of malicious cookies.
    http://www.geocities.com/spywarekilla/
  • Spyware Removal
    Information and resources regarding spyware and how to remove it. Get up-to-date information and removal instructions regarding the latest spyware and adware threats.
    http://www.re-quest.net/computers/spyware/index.htm
  • Spyware Removal Tutorial
    Several articles about how to find remove and prevent spyware. Includes an optimization tutorial as part of the clean up process.
    http://spyware-removal.digitalcrunch.com
  • Spyware Security
    A blog with news articles pertaining to internet and spyware protection.
    http://www.spywaresecurity.net/
  • Spyware Focus
    Blog containing anti-spyware product testing.
    http://www.spyware-focus.com
  • Spyware Daily
    Spyware news blog with news about the latest threats and news from the industry.
    http://www.spywaredaily.com
  • RunSafe
    Software that allows Windows users to allow only certain selected programs to be run with administrative rights, to prevent the installation of spyware in an administrative account.
    http://www.runsafe.com/
  • SpyList
    List of IP addresses used by malware distributors, and information for network administrators on protecting against these IP addresses on their network.
    http://www.spylist.org
  • Spyware Adware Removal
    A database of spyware-related articles and blog entries.
    http://www.spyware-adware-removal.co.uk/
  • Spyware Alert
    An archive of spyware-related news articles.
    http://www.spywarenews.org/
  • Spyware Warrior
    Weblog waging war against spyware.
    http://netrn.net/spywareblog/
  • SpywareInfo
    Forums offering assistance on spyware removal. Also offer a weekly newsletter, a chat room and an online scan provided by XBlock.
    http://www.spywareinfo.com/
  • Webhelper's CWS Diaries
    An online diary about the dealings of the companies that publish and distribute spyware and other threats.
    http://webhelper4u.net/whmembers/index.htm
  • Wikipedia - Spyware
    A very detailed look at what spyware is, how it attaches itself to computers, and the common methods of prevention.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware
  • AIM: Getting More than You Bargained For
    eSecurityPlanet columnist Ray Everett-Church says AOL's Instant Messenger software gives him more than he bargained for. (September, 2005)
    http://www.esecurityplanet.com/views/article.php/3549656
  • SecurityFocus
    Article about spyware keyloggers, how they work, how to remove them and prevention of keystroke capture. (April 14, 2005)
    http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1829
  • Vitalsecurity.org
    A blog concerning spyware, malware, and mistakes that several of the big computer companies make.
    http://www.vitalsecurity.org/
  • Unwanted Links
    Explains the threat of malicious software, how to detect it, and how to remove it. Also discusses who it affects and how it affects them.
    http://www.unwantedlinks.com/intro.htm
  • Spyware's Most Wanted
    Instructions for beginners on how to install and use the most common paid and free anti-spyware products.
    http://www.removingspywareforfree.com
  • TeMerc Internet Countermeasures
    Information on preventative measures, details of the malware community good guys and bad guys, and of specific spyware threats. Includes help forums.
    http://temerc.com/
  • Trend Labs Anti-Malware Blog
    A blog published by Trend Micro reporting on recent malware outbreaks and discovered software exploits.
    http://blog.trendmicro.com/
  • ProcessLibrary
    Windows processes listed by name; a resource for determining whether a particular process is necessary, superfluous or even harmful.
    http://www.processlibrary.com
  • Process ID
    List of common Windows processes with information on what they are and if they are a threat to a PC. Additionally includes a list of software used to remove spyware and viruses.
    http://www.processid.com/index.html
  • CEXX Org - Counterexploitation
    Detailed descriptions of various spyware, adware, and other parasitic software. Includes instructions for removing many common and not-so-common spyware and adware programs.
    http://www.cexx.org/adware.htm
  • Complete Computer Security
    A multitude of links assembled by David Woodsmall to articles and websites pertaining hacker and threat protection.
    http://home.nc.rr.com/woodsmall/security.htm
  • Computer Security Advisor
    A beginner's guide that explains the basics of the levels of intrustion, and tells what to look for in programs which defend against each.
    http://www.cosead.com/index.php
  • D. Dugan & Company
    A collection of articles about spyware removal and protection tactics, all of which are written by users.
    http://spyware.dugancom.com/
  • Bluemicro Online Security
    An interactive computer security-related site with forums and user-posted news articles.
    http://www.bluemicro.net/
  • Ben Edelman
    Doctoral student involved in spyware related research and investigations into associated unethical practices. Includes research papers, news, biography and presentations given.
    http://www.benedelman.org/
  • Anti-Spyware Coalition
    A group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.
    http://www.antispywarecoalition.org
  • AnySpyware
    An article database that also includes human HijackThis log analysis.
    http://www.anyspyware.com/
  • The Art of Noh
    A weblog on security, spyware, viruses and malware in general by Costin G. Raiu.
    http://www.noh.ro/blog/
  • Database of Spyware Project
    Open database provides information on spyware and other malware, along with manual removal instructions.
    http://www.databaseofspyware.com/
  • Malware Help.org
    News article database featuring articles submitted by users about malicious software threats.
    http://www.malwarehelp.org/
  • McAfee SiteAdvisor Blog
    A blog published by the McAfee SiteAdvisor team pertaining discovered spyware companies and tactics.
    http://blog.siteadvisor.com/
  • Nevyan's Tips and Tricks
    Blog with assorted articles on spyware commingled with other computer-related articles.
    http://nevyan.blogspot.com/
  • Pctorium Computer Management
    A website dedicated to helping users learn about computers and how to fix spyware, adware, viruses, trojans or any other issues you may have.
    http://www.pctorium.com
  • MalekTips
    Software-specific tips provided for several popular antispyware applications.
    http://malektips.com/removing_spyware_and_adware_help_and_tips.html
  • It Pays To Read License Agreements
    Explains that if a person gets spyware and adware on his or her computer, it could be because he or she agreed to it.
    http://www.pcpitstop.com/spycheck/eula.asp
  • Doxdesk
    Information on how to prevent infection, lists of reputable and rogue products, database of known parasites and glossary of terms.
    http://www.doxdesk.com/
  • Free Internet Security.info
    News, articles, guides, and information about how to keep computers secure from spyware and adware.
    http://www.freeinternetsecurity.info/
  • FreeSpywareFixes
    A collection of articles that pertain to Spyware and Adware, all by different authors.
    http://www.freespywarefixes.com
  • AntiSpy Web
    Anti-spyware software downloads, prevention articles, and live threat alerts.
    http://www.antispyweb.com/

 

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