Adware or advertising-supported software is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertising material to a computer after the software is installed on it or while the application is being used.
Some adware is also shareware, and so the word may be used as term of distinction to differentiate between types of shareware software. What differentiates adware from other shareware is that it is primarily advertising-supported. Users may also be given the option to pay for a "registered" or "licensed" copy to do away with the advertisements.
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Spyware Warrior - Blog of spyware news developments, testing results for anti-spyware products, details of rogue products and forums providing advice and support for people with spyware infections.
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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.
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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.
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AnySpyware - An article database that also includes human HijackThis log analysis.
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Ben Edelman - Doctoral student involved in spyware related research and investigations into associated unethical practices. Includes research papers, news, biography and presentations given.
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Bluemicro Computer Security - An interactive computer security-related site with forums and user-posted news articles.
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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.
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Meta Description: [ A multitude of links to articles and websites about protecting your computer and data from hackers and other threats - David Woodsmall. ]
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.
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CWS Hijackers List - Analysis and master list of domains associated with CoolWebSearch.
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Doxdesk - Information on how to prevent infection, lists of reputable and rogue products, database of known parasites and glossary of terms.
Free Internet Security.info - News, articles, guides, and information about how to keep computers secure from spyware and adware.
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FreeSpywareFixes - A collection of articles that pertain to Spyware and Adware, all by different authors.
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Malware Help.org - News article database featuring articles submitted by users about malicious software threats.
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Nevyan's Tips and Tricks - Blog with assorted articles on spyware commingled with other computer-related articles.
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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.
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.
ProcessLibrary - Windows processes listed by name; a resource for determining whether a particular process is necessary, superfluous or even harmful.
Security Pit - 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.
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SecurityFocus - Article about spyware keyloggers, how they work, how to remove them and prevention of keystroke capture.
Meta Description: [ The purpose of this article is to discuss keyloggers found in spyware applications, including their detection, features, and removal. ]
SpyList - List of IP addresses used by malware distributors, and information for network administrators on protecting against these IP addresses on their network.
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Spyware Adware Removal - A database of spyware-related articles and blog entries.
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Spyware Alert - An archive of spyware-related news articles.
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Spyware Focus - Blog containing anti-spyware product testing.
Spyware Listings - A helpful list of spyware threats with advice on what to do with each one if you are infected.
Spyware Nation - Spyware adware news, information and discussion forum. Links to spyware removal software with user ratings from poll on home page.
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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.
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Spyware Warrior - Weblog waging war against spyware.
Spyware's Most Wanted - Instructions for beginners on how to install and use the most common paid and free anti-spyware products.
SpywareInfo - Forums offering assistance on spyware removal. Also offer a weekly newsletter, a chat room and an online scan provided by XBlock.
Meta Description: [ Information about spyware and how to guard your privacy. ]
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.
The Art of Noh - A weblog on security, spyware, viruses and malware in general by Costin G. Raiu.
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.
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Uretopia Limited - Remove Spyware - Free advice on how to remove spyware, and how to prevent getting it in the first place.
Vitalsecurity.org - A blog concerning spyware, malware, and mistakes that several of the big computer companies make.
Wikipedia - Spyware - A very detailed look at what spyware is, how it attaches itself to computers, and the common methods of prevention.
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