Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The Windows Firewall enabled by default, and the Internet Explorer popup blocker. The pop up blocker in particular was a big help with the proliferation of adware and spyware plugging into advertising networks. For one final slice of additional context, 2005 was also a key year for security happenings.

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Internet Internet Adware Spyware 72

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. Additional features of botnets include spam, ad and click fraud, and spyware. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets. RAM scraper.

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). Don’t worry though.

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Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113