"Consumers can avoid spyware by taking the time to closely read software
privacy policies and descriptions before they download the programs. Several Web
sites, including SpywareGuide.com and Spywareinfo.com, contain detailed listings
of programs widely considered to be spyware"
That's right! Playboy Magazine,
december 2003 USA Issue,
mentions SpywareGuide.com on Page 57, in article which explains how we can help
in stopping "messenger spam".
(Magazine content not available online for legal reasons)
"When you get the urge to download and install that great new piece of
software, take a moment to find out if it is a known spyware program. This will
save you the headache of trying to get rid of it later. You can lookup the programs
at spywareguide. They have a database with what seems to be a very current list
of spyware programs and explanations of what they do to your system as well as
how to get rid of them.
If you will take the time to lookup potential programs first you can keep
your system from having the slowdown that it might have had. It is a lot easier
to keep your system clean than it is to clean up afterwards. There are too many
good things available on the Internet to waste your time on programs that will
mess your system up. Don't install a program without checking it out first".
Features a long interview with the spywareguide founders, about the dangers
of spyware and adware, and how you can protect yourself against it.
Eagel
News IT-news from around the world, with a personal touch. "Spyware guide
was created to provide an all inclusive resource to spyware applications, what
they do and how they're used. These resources include: which software applications
can detect and defeat spyware, an extensive database of all known spyware applications
and contact information. Take the time to take advantage of these and many more
features of Spyware Guide"
Spyware / Security sites
Spywarefri.dk: Spywarefri og X-Block har indget partnerskab omkring en helt ny, effektiv
og lynhurtig onlinescanner udviklet af X-Block, men hvor der ogs er taget hensyn
til ider fra Spywarefri's team. Fjerner adware, malware, spyware, keyloggers
og en del trojaner.
SpywareInfo:
A leading resource on the latest in news in the spyware battle. SpywareInfo is
dedicated to giving users the tools and knowledge they need to protect their privacy
from the onslaught of spyware, adware, and corporate and government surveillance.
Uses the SpywareGuide search engine.
"Spystomper has found a wonderful resource
that's front page worthy. Check out the SpywareGuide. This is an easy to search
database of all known spy ware and ad ware complete with link to companies, information
about spy and ad ware."
Spychecker is well-respected
spyware portal. They now use the SpywareGuide search engine as the main search
engine on their home page.
TomCat
Spyware List had a large reference database of "spyware offenders".
Now points to SpywareGuide.
Cexx.org
CounterExploitation
site lists SpywareGuide as resource.
Regular Mainstream Sites
MSNBC:Patriotism?
No, just more pop-ups"Anthony Porter, co-founder of SpywareGuide.com,
a site devoted to informing consumers about surreptitious software, said he started
receiving complaints about eUniverse's KeenValue software two weeks ago."KeenValue
just came on our radar," he said. "We [received] a couple of complaints from people
wanting to know how to get rid of it ... in the past two weeks." Porter agreed
with Smith's assertion that KeenValue wasn't spyware - he called it simply "invasive
adware."
[...]
Jan Hertsens, Porter's partner in SpywareGuide, said adware firms are using more
and more aggressive tactics as they struggle to survive in a difficult advertising
market. "As a result we see ... dirty tricks only (used) by virus writers until
recently," Hertsens said.Read the Full Article Here
TechTv I prefer SpywareGuide.com. It'll tell you if a program contains spyware,
and it gives you a full description of what the program and spyware do.Full
article
SpywareGuide was featured in one of our favorite tech newsletters-
LockerGnome:
"{Guide to stopping spies} Spyware Guide provides information about spyware
and adware. The site does clearly state that it does neither agrees nor disagree
with the makers of spyware or adware software, and it is NOT a sounding board
for debate. It's there as a resource to serve the Internet community. Recently,
two spyware programs attacked me; one was from a program that I was testing for
you Gnomies (which I immediately removed it from the review list), and another
came out of nowhere. I looked them up and this source listed one of them, explaining
what it is and how to squash it. I dropped a line to the folks behind the site
telling them about the second piece of spyware that I encountered, and maybe it'll
be posted soon. Especially nice is the Blocklist File download and the list of
companies who create spyware and malware. Take a bite out of spyware!"
Refdesk.com represents a valuable source, indexing quality Internet sites and
assisting visitors in navigating these sites.
Simply The Best - More Info
chooses SpywareGuide's extensive database to lookup and reference information
on spyware, malware and adware applications.
ExpertsXexchange:
References SpywareGuide's database as user choice to do research before downloading
and installing an application.
PC Sympathy:
The Spyware Guide was created to provide an all inclusive and updated resource
on spy ware applications, what they do and how they're used. These resources include:
which software applications can detect and defeat spyware, an extensive database
of all known spy software and adware applications and contact information as well
as other privacy related products.
PCServe
Technology Consultants
Management Advisor, by Randy Moody: "www.spywareguide.com - Great web site:
simple and well organized, full of non-technical information. Maintains the Internet's
most up-to-date list of spyware."
Frans Online
Security related portal (Dutch) uses spywareguide database search and scanner.
"OC Wizard is an independent technology, hardware & software
review site, dedicated to providing readers with the latest news,
information, weblinks and downloads from all over the world..."
Cyber Answers
hosts an arsenal of online tools and information from trained
Volunteers that assist, "free" of charge, in the removal of Virus's,
Trojans, Worms and Spyware. Spyware911 has linked the SpywareGuide
ActiveX scanner on the spyware scanning section of their site.
Education/Legal/Public Service
Marquette
University: References spywareguide.com as as a preferred link for information
regarding spyware and malware on university systems.
NELIGH
PUBLIC LIBRARY SERIOUS SITE OF THE MONTH: All play and no work and Jack's
out of a job. Likewise people who don't pay attention to the security of their
computer systems.--Spyware-Guide www.spywareguide.com Learn how to detect and
eliminate spy programs on your computer(s).
New York State Bar Association
Cyber-Privacy: Protecting Your Computer and Your Practice
INTERNET
LEGAL RESEARCH WEEKLY April 13, 2003 by Tom Mighell "Who's spying on you?
PC Magazine's cover story this month is Spyware: It's Lurking on Your Machine.
You'll find lots of helpful information here on learning about spyware and how
to remove it from your PC. For even more information, check out the Spyware Guide
-- it's a resource describing which software applications can detect and defeat
spyware, an extensive database of all known spy ware applications, and contact
information."
Recommended Resources: SpywareGuide - Online Guide Provides
Information About Spyware, Adware & Anti-Spy Software.
K95.5
Internet Minute! Apr 17th Spyware-Guide: Your Online Guide to Spy and Anti-Spy Software. This site provides
an all inclusive resource to spy ware applications, what they do and how they're
used. These resources include: which software applications can detect and defeat
spyware, an extensive database of all known spy ware applications and contact
information...
