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Top 10’s Spyware of 2003
Spyware as the name suggests is software that is embedded on a computer and records passwords, Internet visits, cookies and can sometimes control computers services and remotely execute commands. Spyware is becoming more popular as husbands and wife’s become more concerned with their spouses Internet activity. There are many computer programs offered on the Internet for free that have hidden Trojans with spyware embedded in them. Remember, nothing is really as free as it may seem, there is always a hidden price. Listed below are 10 of the most common Spyware programs:
Top 10’s Spyware
Cookies of 2003
Cookies store information about websites that a
person has visited, sometimes with a username and password. Most
sophisticated computer users have their Internet browser configured not
to allow cookies on their computer, but some software demands it and
they will give up security for convenience. List below are ten Cookie
Spyware programs.
Trojans Eliminated
All Trojans are hidden programs that
are disguised within another program. This is the largest example of
“Freeware” software that has another agenda. It should be stated that
most “Freeware” is perfectly legitimate and is contributed freely by
the author with good intentions. However, there are still other
“Freeware” in the mix that is distributed intentionally and
unintentionally for the sole purpose of gaining access to your computer
system. Sadly, paranoia is the safest bet if you want to keep out
unwanted intruders. Unfortunately, this isn’t always effective when
there are programs that enter on their own. Below are 10 of the most
common Trojan programs of 2003
Worms
Many worms use Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express to propagate. These types of e-mail "Worms" have an attached file that has to be clicked open to be installed. These types of worms typically have a file with a double extension, such as (NAME.BMP.EXE or NAME.TXT.VBS). These extensions are Windows executable files that install a program on your computer. These programs can be Remote control programs, Spyware, Keyloggers or any software used maliciously by a dark hacker. Additional extensions are VBS, SHS, BAT, EXE, CMD and PIF.
Other "Worms" take advantage of buffer overflows and other program vulnerabilities.
Buffer Overflow Explained
Buffer Overflows happen when more data is put into a buffer or
holding area, then the buffer can handle. This is due to a mismatch in
processing rates between the producing and consuming processes. This
can result in system crashes or the creation of a back door leading to
system access.
Below are 20 of the most common "Worms" found in 2003. To show the success of these programs, I gave a list of all the Worms discovered in the month of January 2004.
VirtualBouncer
2.0
W32.Blaster.worm
W32/Lovsan.worm.a
I-Worm.Swen
I-Worm.Mimail.a
I-Worm.Tanatos.b
I-Worm.Sober.c
I-Worm.Klez.h
I-Worm.Lentin.m
I-Worm.Sobig.f
I-Worm.Dumaru.a
I-Worm.Mimail.j
Macro.Word97.Saver
I-Worm.Lentin.j
I-Worm.Lentin.o
Win32.FunLove.4070
Backdoor.Agobot.3
I-Worm.Sobig.a
Worm.Win32.Lovesan
VBS.Redlof