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What is Spyware?
If you cruise the internet and download programs and files without knowing
about spyware you are quite likely to have an infected computer. There may be
no sign of the infection or there may be many annoying signs: pop-up ads,
browser hijackings, slow loading of pages; you may even find mysterious
charges on your phone bill or credit cards. Some people think that cookies are
spyware and should always be avoided. Most cookies
are harmless and make using the internet easier - for
logins on sites where you have an account for example, or the cookie that keeps
track of what you add to a shopping cart when shopping online. The cookie that
opens your email account when you type in your password is one you probably
don't mind having. Cookies are usually small harmless text files that make the
internet easier to use - but not always.
There are other types of files that can get onto your system and
they are not so harmless. They keep track of where you go and what sites you
visit, what ads you click on and report back on your activity without your
knowledge. Other malicious files come in hidden with downloads of online
music, amusements and games. Some are downloaded disguised as "Toolbars" or
"Helpers", even little Smilies for your email. Some of these files can even
track every letter and number you type and send it secretly back to another
computer. Sometimes these malware browser bars and hidden program
files cause annoying pop-up ads and even take you to visit sites that you do
not want to visit. The internet is a wonderful place full of fun and
interesting people and places but there are
some who use the internet for malicious purposes and we need to be ready when
we run into them.
Just learning about spyware puts you one step ahead but since it doesn't come
with warning signs, just knowing about it won't protect you. First you should
find out what kind of spyware is already on your system.
Nearly everyone has some form of spyware even page counters are a minor form of
spyware. Other, more harmful files can be hidden on your sytem without
your knowledge and you can find out what they are and how to get rid of them at
no cost to you. Two files were quarantined from my system on Nov.10 (2007) and
I am *Very* careful about my online activity! Spyware can happen to anyone.
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PC Tools celebrates 100 million downloads of Spyware Doctor
San Francisco, June 12, 2007 - Leading Internet security software vendor PC
Tools has just achieved a product milestone on the third anniversary of the
Spyware Doctor launch - generating 100 million website downloads of its
multi-award winning anti-spyware tool, Spyware Doctor, since the product was
launched in June 2004.
"This is a key moment in PC Tools' history as we embark on a new development
phase - assembling powerful technology to combat zero-hour threats and creating
new approaches to combat malware," said Simon Clausen, CEO of PC Tools. "Our
success in part comes from our consumer-based approach, which is to provide
users with powerful, easy-to-use tools to combat emerging threats."
"The fact that 100 million users have chosen to download PC Tools' Spyware
Doctor is a testament to PC Tools' innovative and easy to use software design,"
said Clausen. "The new Spyware Doctor reflects the best-of- breed-approach that
PC Tools has taken in producing all of its products and consumers have been
very receptive to this," Clausen added.
PC Tools, which recently announced the acquisition of Cyberhawk™ from
Colorado-based Novatix Corporation and the establishment of a new advanced
research office in Boulder, is strategically positioning itself as a leader in
the Internet security space.
"Consumers will soon be able to witness the advantages of the new capabilities
PC Tools have acquired such as Cyberhawk™, which is a best-of-breed
behavioural
detection technology. This will allow PC Tools to continue to detect more
malware than our competitors," said Clausen.
Clausen explained that PC Tools' success is based on the quality of employees
it continues to attract and the high standards PC Tools continues to maintain.
"We believe in building a strong company by hiring exceptional people and
supporting their efforts. The last three years have certainly been exciting and
rewarding. We expect the next three to be even more so."
ABOUT PC TOOLS™
PC Tools is a global software leader with a cache of security and utility
products, including the multi award-winning Spyware Doctor™. PC Tools is
an
industry leader in real-time anti-spyware and has a number of key patents
pending.
The PC Tools Malware Research Center monitors trends and emerging spyware
issues and provides security solutions for the consumer and enterprise
marketplace. The company is headquartered in Sydney, with offices in San
Francisco, London, Shannon (Ireland), Melbourne, Kiev and now Boulder,
Colorado. PC Tools has a global network of distributors, resellers, and
retailers.
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PC Tools vindicated in Zango lawsuit
San Francisco, 28th August 2007: Controversial adware publisher Zango today
conceded defeat by voluntarily withdrawing its proceedings against anti-spyware
maker PC Tools. This news follows the courts denial of Zango’s application for
a Temporary Restraining Order in June 2007.
While Zango’s legal proceedings have sought to remove the detection of their
products by PC Tools’ anti-spyware application, Spyware Doctor, the Court found
in June of this year that it was “unlikely that the Plaintiff will be able to
prove that the Defendant’s software was unfair or deceptive...”.
“It appears that Zango has realised they were not going to prevail in this
matter and the case has been withdrawn on this basis” said Simon Clausen, Chief
Executive Officer, PC Tools. “We believe the case should not have been brought
in the first place. The outcome sends a strong message that PC Tools will not
be changing their classification of programs as a result of the threat of legal
proceedings.”
“It is our responsibility to provide consumers with an effective anti-malware
product. PC Tools will continue to be vigilant in classifying potential threats
and expend whatever resources are necessary to protect its brand and
reputation,” said Clausen.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007
PC Tools wins big with PC World
PC Tools has just won another two awards from PC World. PC Tools' Spyware
Doctor 5.0 program for spyware detection and removal finished far ahead of its
competitors in formal tests independently conducted by research company
AV-Test.org. For further details please visit the following links: -
- PC World 'Best Buy' - 
- PC World: '95 Superior' -
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