[Professor Frink]

I'd like to compile a list of ALL the programs out there that are known to contain spyware or some similar garbage. This is mainly for my office (so I can have a "banned" list), but I'm sure others would benefit as well. Here's what I know of so far:

• Weatherbug
  
• My Web Search
  
• Hotbar
  
• Webshots

I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

[Tokugawapants]

WhenUSearch
SaveNow
NETSTATT.exe

[Professor Frink]

Tokugawapants, on Jun 24 2004, 12:18 PM, said:

WhenUSearch
SaveNow
NETSTATT.exe

I don't know about the others, but isn't "savenow" an actual spyware program, the kind that is secretly bundled with something else? I'm actually looking for the programs that people install normally, but have spyware bundled with them.

[XtremeMaC]

instead install spyware tools to each computer and by choosing immunize button just let it do it for u

[Tokugawapants]

Professor Frink, on Jun 24 2004, 10:28 AM, said:

Tokugawapants, on Jun 24 2004, 12:18 PM, said:

WhenUSearch
SaveNow
NETSTATT.exe

I don't know about the others, but isn't "savenow" an actual spyware program, the kind that is secretly bundled with something else? I'm actually looking for the programs that people install normally, but have spyware bundled with them.

Oh sorry, my mistake. Also, you should take XtremeMac's advice.

[GByte]

I think we can all say Kazaa is a bad program. AOL Instant Messenger (new version) has WildTangent in it. This is a game program, so it should also be listed as people will download it seperately. There are also a number of programs claiming to remove spyware, too many to list. I would do a list of legitimate programs, and that all other should be asked about. At work, only Spybot and AdAware are trusted for the removal of spyware.

To make a full list so far, I would say:
Kazaa
AOL Instant Messenger
WildTangent
Weatherbug
Hotbar (In reality, any browser enhancements) I suppose Google is OK...

Webshots is not spyware from what I have heard. Yes, it does contact the company, only to update the shots...I like to call it lameware. Being on a network, this will cause lag, as there are multiple systems trying to update.

P2P or file sharing programs shouldn't be allowed. (Kazaa, Limewire, Morpheous, EDonkey, Napster, etc)

Hope this helps.

[Drewdatrip]

Heres a good resource to determine if somthing running on your computer is spyware, adware etc.
And even wasy to fix them

Pestpatrol

|Drew|

[thenewbrgnewman]

Gator
BonziBuddy
GoHip

lol

[Tadly]

If your office is anything like mine, you need Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Microsoft Office. EVERY other program belongs on the banned list.

[Dominix]

For a large listing of malware infested software go to http://www.spywareguide.com/. Look for the "List of Spyware" link in the grey navigation box on the left side of the screen. They also have a search box to look up individual programs.

[GByte]

Excellent point, Tadly.

[Coolsights2000]

spywareblaster

install it no programming running

adds blockers in the register

it is free just keep it updated