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1. PEEYUSH SHARMA
3rd NOVEMBER,2011

3.  Spyware programs have a tendency to hide as
cookie or temporary internet files
 Broad Definition
-Software that is installed on my PC without
my full understanding and permission
 Narrow Definition
-Software that specifically tracks my personal
information without my full understanding
and permission

4. SPYWARE ENTRY
 Advertising companies uses
spyware to “mine data” to
further help them advertise
better.
 Uses your Internet
connection and reports
statistical data about you and
your surfing habits a 3rd
party
 Violating your privacy.
 And is a completely LEGAL
program!

6.  Spyware  Virus
 Program  File
 Commercial  Academic
 Revenue  Fame
 Dynamic but
 Replication
stationary
 Destructive
 Consume Resources
 Sometimes Wanted  Never Desired VS

7.  1 in 5 got attacked electronically
-Down from 35% in 2005
 Virus and Worm infection most common attack
 More public sector attack reports than private sector
 Of those reporting trojan/rootkitattack 60% were
public sector and 40% were private sector

8.  61%of all PCs scanned had Spyware (down from 80%
in 2004 study)
 96%of PC users are aware of Spyware
 The average PC has 93 Spyware componentson it.
 54%of infected users were unaware of the Spyware
found on their machines (down from 89% in 2004
study)
 95%of infected users did not give permission for the
software identified to be installed on their machines
 20%of calls to Dell’s helpdesk are Spyware related
(source: Dell)
 Microsoft estimates that 50%of all PC crashes are a
result of Spyware (Source:InformationWeek April 26,
2004)

9.  Adware is created by real businesses
-They have business plans, sophisticated
development groups, and venture capital
-They generate revenue
 Spyware is created by real businesses (and
sometimes.. organized crime)
-They have business plans, and sophisticated
development groups
-They generate revenue
 Competition! They all want your desktop.

10.  Personal Identifiable Information collection
-Identity theft = revenue
 Personal Information collection
-Surfing habits = revenue
 Click-through revenue
 Software Sales revenue
 SPAM propagation
-Sales Revenue
The bottom line is the bottom line $$$.

11.  Adware
 BHO
 Keylogger
 Hijacker
-Browser
-Homepage
-Errors
-Typo-Squatting
 Rogue Anti-Spyware
 Dialer
 Tracking Cookie
 Ransomware

12.  Social Engineering
-Free giveaways of bundled apps
-Deceptive installations
 Drive-by-Download
-WMF exploit
-CreateTextRangeexploit
-Hostile ActiveX or Javascript
 Trojan Install
 Search Engine Results/ Sponsored Ads

13.  Continuous popups
 Persistent change in your homepage.
 Slower computer processing, takes the computer
longer to process or startup.

14.  Internet browser does
not start up.
 Parts of your computer
you cannot access
without freezing.
 Major core data is lost
or changed.

15.  Polymorphism
 No-uninstall
 Active Defense with Reinstallation
 Rootkit
 Brand Obscurity
 Security Product Disabling

16.  Cool WebSearch
 Spy Sherriff via WMF Exploit
 Create TextRange Exploit Code
 Crypt. Aand Ransom.A
 Social Engineering
 TypoSquatting

17.  Preventing spyware from getting onto
your computer is your first step!
 Do not download unnecessary software from the
internet, especially free ones because they most likely have
spyware inside them.
 If a download screen appears, asking you to confirm your
download, click no if you not trying to install anything.
 Avoid clicking advertised popups especially ones that
mention “free” stuff if possible.

18.  Technical Recommendations
 Some adware/spyware files like to hide in the temporary internet folders.
 Disable saving of temporary files by going to Program Files, Control
Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Internet Options, Temporary Internet
Files Settings, Check Never under “Check for Newer Version of Stored Pages”.
 Constantly delete old temporary files and cookies by going to Program
Files, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Internet Options, Delete
Cookies and Delete Temporary Files.
 Remember though, adware and spyware can be tricky, no matter how cautious
you are, there are bound to be adware or spyware programs that install into your
computer.
 Always constantly scan your computer for adware and spyware and keep your
Adware/Spyware killer programs fully updated at all times.

19.  Recommended Spyware/ Adware Killers without any restraints
 The “Tri-Killer” combination:
 Ad-aware 6.0 Professional Edition: Primary scanner
 Spy-sweeper paid version: Primary scanner and use their immune guards.
 Spybot Free Edition: Scan for any spyware Spy-Sweeper may have missed.
 Recommended Spyware/ Adware Killers with a price restraints
 Ad-aware 6.0 Free Edition: Primary Scanner
 Spy-Sweeper paid version: Primary Scanner
 Spybot Free Edition: Scan for any spyware Spy-Sweeper may have missed
 Recommended Spyware/ Adware Killers with a time restraints
(not recommended)
 Ad-aware 6.0 Free Edition: Primary Scanner: Fast Scan Mode
 Spybot Free Edition:
 Suggestion: Spyware/ Adware killers are suppose to take time to scan, if you have time
restraints, turn on the scanners, leave them running and go do something.