Trojan.Dropper.Agent-ME is a spyware Trojan that is usually installed without your knowledge or consent. This Trojan is created to infiltrate your computer and import additional malware and adware onto your machine. Trojan.Dropper.Agent-ME may also display a large number of unwanted pop-ups on your computer screen. You should note that Trojan.Dropper.Agent-ME is an extremely serious threat to your security and privacy and recommended to be removed immediately. Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2006
Spyware Threats
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on October 25, 2006
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Spyware, sometimes referred to as a tracking software, is a program that secretly installs into your computer to collect information like Internet activities, e-mail addresses, passwords and even credit card numbers. Spyware transmits your personal information back to unauthorized third parties which can use it for advertising or other malicious purposes. Spyware usually installs without your knowledge and/or consent and is often bundled with or embedded within freeware/shareware programs. Read more »
eBlaster
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 1, 2006
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eBlaster is a keylogger which is able to monitor your computer activity. Usually eBlaster is installed by employers, parents or other persons who want to track someone. There is a possibility though, that malicious piece of software (or named somehow differently) can enter your computer bundled with other malware, and you will never know that something is wrong or that eBlaster is logging your activity, because it hides itself from the user. Read more »
Zlob
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on July 12, 2006
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Zlob is a backdoor Trojan that allows attackers remote control over your computer. Zlob uses a remote connection which allows the attacker to perform malicious actions such as downloading and installing software without your consent. Zlob may also execute certain commands and manage the entire computer, leaving your computer exposed to further malware infection. Read more »
SpyFalcon
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 10, 2006
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SpyFalcon is a malicious program disguised as a spyware protection program. SpyFalcon may take control of your computer and display a menacing security notification on your desktop suggesting that "the system has been stopped to protect you from Spyware" and directs to where you can purchase their software. SpyFalcon has created several SpyFalcon clones that have different spyware names but share the same behaviors; for example, Spysheriff, BraveSentry, Pest Trap, and SpywareStrike. Read more »
WinSpy
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on June 26, 2006
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WinSpy is a Remote Administration Tool, or RAT, that monitors files, Internet activities, network traffic, and keystrokes. If you detect ansmtp.dll on your computer, you may be infected with WinSpy spyware. WinSpy installs without your knowledge. An attacker who has access to your hard-drive, can install WinSpy in the startup folder and will run the next time you log in to your computer. The attacker will get a Web-based interface that displays reports of all your computer activities. Read more »
