Malicious Software

Article about spyware keyloggers, how they work, how to remove them and prevention of keystroke capture.

Doctoral student involved in spyware related research and investigations into associated unethical practices. Includes research papers, news, biography and presentations given.

A very detailed look at what spyware is, how it attaches itself to computers, and the common methods of prevention.

Featuring a list of malware-related sites plus a discussion forum on new threats.

Advice for novice users on which free anti-spyware software applications to install on their systems.

A skeptical look at anti-virus protection.

Protection software/hardware that prevents worms and viruses from infecting corporate gateways.

Investigators have evidence that 10 people were connected to the Love Bug computer virus as a key suspect is released. [BBC News]

A Filipino computer student says he may have accidentally released the Love Bug virus that crippled computer e-mail systems worldwide. [BBC News]

Police in the Philippines say they have identified and placed under surveillance the originator of the computer virus which paralysed computer systems around the world last week. [BBC News]

A young female computer student is said to be behind the Love Bug virus, but police fear she may have destroyed key evidence. [BBC News]

Makers of anti-virus software talk about the Love Bug computer virus, both why it happened and how to keep it from happening again. [BBC News]

Philippines police move in against the suspected creator of the Love Bug computer virus. [BBC News]

Businesses are counting the cost of the 'Love Bug' virus which caused many to shut down their communication systems. [BBC News]

The papers debate whether the Love Bug computer virus is cyber-terrorism or just a sign that office workers yearn for love. [BBC News]

Information about NetBus and the Macintosh. Download client to control the server.

Computer help forum featuring a category for malware help.

Discussions related to various PC security and malware threats.

Anti-malware software that uses real-time protection against browser hijacks, adware, keyloggers, and trojans.

Anti-spyware detection and removal software by eclor.

Internet Explorer toolbar that includes an anti-spyware feature, among others.

Hijack This-style freeware program featuring process killing, startup modification, and hash analysis, among other features.

Online service that scans uploaded files for malware with multiple antivirus software products.

Comparative detection capability tests of various popular antivirus products.