spyware leaks onto your computer? check and see...

**egghead** · March 15th, 2004, 04:30 AM

Spyware is driving me nuts

went to a website that made 20 popups on my computer and was surprised to see a spyware install right in front of my eyes on my computer that actually showed a progress meter notifying me how long it took to install

the reallity the download was to show you (i think.?..) how easy spyware can invade your computer.

after scanning and removing the many ad server software, keyloggers, data minors etc.. from my computer i proceeded to windows update to update my computer

after I got all the critical updates for my operating system I went back to find popup hell and still got the spyware installed again.

my version of windowsxp is useless and will not protect me from abuse spies and advertisers.

i next installed a firewall and i no longer feel safe

do you think your computer is safe?

download this and see.
Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13.01

Some people believe that inorder to install programs on your computer you need to press the ok or cancel button when prompted at any internet website

the truth is that you do not need to press or see anything on your computer for a website or ad banner to inject a setup installation in your temp folder and silently install anthing they want without your permission or interaction..

do you feel safe?
answer the poll whith your thoughts and outcome after scanning your computer and report your results about any program you found that can remove it

cheers
egghead

**rik** · March 15th, 2004, 05:04 AM

I try to take preventative measures as well as running Ad-Aware and Spybot...I've been using Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard on 5 systems for over a year now and they seem to keep me safe. But like any good anti virus, You have to keep them updated.

**Conan** · March 15th, 2004, 05:04 AM

Stop visiting those Porn Sites egghead!

**petard** · March 15th, 2004, 05:12 AM

I use MS-DOS 3.2, what are pop-ups?
:-)

**egghead** · March 15th, 2004, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conan

Stop visiting those Porn Sites egghead!

the bad part of this new advertising age is the fact that these programs are getting installed from more and more legit websites with no warning to surfers

bazooka spy scanner will scan for all known spyware and adware and will alert you to what is on your computer.

ad-aware and spybot do not notify you of some spyware and i think because they cannot remove tem yet

bazooka only reports what you have but does not have an engine to remve what it finds

it will tell you the steps to remove the spyware but it is not easy.

Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner detects a multitude of spyware, adware, trojan, keylogger, foistware and trackware components; sources of irritation that antivirus software does not deal with. The scanning process will only take about two seconds and tell you how to uninstall the invasive threat using simple step-by-step instructions or put you in contact with the vendor for the most up-to-date and safe uninstall instructions.

Download it here

start the program and check for updates and scan your computer.

pron?

is that what they poke me with?

hehe

cheers

**FastGame** · March 15th, 2004, 13:10 PM

I don't understand ? Bazooka says it can detect 460+ items, SpySweeper for example says 21,459 with the latest update.

Where's a link to the spyware installing popup hell your talking about ?

[edit] Bazooka says I'm clean, guess SpyBot & SpySweeper are doing a nice job.

**Big Booger** · March 15th, 2004, 13:51 PM

I fixed the GUID that media player tries to track you with. Thanks Egghead.

**phishhead** · March 15th, 2004, 14:29 PM

well with the wife and kids on my pc I get tons but I have spysweeper scheduled to run in the wee morning hrs. but gotta say that spysweeper while using windows washer takes care of all the junk.

View Poll Results: Is your compter secure from spyware?
my computer is secured so don't ask	9	69.23%
I'm shocked to find that I have been invaded.	2	15.38%
spybot and ad-aware missed some	2	15.38%
More ads the better, bring it on!!!	1	7.69%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

March 15th, 2004, 04:30 AM	#1
egghead Precision Processor Super Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: In Your Monitor Posts: 3,861	spyware leaks onto your computer? check and see... Spyware is driving me nuts went to a website that made 20 popups on my computer and was surprised to see a spyware install right in front of my eyes on my computer that actually showed a progress meter notifying me how long it took to install the reallity the download was to show you (i think.?..) how easy spyware can invade your computer. after scanning and removing the many ad server software, keyloggers, data minors etc.. from my computer i proceeded to windows update to update my computer after I got all the critical updates for my operating system I went back to find popup hell and still got the spyware installed again. my version of windowsxp is useless and will not protect me from abuse spies and advertisers. i next installed a firewall and i no longer feel safe do you think your computer is safe? download this and see. Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13.01 Some people believe that inorder to install programs on your computer you need to press the ok or cancel button when prompted at any internet website the truth is that you do not need to press or see anything on your computer for a website or ad banner to inject a setup installation in your temp folder and silently install anthing they want without your permission or interaction.. do you feel safe? answer the poll whith your thoughts and outcome after scanning your computer and report your results about any program you found that can remove it cheers egghead __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ Last edited by egghead; March 15th, 2004 at 04:38 AM.

March 15th, 2004, 05:04 AM	#2
rik Old, Cranky and Perverted Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Watching Your every move... Posts: 5,299	I try to take preventative measures as well as running Ad-Aware and Spybot...I've been using Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard on 5 systems for over a year now and they seem to keep me safe. But like any good anti virus, You have to keep them updated. __________________ Spyware Removal Tips \| Read the Forum Rules

March 15th, 2004, 05:04 AM	#3
Conan Techzonez Governor Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,591	Stop visiting those Porn Sites egghead! __________________ Please Read The Forum Rules

March 15th, 2004, 13:10 PM	#6
FastGame Hardware guy Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blasters worm farm Posts: 3,674	I don't understand ? Bazooka says it can detect 460+ items, SpySweeper for example says 21,459 with the latest update. Where's a link to the spyware installing popup hell your talking about ? [edit] Bazooka says I'm clean, guess SpyBot & SpySweeper are doing a nice job. Last edited by FastGame; March 15th, 2004 at 13:22 PM.

March 15th, 2004, 05:12 AM	#4
petard Nobody knows I'm a dog. TZ Veteran Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Newspapastan Posts: 1,269	I use MS-DOS 3.2, what are pop-ups? :-)

March 15th, 2004, 13:51 PM	#7
Big Booger Happy New Year! Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: JAPAN Posts: 11,909	I fixed the GUID that media player tries to track you with. Thanks Egghead. __________________ Map yourself with TZ Frappr \| Booger's Blog

March 15th, 2004, 14:29 PM	#8
phishhead Friendly Neighborhood Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 3,882	well with the wife and kids on my pc I get tons but I have spysweeper scheduled to run in the wee morning hrs. but gotta say that spysweeper while using windows washer takes care of all the junk. __________________

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