Re: Anyone using anti-spyware net filters?

[Sandra Barclay <ansed () UAA ALASKA EDU>]

 We use spybot too, but I also added another software program called spyware
blaster. It can be found at:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html


Spyware, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers are some of the
fastest-growing threats on the Internet today.
By simply browsing to a web page, you could find your computer to be the
brand-new host of one of these unwanted fiends!

The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And
SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.

        Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spy ware, adware, browser
hijackers, dialers, and other potentially       unwanted pests.

        Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and
Mozilla/Firefox.

        Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet
Explorer.

SpywareBlaster can help keep your system spy ware-free and secure, without
interfering with the "good side" of the web.

And unlike other programs, SpywareBlaster does not have to remain running in
the background.


Sandra Barclay
IS Network Tech
Center for Human Development
P: 907-264-6243   F: 907-264-6203
sandi () alaska edu

-----Original Message-----
From: The EDUCAUSE Security Discussion Group Listserv
[mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Tom Gerstner
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 12:28 PM
To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Anyone using anti-spyware net filters?

Not a border-based solution but we use Spybot, http://www.safer-
networking.org/en/index.html. Loaded locally on desktops, prevents most
spyware by using a host file that can be updated, also prompts when the
system is about to be modified. Plus the price is right. (Free)


Tom Gerstner
Rutgers University
Unit Computing Specialist
Office 1-732-932-2554
Cell-1-848-565-1163

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Dobbins [mailto:dobbins () ND EDU]
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 12:15 PM
To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
Subject: [SECURITY] Anyone using anti-spyware net filters?

Is anyone using, or reviewing (or have opinions, concerns about) products
similar to Intrusion, Inc's SpySnare(tm) as a border-based spyware reducer?

It claims to be able to filter spyware from web traffic, including
recognizing HTML code for known misdirecting popup messages, etc.

Some questions which immediately come to mind:  How transparent can it
really be to 'legitimate' traffic; effecting campus acceptance of border web
filtering (even if beneficial); how to provide convenient bypass mechanisms
for academics whose work may call for unfiltered web.

http://www.intrusion.com/products/download/SpySnare_Brochure.pdf

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   Gary Dobbins, CISSP -- Director, Information Security
   University of Notre Dame, Office of Information Technologies

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