Re: preventing spyware

["Brian K. Wheeler" <BWheeler () UWYO EDU>]

Steve,

        I don't know if you saw this post of Sandra Barclay's on Monday
(see below), but I use Spywareblaster as well. It helps prevent many
types of spyware from being installed.


Brian K. Wheeler
Network Security Analyst
University of Wyoming



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: Steve Brukbacher [mailto:sab2 () UWM EDU] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 9:19 AM
To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
Subject: [SECURITY] preventing spyware

Good Morning,
We are working on how to better protect our campus community from
spyware.  Is this a major concern on other campuses as well?  I see from
reviewing  higher education web pages regarding spyware that most
suggest some sort of Spyware removal tool.  (Our tool of choice is
Spybot).

Is anyone looking at how to prevent Spyware from being installed in the
first place?   Is this being discussed on your campuses?  Are their
concerns about spyware-type tactics being used in more damaging types of
intrusions or attacks?

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Steve Brukbacher
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Information Security Coordinator
UWM Computer Security Web Site www.security.uwm.edu
Phone: 414.229.2224 Fax: 414.229.4087
Bolton 214, 3210 N.Maryland Av Milwaukee, WI 53211

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