Latest Alexa Chrome extension appears to be spyware

Rightardia uses a chrome extension to check out blogs rating. The newest version of Alexa had to be re-enabled because it can now access data on all websites, monitor tabs and browsing activity and capture your list of apps, extensions and themes.

Rightardia's recomendation. don't use the  Alexa toolbar or extension.

It has morphed into a browser helper object that is essentially spyware. 


Rightardia's numbers are certified by Alexa, but under the circumstances, we have cancelled the Certified Pro Alexa service. 

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Cryptome: New spyware and rootkits for cell phones

Most of this software was probably originally developed for government, but is now available to the public and works on GSM phones. One blogger recommended GlobalGSMControl


Global GSM Control has the power to do a lot of impressive things with the multitude
of features it offers.

Depending on your needs, Global GSM Control offers versions with the
bare minimum of features espionage until the most complete version offering an arsenal of
powerful tools. For you to assess your needs and make your choice!

In general, the features offered by the versions are:


(For more details on the contents of each version of Global GSM Control, visit the official
website ):
* Interception of calls in progress
* Listen environmental
* Spy SMS and Email
* The GPS Location
* Location Triangulation (without GPS you can know the position of the target phone
with an accuracy of 5 to 10m)
* Read the Call Logs
Relay * Email (sending reports to your email address)
* Notification of change of SIM card (In case of change of the target phone SIM card,
software GGC send you the new number via SMS so you can continue your spying)
* Control and configuration remotely with SMS commands (all software functions GGC
are activated / deactivated remotely via SMS commands coded invisible, the
frequency of sending the captured data and also configurable via SMS)
* Export reports
* Uninstall remotely via an SMS command
* Change unlimited phone target
* Quick and easy installation (5 to 10 minutes)
* Free updates
* 100% undetectable
* Copy cats BlackBerry Messenger

* Interception and copy cats WhatsApp Messenger (New! for iPhones and Android
phones)
* Support in French competent and highly reactive
* Secured Personal Web Account

Most of this software requires an Internet connection to your cell phone. If you have the internet on your cell phone, password protect the phone to keep a snooping spouse at bay.

Check out the file at Cryptome. It is a real eye opener!



http://cryptome.org/isp-spy/espion-gsm-en.pdf

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Cellphone Spyware Lets You Eavesdrop On Calls

First Posted: 11-19-09 04:15 PM   |   Updated: 11-19-09 04:23 PM 

Spyware for cellphones has given Big Brother a whole new set of capabilities. With the new spyware software now available, you can be alerted every time someone receives a call, listen in on other people's conversations and track their every move -- without them knowing or you violating the law. See more in the video that follows: 

source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/19/cellphone-spyware-lets-yo_n_364348.html (Clip Syndicate)



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Microsoft Security Essentials beta released today

Editor's Note: Microsoft released a free anti-virus beta product today. It detects viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms and other malware. Early reviews are mixed. Most of the information in the article comes directly from the Microsoft web site announcing the new product. See the hyperlink at the end of the article.

With Microsoft Security Essentials Beta, you get high-quality protection against viruses and spyware, including Trojans, worms and other malicious software. And best of all, there are no costs or annoying subscriptions to keep track of.

Security Essentials is easy to install and easy to use. Updates and upgrades are automatic, so there's no need to worry about having the latest protection. It's easy to tell if you're protected – when the Security Essentials icon is green, your status is good. It's as simple as that.

When you're busy using your PC, you don't want to be bothered by needless alerts. Security Essentials runs quietly in the background, only alerting you if there's something you need to do. And it doesn't use a lot of system resources, so it won't get in the way of your work or fun.

This beta is available only to customers in the United States, Israel (English only), People's Republic of China (Simplified Chinese only) and Brazil (Brazilian Portuguese only).Please visit the more information page to learn more about system requirements, our End User License Agreement and other important information.

"Early reviews of the beta are showing that it under-performs when compared to existing freeware products, and well below paid solutions," indicated security firm Symantec.

Minimum system requirements for Microsoft Security Essentials Beta

Operating System: Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3); Windows Vista; Windows 7 (Beta or Release Candidate)

For Windows XP, a Personal Computer with a:

o CPU with clock speed of 500 MHz or higher

o Memory: 256 MB RAM or higher

For Windows Vista and Windows 7, a Personal Computer with a:

o CPU with clock speed of 1.0 GHz or higher

o Memory: 1 GB RAM or higher

Other Requirements

* VGA (Display): 800 x 600 or higher

* Storage: 140 MB of available hard-disk space

* An Internet connection is required for installation and to download the latest virus and spyware definitions for Microsoft Microsoft Security Essentials.

* Internet Browser: either Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later

sources: 

 

www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/resources.aspx

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8116387.stm

 
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