Combating Spyware in the Enterprise

Contents

Chapter 1 An Overview of Spyware 1

Introduction 2

Spyware: Defined 2

How Spyware Works 2

Why Spyware Is Not a "Virus" 5

Commonly Seen Spyw^are 5

Identity Theft 6

Malware: Defined 7

How Malware Works 7

Commonly Seen Malware 8

Adware: Defined 9

How Adware Works 9

Commonly Seen Adware 10

Parasiteware: Defined 11

How Parasiteware Works 11

Commonly Seen Parasiteware 12

Phishing: Defined 12

How Phishing Works 12

Commonly Seen Phishing Attacks 14

PayPal 14

eBay 15

Citibank 16

Washington Mutual 17

IRS Tax Refimd 18

Botnets: Defined 18

How Botnets Work 19

Commonly Seen Botnets 19

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Summary 21

Solutions Fast Track 21

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