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Editorial

Spyware is still an important issue we all have to deal with. When you become complacent spyware becomes active.

I am still reviewing several spyware management packages. Spyware Doctor by PC Tools, has proved to be a very good product with only one hitch I can find so far, and that is your need for a FAST computer to utilise 'OnGuard Protection'. OnGuard protects your computer while you are working, monitoring and watching for any suspicious activity etc., a great function to have but it does have a significant impact on your CPU usage. So if your computer is around 3.2Gig with at least 1 Gig of RAM then go for it.

Bruce Beresford, Manager & Editor

In this Issue:

• Featured Site
• Virus Watch
• Democrats tackle spyware
• Spammers Get An Unwelcome Inbox Message
• Nearly all malware is spyware: Panda
• Quotes of the day

Featured Site  

Welcome to Michelle Crofts. Based in Sydney, Michelle Crofts specialises in eyecatching makeup for the fashion industry. Whether it be advertorial/editorial shoots, catwalk, portfolio work, Michelle can create a look that is dynamic and distinctive.

Michelle Crofts is a creative professional and well-respected makeup artist in the industry. Her success has resulted from hard work and a passion for her art.

Michelle studied at the Napoleon Makeup Academy, Paddington and keeps up with the ever-changing beauty industry by attending regular Makeup Masterclasses.

She is a true artist with her colour palette. Her creative and innovative ideas make each and every look that she creates as stunning and unique as the next. Michelle teams her professional and friendly approach to make-up with an extensive make-up kit, using only quality professional products from MAC and Napoleon.

Michelle has consulted to various Australian magazines including The Australian Women's Weekly, Woman's Day and Good Medicine as well as a variety of Australian clients.

Whether it's a soft and natural look or dramatic beauty, Michelle will cater to your needs with a memorable and eye-catching look.

Visit the Michelle Crofts website...

Virus Watch  

Latest Threats - from Symantec

19-05-05 W32.Spybot.PEN

19-05-05 W32.Stubbot.A@mm

Democrats tackle spyware  

The Australian Democrats have introduced legislation to parliament that would see anyone convicted of installing spyware or cookies without permission on users' computer face imprisonment of up to two years.

The Democrats' information technology spokesperson, Brian Greig, said today the Spyware Bill 2005 was not designed to ban spyware or other unauthorised installations but to require companies to obtain permission from the owner of the computer before proceeding. >>> more

Spammers Get An Unwelcome Inbox Message  

Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly files an emergency order to shut down one of the world's largest spam rings.

The emergency court order obtained by Mr. Reilly aimed to shut down dozens of web sites operated by spammers in the Boston area. Messages sent by the gang included enticements to purchase counterfeit drugs, pirated software, and various adult material. >>> more

Nearly all malware is spyware: Panda  

Around 90 percent of malware found on both home and corporate PCs is spyware, according to Internet security firm Panda Software.

Panda said it arrived at the figure after analysing data gathered from an online scanning utility. Chief technology officer Patrick Hinojosa said similar studies had found that around 90 percent of computers are infested with spyware.

"Spyware is installed by many different methods and the infection is not usually visible to the user. These factors increase the infection rate for this type of malware," said Hinojosa.

Panda's findings do not surprise James Turner, security analyst at Frost & Sullivan, who said one of the difficulties when calculating spyware infestation was defining what was spyware and what was not.

>>> more

Quotes of the Day  

A liberal is a man too broadminded to take his own side in a quarrel. Robert Frost (1874 - 1963)

Some things have to be believed to be seen. Ralph Hodgson, on ESP

The important thing is not to stop questioning. Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

The people I distrust most are those who want to improve our lives but have only one course of action. Frank Herbert (1920 - 1986)

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