This is a snippet from a PC newsletter, concerning a virus/worm problem that can affect PC computers:
* "... known Spyware/Adware parasites, Malware, Browser hijackers, *Scumware, [and] Foistware." As the name implies, it's main focus is in *detecting and removing components of advertising-based software that may *covertly "phone home" or otherwise compromise your security. It goes on to discuss available software to sniff out and remove these parasites. I don't recall ever seeing this discussed on this list. Does that mean that Mac's aren't vulnerable to this problem? Or are they? If so, is there Mac-specific software that can help? Zippy -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:imac-list-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:imac-list-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
