Spyware
Spyware is software that covertly collects user information and then transmits the information to a targeted location over the Internet. Depending on the type of Spyware, it may be used to collect web surfing information that can be used by Internet advertisers or it can be design for more malicious purposes by logging keystroke information and using that information for spying into your personal or professional life. Specific spyware security threats include the theft of personal information, keystroke logging, and installing backdoors for computer hackers.
Spyware maybe transmitted to a computer via freeware, instant messaging, popular download managers and online gaming. The most recent threat for the delivery of spyware to computers is via certain web sites, the downloading of zipped files, pop-up ads containing some active content such as ActiveX and java applets. Spyware can even be hidden in image files.
Spyware detection and removal can be difficult. What most people do not realize is that many companies that create and sale spyware detection and removal software also create and sale spyware programs design for malicious purposes. It is the firm belief of the producer of The Red Balloon that you only purchase spyware detection and removal programs that have been reviewed and rated by one of the more popular computer magazines.
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There are probably hundreds of books on Spy Technology, but few are written by industry professionals who understand the creative but complex nature of eavesdropping. It is certainly understandable why a reputably successful wiretappers who has spent years breaking the laws would not want to write about his techniques. It is also understandable why law enforcement would not write a book explaining how they performed eavesdropping operations.
The Red Balloon is produced by one of the worlds leading experts in eavesdropping and he is the author on the recognized authoritative text book on the subject. The video’s host is also the only industry expert to teach and coordinate electronic eavesdropping and wiretapping programs at a major university and has trained hundreds of corporate security, law enforcement and members of the intelligence community.
The Red Balloon is a two-hour DVD that presents the truly accurate and insightful world of eavesdropping devices and techniques and is a critically acclaimed and award winning video. Security Management, the largest security magazine in the world has given The Red Balloon a 5 Stars Review.
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