Anti-adware/spyware Applications for Windows - Spring 2005

This team will evaluate various Windows-based anti-adware/spyware applications, including the Microsoft product currently in beta. The team will also work on developing best practices for controlling adware and spyware in the University environment.

Project Info

• Team members
• Mailing list (spyware2005 at isc.upenn.edu)
• Meeting Minutes
• February 23rd
• March 2nd
• March 9th
• March 16th
• March 30th
  

Evaluation

• Best Practices
• Tester Matrix
• Test Script
• Test Results-short
• Test Results-long

Spyware in the News

• Spyware Removal Guide-A general guideline on removing spyware
• Spyware Applications- Philadelphia Inquire article
• Federal Trade Commission Bans on Spyware- Article from "Out-Law.com"
• Adware/Spyware Detection and Prevention-Article from Windows Secrets Newletter
• Spamming the Spammers-CNN Money Article
• Microsoft's Antispyware -Application-Redmond Magazine Article
• Spyware Blog -Trend Micro Spyware Blog
• "House Passes Spyware Bills"-CNN Money Article
  

Background Info

• Operating System Guidelines
• Desktop Hardware Guidelines
• Charge to Teams
• Standards & Supported Products Process