| | | | | | | | | Dear Phillip, If you thought viruses were your biggest headache, then think again. Spyware is taking the lead in malicious and destructive attacks. Check out our spotlight product this month, Spyware Doctor 5.5! Its offer to you is pure and simple – constant and real-time protection against internet threats. Also, with a further two recent awards under its belt, who are we to disagree with the experts? Our malware protection does not stop there! See our features section for PC Tools' response to the "next generation" of malicious internet threats, and how you can safeguard yourself from ALL types of malware attacks. Don't forget to take a look at our 'tips' for this month, as you, your family or friends could be the next target! Go to PC Tools today! | | | | | | | Dangerous Threats PC Tools runs a highly-specialized research lab, known as the Malware Research Center to continually research and identify new spyware and malware infections for inclusion into our comprehensive anti-spyware database. Your Spyware Doctor or Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus active subscriptions ensure that you can use Smart Update to regularly update your software with the latest threat definitions from PC Tools. Below are some of the latest threats identified:
| | Date | Name | Threat Level | Description | | Apr. 8, 2008 | Trojan-PWS.OnLineGames.PIK |  | Trojan-PSW.OnLineGames.PIK is a malicious application that attempts to steal passwords, login details, and other confidential information. | | Apr. 8, 2008 | Worm.Oderoor | | Worm.Oderoor is a threat that has the capability to change parts of its body to avoid easy detection from security applications. | | Apr. 7, 2008 | Backdoor.Turkojan |
| Backdoor.Turkojan provides a remote attacker unauthorized access to an infected machine. It can steal passwords, log keystrokes, create screenshots, and control the infected system. | | Apr. 3, 2008 | Email-Worm.Locksky |
| Email-Worm.Locksky is a mass-mailing worm that propagates via email. It sends out copies of itself to email addresses gathered from the compromised computer. | | To ensure you have the latest threat definitions, check that you are using the built-in Smart Update feature and that you have the latest version of Spyware Doctor or Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus. | | | | Spotlights on PC Tools Products Spyware Doctor 5.5 – One of the most internationally awarded anti-spyware products today! Every click you take, every move you make, who'll be watching you? If malicious software threats are a constant worry for you, then it's time to get on with your computing life and install Spyware Doctor 5.5 today. Relax with the knowledge that our multi award winning Spyware Doctor will be behind you with every mouse click you make.
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| | For more special offers subscribe to PC Tools' "Exclusive Offer" newsletter and receive a FREE 12 month Privacy Guardian subscription! You will have the opportunity to receive a small number of discounted offers from our partners. Find out more and sign-up here! | Features PC Tools' Response To Malware Threats Today! Spyware threats are the next generation of malicious internet threats. Spyware are very different to viruses, as they use more complex, sneakier and nastier methods than viruses to infect a computer. Read more Who is playing who? Whilst you are on fire playing the latest online game, is someone making you their latest pastime? Increasing popularity of online games equates to increased threats from key loggers, viruses and hackers. Who really is winning the online game? Read more | | | Tips for the month • Beware of entering personal information requested from a pop-up screen. Some phishing attacks direct you to a reputable company web site where unauthorized pop-up screens created by a scammer ask you to supply personal information. Legitimate companies and organizations do not ask for personal information via pop-up screens. Make sure you are protected from phishing attacks by installing Spyware Doctor 5.5. • Firewalls are a necessity for all computers and stop any unwanted visitors from accessing your computer. All Firewalls come with an alert system that let you know when someone unauthorized is trying to access your computer. Consider trying PC Tools Firewall Plus™ 3.0 for Windows® - Download it free today. | | | | | | You have received this message because you opted to subscribe to the PC Tools newsletter.
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