Forum Topic: Spyware and Adware

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ComicShop

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Posted at: 8/15/04 11:08 PM

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For a couple of months now, I have been enjoying NewGrounds immensely. Although the tons of ads were a bit annoying, it didn't bother me, because I had a pop up blocker. Besides, it was a small cost to see the great flash here.

Well, today I'm leaving Newgrounds. I cannot continue to fight an uphill battle against the tide of Spyware and Adware that floods through this site, implanting malicious programs onto my computer which cause it to fuck up, and sends all my little personal information to every vender out there. I have an email account on my own server that I use only to send between myself and other people on my server. It is unpublished anywhere. Yet, since I joined Newgrounds, I have gotten nothing but SPAM on that account. You know why? Because the spyware programs Newgrounds has on their site dig this information out of my computer.

I once read a message from Wade where he said he has no control over what the advertisers send through, as they sometimes lease space to other third party companies. Well, if my users were having their computers harmed by this type of stuff, I'd tell the company to make sure not to host that type of advertisement, or find another company to advertise with.

It's just messed up that I have to leave this great site because I don't want to have to run three separate Spyware programs every day just to use the friggin internet.

Goodbye


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Flak

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Posted at: 8/15/04 11:20 PM

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ICY-HURR

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Posted at: 8/15/04 11:31 PM

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At 8/15/04 11:08 PM, ComicShop wrote:
It's just messed up that I have to leave this great site because I don't want to have to run three separate Spyware programs every day just to use the friggin internet.

I dont understand, i dont have a problem, at least not right now, or before.

Goodbye

alright man, take it easy, hope you have fun out side the NG world.
i didnt know you well so i aint going to say im gonna miss ya but we lose a family memeber of NG everyday and we gain more that same day.

Check me out!
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TheCorpse

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Posted at: 8/15/04 11:47 PM

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boohoo, candyass.......

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HappyBull

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Posted at: 8/15/04 11:48 PM

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I don't use my e-mail account, so I don't care. As long as, my computer is safe from crashing, I'll go to this site. Even if it takes 20 different Anti-Adware/Spyware programs. This site's awsome!
It would be pretty hard to leave. To think I used to think that such a site didn't exist.

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bluegreen7hi

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Posted at: 8/16/04 12:24 AM

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At 8/15/04 11:20 PM, LoveFist wrote: enjoy your perma-ban.

so...true


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ChronoBasher

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Posted at: 8/16/04 12:29 AM

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get fire fox, and never see a pop up again.

I haven't had any spyware either.


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Gooie

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Posted at: 8/16/04 12:30 AM

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At 8/15/04 11:20 PM, LoveFist wrote: enjoy your perma-ban.

Like he gives a shit


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HappyBull

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Posted at: 8/17/04 09:10 PM

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Well, it's pretty messed up that, the best websites, always have junk on them. That is because, most sites survive on advertisements as a money source, without money, the website can't be up and running. I'd suggest, getting the most effective and lastest in Spyware, Adware, Virus, Spam, and Popup blockers, and regulary check for updates, and it's really important to regulary scan for infections. It may seem like a pain, but it's a necessity. What used to be an annoyance, is an absolute must, to block out. Otherwise, if you ignore it, your computer will slow down and possibly crash. You don't have to leave NG. The ads and junk from ads on NG is a huge cost to pay, to visit here. Like I've said, if you have the right blockers, and the most, effective PC protection availible. Then, you'll probably have no problems. Just as long as you scan, and delete, and regulary update, and are ever alert to problems or threats to your computer. Having multiple PC Protection Software, is also effective in killing all of the junk you get. Just be very, very careful, when using the internet, never give out info about yourself such as, your credit card number. If your applying for a job online, always, always, call the company or look it up, to verify it, if you don't, it might be a false page that a spammer made, to get your information. That all the advice I have, good luck.

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fli

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Posted at: 8/17/04 10:05 PM

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I used to have your problem.

That's until I've used all these spyware/adware removers. I still have a few, but it's under control.

Also, you may have a trojan or a virus-- get Norton, or something to clean out your system. Some viruses will download more adware...

Get some these free programs. I use all of them, removed all of my spyware problems:

Ad-aware
Bazooka
HijackThis
Spybot - Search & Destroy
SpywareBlaster (I didn't have to enter my email-- I believe you don't have to either)

And to block the annoying NG ads, I use:
xcleaner_free Google Toolbar
Popup Manager

I've recently downloaded the Yahoo! Toolbar Companion, and although Google Toolbar blocks everything, it has a VERY useful Anti-Spy feature which makes surfing the net with zero pop ups. Once in a long while I get it, but it is SO much better then before. Although none of the things have fixed my VX/2 exploit problem, it has cleared much stuff out of the way... anyways, here's the last link:

Yahoo! Toolbar Companion


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The-Bi99man

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Posted at: 8/17/04 10:10 PM

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1: This site doesn't give you spyware or adware.
2: There is no cost to view the great flash here.
3: Read the rules. Starting a topic like this will result in termination of your account.


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Legendarycake

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Posted at: 2/9/06 10:02 PM

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At 8/17/04 10:10 PM, The_Bi99man wrote: 1: This site doesn't give you spyware or adware.
2: There is no cost to view the great flash here.
3: Read the rules. Starting a topic like this will result in termination of your account.

and yet his account is still here.


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Posted at: 2/9/06 10:19 PM

1)TOOLS
2)INTERNET OPTIONS
3)CLEAR HISTORY
4)DELETE FILES
5)DELETE COOKIES

Then go outside, go to circuit city, and buy Webroot Spysweeper.


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1Dizmal1

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Posted at: 4/18/06 02:51 PM

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Lawl, Internets


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Luxury-Yacht

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Posted at: 4/18/06 02:55 PM

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SniperWolf1564

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Posted at: 5/7/06 07:38 PM

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Download Windows Defender Beta 2 (if you have genuine Windows XP,) or Firefox, but the spyware problem needs to stop...

Want to play something or just chat? Click here. For all the daily shit that happens in my life, click here.
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wormyguy

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Posted at: 7/3/06 05:59 PM

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I use the Mozilla Firefox web browser, Adblock Plus, and Filterset.G updater. I have not seen a single ad on the internet, popup or otherwise for five months. And its all free. I have no problems with Newgrounds.

As you are reading this, you are unaware that World War III has just broken out, and humanity will be extinct in a matter of hours. Have a nice day.
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