freeGuard 100 CLI User Manual
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Grayware programs are unsolicited commercial software programs that get installed on computers,
often without the user’s consent or knowledge. Grayware programs are generally considered an
annoyance, but these programs can cause system performance problems or be used for malicious
means.
The freeGuard 100 scans for known grayware executable programs in each category you enable. The
category list and contents are added or updated whenever your freeGuard 100 receives a virus update
package. New categories may be added at any time and are loaded with virus updates. By default, all
new categories are disabled.
Adware
Adware is usually embedded in freeware programs and causes ads to pop up
whenever the program is opened or used.
Dial
Dialers allow others to use the PC modem to call premium numbers or make long
distance calls.
Game
Games are usually joke or nuisance games that you may want to block from network
users.
Joke
Joke programs can include custom cursors and programs that appear to affect the
system.
P2P
P2P, while a legitimate protocol, is synonymous with file sharing programs that are
used to swap music, movies, and other files, often illegally.
Spy
Spyware, like adware, is often included with freeware. Spyware is a tracking and
analysisprogram that can report your activities, such as web browsing habits, to the
advertiser’s web site where it may be recorded and analyzed.
Keylog
Keylogger programs can record every keystroke made on a keyboard including
passwords, chat, and instant messages.
Hijacker
Browser hijacking occurs when a ‘spyware’ type program changes web browser
settings, including favorites or bookmarks, start pages, and menu options.
Plugin
Browser plugins can often be harmless Internet browsing tools that are installed and
operate directly from the browser window. Some toolbars and plugins can attempt to
control or record and send browsing preferences.
NMT
Network management tools can be installed and used maliciously to change settings
and disrupt network security.
RAT
Remote administration tools allow outside users to remotely change and monitor a
computeron a network.
Misc
The miscellaneous grayware category.
BHO
BHOs (Browser Helper Objects) are DLL files that are often installed as part of a
software package so the software can control the behavior of Internet Explorer 4.x and
higher. Not all BHOs are malicious, but the potential exists to track surfing habits and
gather other information.
Toolbar
While some toolbars are harmless, spyware developers can use these toolbars to
monitor web habits and send information back to the developer.
Download Download components are usually run at Windows startup and are designed to install
or download other software, especially advertising and dial software.
Grayware scanning is enabled in a protection profile when Virus Scan is enabled.
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