Vista - Windows Defender vs. AdAware 2007

10-15-2007

Windows Defender says there is no unwanted or harmful software is detected
on my system, but AdAware 2007 found 234 infections of privacy issues
(tracking cookies)! Does Defender just ignore tracking cookies?

10-15-2007

Paul Smith wrote:

Quote:

>
> Cookies are not a threat to your computer. Personally I think the only
> reason a lot of anti-malware applications flag them is to make you feel
> that you need to keep using their software and/or handing over the money.
>

Microsoft uses tracking cookies extensively. Defender doesn't see them
as a privacy issue.
--
Dave T.

If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

10-16-2007

Jupiter Jones [MVP] wrote:

Quote:

> Cookies are not an issue.
> Many malware companies detect them as a way to boost the perception of
> their effectiveness.

I agree as it applies to many of the Lesser applications

Quote:

> There is only one reason I feel Windows Defender needs to detect cookies.
> That is because many see cookies caught by many malware detectors and
> mistakenly believe programs that do not detect cookies lack.
> The program detecting cookies gives no real protection, but it can help
> the less informed feel better.

I do not agree in this respect; SpySweeper detects tracking cookies, but
it is by far one of the best malware detectors available, IMHO.

--
Dave T.

If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

10-15-2007	#1 (permalink)
Ryka n/a posts	Windows Defender vs. AdAware 2007 Windows Defender says there is no unwanted or harmful software is detected on my system, but AdAware 2007 found 234 infections of privacy issues (tracking cookies)! Does Defender just ignore tracking cookies?
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10-15-2007	#2 (permalink)
Dave T. n/a posts	Re: Windows Defender vs. AdAware 2007 Paul Smith wrote: Quote: > > Cookies are not a threat to your computer. Personally I think the only > reason a lot of anti-malware applications flag them is to make you feel > that you need to keep using their software and/or handing over the money. > Microsoft uses tracking cookies extensively. Defender doesn't see them as a privacy issue. -- Dave T. If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
My System Specs

10-16-2007	#3 (permalink)
Dave T. n/a posts	Re: Windows Defender vs. AdAware 2007 Jupiter Jones [MVP] wrote: Quote: > Cookies are not an issue. > Many malware companies detect them as a way to boost the perception of > their effectiveness. I agree as it applies to many of the Lesser applications Quote: > There is only one reason I feel Windows Defender needs to detect cookies. > That is because many see cookies caught by many malware detectors and > mistakenly believe programs that do not detect cookies lack. > The program detecting cookies gives no real protection, but it can help > the less informed feel better. I do not agree in this respect; SpySweeper detects tracking cookies, but it is by far one of the best malware detectors available, IMHO. -- Dave T. If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
My System Specs

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