Malware

[sir.prize]

Checking through my cookies I noted two little 'mischiefs' of malware. I could not think where they were coming from. But now I know . . . . .
One is tradedoubler and the other is doubleclick.
I deleted them from my cookies and then opened Answerbank. Checked my cookies again and yes - they were there. When you log in to Answerbank, look at the bottom of your screen as it is loading, and you will momentarily see these two nuisances pop up. I am unsure whether they are malicious, but they fall into the category of spyware and malware. They might just be 'stalking' me . . . . .

[Ethel]

Yes, I have these on my blocked cookies list.

Flipping nuisances.

[Giggsie]

on looking through mine I see these two same ones listed over and over again in the list what does this mean ? Ethel can you explainit for me please. How do I get rid of them. How do you put them on your blocked cookies list?

[Ethel]

I don't know what browser you use, I use Firefox. Good answers to your questions here:
http://mozilla.gunnars.net/firefox_help_firefo x_cookie_tutorial.html

[Twenty20]

Tradedoubler is an affiliate company. You sign up through them and, whenever anyone clicks on a particular link on your website, you get paid a commission. Tradedoubler monitors this by the use of cookies. When you click on a particular link it adds or amends a cookie on your computer. It shouldn't cause any problems and many, many sites do this. You can, of course, delete the cookies and set up your browser not to accept them.

[wirraldene]

When I log on to this site I notice in the Status Bar a reference to tradedoubler and casalemedia. I have no cookies under either. Could you please advise the significance in this instance?

[Brooksy]

Ad Aware & Spybot find these two every time.

[wirraldene]

This is my problem - a full scan with Ad-aware, Spybot, AVG, Superantispyware and Norton/Yahoo antispy all show nothing. Any further suggestions would be appreciated

[ACtheTROLL]

I think you all need to get things into perspective .... not all cookies of this type are malware

maybe more like misguided ware .... but not mal
(I also hate ppl trying to takeover my machine) but even the BBCattempt to "enhance " your "experience by monitoring your useage and then pushing content they think is suited to you.

others exist on sponsorship their service is free .... you just have to look at a few adverts .... the host get all their bills paid ... almost everybody is happy.

your bank monitor's your useage to "look after" you.

cookies are a fact of life .... and if you don't detect any ... well perhaps it's because there are none there!!!

[wirraldene]

I had a feeling my setup was safe enough but I must admit to a degree of paranoia since getting caught before.
Thank you for your help and reassurance.

[hau kola]

Ive had this problem recently.Ive now installed spywareterminator and it has solved the problem.