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2009-12-27T18:47:33Z

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==What is an advertisement?==

An advertisement is a form of communication to help sell or distribute a certain product for profit (to inform, to persuade and to remind).

==Which are good and which are bad?==

Text advertisements (usually seen on google), and most image/video (banner) advertisements are mostly safe, however not entirely. Some of these include: unknown websites full of advertisement(s), popup/popunder, and win a free product advertisement.

==Are advertisements bad?==

Advertisements have been used with different techniques that can seem potentially unwanted towards Internet users. Some techniques used are:

* Banners
* Promotions
* False advertising
* Drive-by-download
* Propaganda
* Redirections
* Pop-ups
* Pop-unders
* Subliminal messages
* Pre-installation
* Optional Third-party inclusion in Installation
* Nagware
* Adware
* Scareware
* Mail and spam

Some of these strategies can be seen as unwanted or malicious, such as adware or pop-ups.

====Some risks can lead to:====

* Frauds, scam and phishing
* Installing adware, spyware or other potentially unwanted programs
* Spam
* Hijacked computer or browser
* Slower page loading
* Identity theft

==How can protect myself from these advertisements?==

Enabling your pop-up blocker can block most of these annoying pop-up advertisements, enabling phishing protection can secure yourself from fraud, downloading an ad-blocking program can get rid of these advertisements.

Pop-up blockers are found in all modern web browsers including Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox 2+, Chrome 2+, and others.

Not going to shady websites (those with a poor rating, poor surfing habits, etc).

2009-12-27T18:46:45Z

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==What is an advertisement?==

An advertisement is a form of communication to help sell or distribute a certain product for profit.

==Which are good and which are bad?==

Text advertisements (usually seen on google), and most image/video (banner) advertisements are mostly safe, however not entirely. Some of these include: unknown websites full of advertisement(s), popup/popunder, and win a free product advertisement.

==Are advertisements bad?==

Advertisements have been used with different techniques that can seem potentially unwanted towards Internet users. Some techniques used are:

* Banners
* Promotions
* False advertising
* Drive-by-download
* Propaganda
* Redirections
* Pop-ups
* Pop-unders
* Subliminal messages
* Pre-installation
* Optional Third-party inclusion in Installation
* Nagware
* Adware
* Scareware
* Mail and spam

Some of these strategies can be seen as unwanted or malicious, such as adware or pop-ups.

====Some risks can lead to:====

* Frauds, scam and phishing
* Installing adware, spyware or other potentially unwanted programs
* Spam
* Hijacked computer or browser
* Slower page loading
* Identity theft

==How can protect myself from these advertisements?==

Enabling your pop-up blocker can block most of these annoying pop-up advertisements, enabling phishing protection can secure yourself from fraud, downloading an ad-blocking program can get rid of these advertisements.

Pop-up blockers are found in all modern web browsers including Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox 2+, Chrome 2+, and others.

Not going to shady websites (those with a poor rating, poor surfing habits, etc).

2009-12-27T18:45:20Z

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==What is an advertisement?==

An advertisement is a form of communication to help sell or distribute a certain product for profit.

==Which are good and which are bad?==

Text advertisements (usually seen on google), and most image/video (banner)advertisements are 100% safe. Unfortunately not all of them are. Some of these include: unknown websites full of advertisement(s), popup/popunder, and win a free product advertisement.

==Are advertisements bad?==

Advertisements have been used with different techniques that can seem potentially unwanted towards Internet users. Some techniques used are:

* Banners
* Promotions
* False advertising
* Drive-by-download
* Propaganda
* Redirections
* Pop-ups
* Pop-unders
* Subliminal messages
* Pre-installation
* Optional Third-party inclusion in Installation
* Nagware
* Adware
* Scareware
* Mail and spam

Some of these strategies can be seen as unwanted or malicious, such as adware or pop-ups.

====Some risks can lead to:====

* Frauds, scam and phishing
* Installing adware, spyware or other potentially unwanted programs
* Spam
* Hijacked computer or browser
* Slower page loading
* Identity theft

==How can protect myself from these advertisements?==

Enabling your pop-up blocker can block most of these annoying pop-up advertisements, enabling phishing protection can secure yourself from fraud, downloading an ad-blocking program can get rid of these advertisements.

Pop-up blockers are found in all modern web browsers including Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox 2+, Chrome 2+, and others.

Not going to shady websites (those with a poor rating, poor surfing habits, etc).

Online tools

2009-10-06T03:06:04Z

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These tools can help you investigate websites and make your opinion before rating a site.

==Free online single file scanning==

* http://virustotal.com (40 different antiviruses)
* http://virscan.org (max file size 10 Mo, 37 different antiviruses)
* http://scanner.virus.org (max file size 5 Mo, 23 different antiviruses)
* http://virusscan.jotti.org (max file size 10 Mo, 20 different antiviruses)
* http://viruschief.com (10 different antiviruses)
* http://filterbit.com (9 different antiviruses)

==Free online folder/computer scanning==

Most of these antiviruses only work under Windows in Internet Explorer.

* a-squared : http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/ax/?scan=1
* BitDefender : http://www.bitdefender.com
* Computer Associates : http://cainternetsecurity.net/entscanner/
* ESET (NOD32) : http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
* F-Secure: http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/security/security-lab/tools-and-services/online-scanner/index.html (IE only)
* Microsoft OneCare : http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
* TrendMicro : http://housecall.trendmicro.com

(requires free registration to disinfect)

* Panda : http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/

(Detect but does not disinfect)

* Command on demand : http://www.commandondemand.com/eval/cod/
* Kaspersky : http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
* McAfee : http://home.mcafee.com/Downloads/FreeScan.aspx
* Symantec/Norton : http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/vc_scan.asp

==List of Legitimate Anti-Malware products==

Here is a list of free anti-virus with real-time protection:

* avast! : http://www.avast.com/ (Requires FREE registration per year)
* AntiVir : http://www.avira.com/en/pages/index.php (NagWare)
* AVG : http://www.avg.com/ (NagWare)
* Comodo : http://www.comodo.com/
* ClamWin : http://www.clamwin.com/
* ClamAV : http://www.clamav.net/
* PCTools Antivirus : http://www.pctools.com/
* Panda Cloud : http://www.cloudantivirus.com/ (Beta)
* Prevx: http://free.prevx.com/ (currently unknown if it is 100% free)
* Microsoft Security Essentials : http://www.microsoft.com/Security_essentials/ (Requires GENUINE Windows)

Here is a list of free anti-spyware products with real-time protection:

* Windows Defender : http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
* Spyware Terminator : http://www.spywareterminator.com/
* Spyware Doctor : http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/ (No removals)
* Spybot S&D : http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.html
* Ad-Aware : http://www.lavasoft.com/ (Active scanning security)

Here is a list of free anti-spyware products:

* MalwareBytes : http://www.malwarebytes.org/
* SUPERAntiSpyware : http://www.superantispyware.com/
* SpywareBlaster : http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/index.html

==MX tools==

Check if IP or domain is blacklisted as a source for Spam

* http://www.mxtoolbox.com/ : Check each MX record (IP Address) against 147 DNS based blacklists.

==Spam / PHISH aggregators==

* AbuseButler : http://spamvertised.abusebutler.com/
* joewein.de LLC : http://www.joewein.net/
* PhishTank : http://www.phishtank.com/
* Project Honey Pot : http://www.projecthoneypot.org/
* SORBS (Spam and Open-Relay Blocking System) : http://www.us.sorbs.net/
* SpamCop : http://www.spamcop.net/
* SURBL : http://www.surbl.org/
* uriBL : http://www.uribl.com/

==Reputation tools==

These tools can help evaluate the reputation of websites. Some are based on user reports, corporate/organisation reports or automated tools (links checkers, antiviruses, sandboxes...)

* MalwareUrl : http://www.malwareurl.com
* AVG LinkScanner : http://linkscanner.explabs.com/linkscanner/avg/
* Unmask Parasites : http://unmaskparasites.com/
* McAfee TrustedSource : http://www.trustedsource.org/en/tools
* McAfee SiteAdvisor : http://www.siteadvisor.com/
* hpHosts : http://hosts-file.net/
* MalwareDomainList : http://www.malwaredomainlist.com/mdl.php
* MalwarePatrol : http://www.malwarepatrol.net/lists.shtml
* Norton SafeWeb : http://safeweb.norton.com/
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==Network tools==

* http://www.aguse.jp/ : whois, DNS, thumbnail, blacklist check, more.
* http://centralops.net/co/ : Free online network utilities
* http://clez.net/net/ : Free complete network tools for online research.
* http://whois.domaintools.com/ : Whois lookup and Domain name search.
* http://www.who.is/ : whois, DNS, more.
* http://ping.eu : online ping/whois/traceroute/port check/reverse lookup/...
* http://www.geoiptool.com/ : Free online geolocation (from server name or IP)
* http://ipinfodb.com/ : Free online geolocation (from server name or IP)
* http://www.robtex.com/ : Swiss army knife internet tool. Check: RBL, DNS, IP, C-net, whois, Route, AS info, and more.
* http://untiny.me/ : Get real url from shortened URLs like tinyurl.com (and other) without actually following the link
* http://www.just-traceroute.com/ : Traceroute from 4 different locations.

==List of Noteworthy Internet Explorer addons==

* IE7Pro : http://www.ie7pro.com/
* KeyScrambler : http://www.qfxsoftware.com/Download.htm

Find more at http://www.ieaddons.com/en/

==List of Noteworthy Firefox addons==

* NoScript : http://noscript.net/
* Adblock Plus : http://adblockplus.org/
* FlagFox : https://addons.mozilla.org/fr/firefox/addon/5791
* Targeted Advertising Cookie Opt-Out : http://taco.dubfire.net/
* BetterPrivacy : http://netticat.ath.cx/BetterPrivacy/BetterPrivacy.htm
* Ghostery : http://www.ghostery.com/
* URL Fixer : http://www.chrisfinke.com/addons/url-fixer/
* KeyScrambler : http://www.qfxsoftware.com/Download.htm
* Host Spy : http://hostspy.org/tools
* Flashblock : http://flashblock.mozdev.org/
* The Web Developer extension : http://chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/
* Firebug web development evolved : http://getfirebug.com/
* FireFTP - free, secure cross-platform FTP client : http://fireftp.mozdev.org/
* Wikipedia Toolbar : https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/6401

Find more at https://addons.mozilla.org/

==Check for obsolete (and unsecure) software==

Scans for outdated software that is vulnerable to exploit codes, etc.

* F-Secure : http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/onlineservices/fshc.shtml
* Secunia OSI : http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/
* Plug-In Check for Firefox : https://www-trunk.stage.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/

==Miscellaneous==

* Better Business Bureau (USA and Canada) : http://www.bbb.org/
* AutoShun (snort list) : http://www.autoshun.org/
* Snort network intrusion prevention and detection system (IDS/IPS) : http://www.snort.org/
* Malicious code detection (PDF/Javascript/Flash): http://wepawet.iseclab.org/
* Anubis : http://anubis.iseclab.org/ (reports the behaviour of a Windows executables and activites in Internet Explorer)
* Norman Sandbox : http://www.norman.com/microsites/nsic/Submit/en (reports the behaviour of a Windows executable run inside a virtual machine).
* Sandboxie : http://www.sandboxie.com/ (reports the behaviour of a Windows executable run inside a sandbox)
* Bitzi : http://bitzi.com/ (Collaborative file identification)
* Site Dossier : http://sitedossier.com/
* Spamavert.com : http://spamavert.com/ (obtain spam from this small inbox)
* Tor : http://www.torproject.org/ (surf with more privacy)
* VB100% : http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/index (keep updated on which antiviruses are passing the latest malware tests)
* Pop-up Test : http://www.popuptest.com/ (tests your pop-up blocker)
* PC Flank Security Tests : http://www.pcflank.com/index.htm (scans for possible exploits you are leaving behind you)
* SystemLookup : http://www.systemlookup.com/ (search engine for CLSIDs, services and etc. listing them as either legitimate or malicious)
* Newly Registered Domain Names : http://domain-daily.com/

==Pharmacy verification==

LegitScript (USA and Canada) : http://www.legitscript.com/

Spam

2009-09-19T20:07:27Z

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==What is Spam?==

Go to http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/spam for a full description of what is spam.

==Can any form of spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?==

Yes, botnets are a type of potentially unwanted programs (sometimes classified as malware) that may be installed without your knowledge and may use your computer as a ''zombie computer'' to distribute spam. The originator of the botnet software can control and use them for other purposes. Botnets can be removed by running the latest anti-virus or anti-spyware software or blocked by using a firewall software.

==How do botnets enter my computer without my consent?==

Botnets can be installed by backdoors, drive-by-downloads, web exploits, worms, viruses and Trojan horses.

Online tools

2009-09-17T22:32:14Z

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Online tools

2009-09-17T22:17:46Z

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Spam

2009-09-17T22:14:28Z

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==What is spam?==

Spam is the electronic version of "junk mail," unsolicited e-mail that advertises a service or product and may contain malicious or unwanted software.

==Where does spam come from?==

Most spammers use spam to advertise, some use it to distribute viruses, trojans and worms while others simply use it to annoy. Email accounts are traditionally targeted most but recently spammers have become more innovative. Spam can now be found on blogs; instant messaging; social networking sites, such as MySpace and FaceBook; and even mobile phones.

==How does spam affect my computer?==

While spam may not necessarily contain viruses or malware, it is a nuisance and results in loss of productivity when you are forced to sift through unwanted messages every day. For large organizations it can mean loaded email servers that threaten the health and operation of their IT systems. In extreme cases, spammers have secretly commandeered computers with malware to act as an email server, which is then used to forward spam messages to other email recipients.

==How do I protect myself from spam?==

Spam is a common, and frustrating, side effect to having an email account. Although you will probably not be able to eliminate it, there are ways to reduce it. One way is through filtering spam using approved sender lists. For example, you can set Hotmail to deliver only messages from your contacts while the rest is sent to the junk folder. Other e-mail programs let you do the same thing through a filter rule. Remember to scan your junk folder occasionally.

====Help reduce irritating spam:====

* Look for a company's privacy policy before submitting an email address. Every reputable company will have a link to their privacy policy explaining what they intend to do with your information.
* When you sign up for online accounts or services, make sure you deselect optional choices selected by default.
* If you follow links or reply to spam messages, you are confirming that your email address is valid and will get even more junk mail, so avoid the temptation to click.
* Sign up for a challenge/response spam service.
* Open a second email address specifically for online shopping, chat rooms, signing up for services, etc. to protect your primary address from accumulating spam.
* Look at the WOT scorecard before clicking to an unknown site. The ratings and user comments can help protect you from a bad experience.

==Can any form of spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?==

Yes, botnets are a type of potentially unwanted programs (sometimes classified as malware) that may be installed without your knowledge and may use your computer as a ''zombie computer'' to distribute spam. The originator of the botnet software can control and use them for other purposes. Botnets can be removed by running the latest anti-virus or anti-spyware software or blocked by using a firewall software.

==How do botnets enter my computer without my consent?==

Botnets can be installed by backdoors, drive-by-downloads, web exploits, worms, viruses and Trojan horses.

2009-09-17T22:13:15Z

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==What is an advertisement?==

An advertisement is a form of communication to help sell or distribute a certain product for profit.

==Are advertisements bad?==

Advertisements have been used with different techniques that can seem potentially unwanted towards Internet users. Some techniques used are:

* Banners
* Promotions
* False advertising
* Drive-by-download
* Propaganda
* Redirections
* Pop-ups
* Nagware
* Adware
* Scareware
* Mail and spam

Some of these strategies can be seen as unwanted or malicious, such as adware or pop-ups.

====Some risks can lead to:====

* Frauds, scam and phishing
* Installing adware, spyware or other potentially unwanted programs
* Spam
* Hijacked computer or browser
* Slower page loading

==How can I block these advertisements?==

Enabling your pop-up blocker can block most of these annoying pop-up advertisements, enabling phishing protection can secure yourself from fraud, downloading an ad-blocking program can get rid of these advertisements.

2009-09-17T22:10:58Z

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==What is an advertisement?==

An advertisement is a form of communication to help sell or distribute a certain product for profit.

==Are advertisements bad?==

Advertisements have been used with different techniques that can seem potentially unwanted towards Internet users. Some techniques used are:

* Banners
* Promotions
* False advertising
* Drive-by-download
* Propaganda
* Redirections
* Pop-ups
* Nagware
* Adware
* Scareware
* Mail and spam

Some of these strategies can be seen as unwanted or malicious, such as adware or pop-ups.

'''Some risks can lead to:'''

* Frauds, scam and phishing
* Installing adware, spyware or other potentially unwanted programs
* Spam
* Hijacked computer or browser
* Slower page loading

==How can I block these advertisements?==

Enabling your pop-up blocker can block most of these annoying pop-up advertisements, enabling phishing protection can secure yourself from fraud, downloading an ad-blocking program can get rid of these advertisements.

2009-09-17T22:10:28Z

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==What is an advertisement?==

An advertisement is a form of communication to help sell or distribute a certain product for profit.

==Are advertisements bad?==

Advertisements have been used with different techniques that can seem potentially unwanted towards Internet users. Some techniques used are:

* Banners
* Promotions
* False advertising
* Drive-by-download
* Propaganda
* Redirections
* Pop-ups
* Nagware
* Adware
* Scareware
* Mail and spam

Some of these strategies can be seen as unwanted or malicious, such as adware or pop-ups.

'''Some risks can lead to:'''

* Frauds, scam and phishing
* Installing adware, spyware or other potentially unwanted programs
* Spam
* Hijacked computer or browser
* Slower page loading

==How can I block these advertisements?==

Enabling your pop-up blocker can block most of these annoying pop-up advertisements, enabling phishing protection can secure yourself from fraud, downloading an ad-blocking program can get rid of these advertisements.

Spam

2009-09-17T22:09:27Z

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==What is spam?==

Spam is the electronic version of "junk mail," unsolicited e-mail that advertises a service or product and may contain malicious or unwanted software.

==Where does spam come from?==

Most spammers use spam to advertise, some use it to distribute viruses, trojans and worms while others simply use it to annoy. Email accounts are traditionally targeted most but recently spammers have become more innovative. Spam can now be found on blogs; instant messaging; social networking sites, such as MySpace and FaceBook; and even mobile phones.

==How does spam affect my computer?==

While spam may not necessarily contain viruses or malware, it is a nuisance and results in loss of productivity when you are forced to sift through unwanted messages every day. For large organizations it can mean loaded email servers that threaten the health and operation of their IT systems. In extreme cases, spammers have secretly commandeered computers with malware to act as an email server, which is then used to forward spam messages to other email recipients.

==How do I protect myself from spam?==

Spam is a common, and frustrating, side effect to having an email account. Although you will probably not be able to eliminate it, there are ways to reduce it. One way is through filtering spam using approved sender lists. For example, you can set Hotmail to deliver only messages from your contacts while the rest is sent to the junk folder. Other e-mail programs let you do the same thing through a filter rule. Remember to scan your junk folder occasionally.

==Can any form of spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?==

Yes, botnets are a type of potentially unwanted programs (sometimes classified as malware) that may be installed without your knowledge and may use your computer as a ''zombie computer'' to distribute spam. The originator of the botnet software can control and use them for other purposes. Botnets can be removed by running the latest anti-virus or anti-spyware software or blocked by using a firewall software.

==How do botnets enter my computer without my consent?==

Botnets can be installed by backdoors, drive-by-downloads, web exploits, worms, viruses and Trojan horses.

'''Help reduce irritating spam:'''

* Look for a company's privacy policy before submitting an email address. Every reputable company will have a link to their privacy policy explaining what they intend to do with your information.
* When you sign up for online accounts or services, make sure you deselect optional choices selected by default.
* If you follow links or reply to spam messages, you are confirming that your email address is valid and will get even more junk mail, so avoid the temptation to click.
* Sign up for a challenge/response spam service.
* Open a second email address specifically for online shopping, chat rooms, signing up for services, etc. to protect your primary address from accumulating spam.
* Look at the WOT scorecard before clicking to an unknown site. The ratings and user comments can help protect you from a bad experience.

Main Page

2009-09-17T22:08:08Z

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== About the WOT Wiki==
Welcome to the WOT Wiki! We are glad you are here. The WOT Wiki is a cooperative attempt to record information of use to [[WOT community|the WOT community]]. This is a new project, so we need you!

== Community ==
* Wiki [[Tasks|tasks]] and [[Guidelines|guidelines]].
* How does [[Activity scores|the activity score]] work?

== Customizing the add-on ==
* Learn to [http://www.mywot.com/blog/advanced-configuration create new search rules] for the Firefox add-on or find [[Additional search rules|a user-contributed search rule]] not included with the add-on.

== Documentation ==
* [[Getting Started|Getting started]]
* [[Exporting ratings|Exporting your ratings and comments]]
* [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]]

== Development ==

== Ideas and feature requests ==

== Scorecard ==
[[Scorecard|Website scorecard]]
* [[Scorecard#Scorecard colors|Colors]]
* [[Scorecard#Scorecard components |Components]]

== Tools ==

* [[Online_tools|Free online tools]]

==Internet Threats (incomplete)==
* [[Adware|Adware]]
* [[Advertisements|Ads]]
* [[Backdoor|Backdoor]]
* [[Browser Exploit|Browser Exploit]]
* [[Internet Fraud|Frauds]]
* [[Malware|Malware]]
* [[Phishing|Phishing]]
* [[Spam|Spam and Junk Mail]]
* [[Spyware|Spyware]]
* [[Trojan Horse|Trojan Horse]]
* [[Computer Virus|Viruses]]
* [[Computer Worm|Worms]]

== Using the wiki ==
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing] (Start here)
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

Main Page

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== About the WOT Wiki==
Welcome to the WOT Wiki! We are glad you are here. The WOT Wiki is a cooperative attempt to record information of use to [[WOT community|the WOT community]]. This is a new project, so we need you!

== Community ==
* Wiki [[Tasks|tasks]] and [[Guidelines|guidelines]].
* How does [[Activity scores|the activity score]] work?

== Customizing the add-on ==
* Learn to [http://www.mywot.com/blog/advanced-configuration create new search rules] for the Firefox add-on or find [[Additional search rules|a user-contributed search rule]] not included with the add-on.

== Documentation ==
* [[Getting Started|Getting started]]
* [[Exporting ratings|Exporting your ratings and comments]]
* [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]]

== Development ==

== Ideas and feature requests ==

== Scorecard ==
[[Scorecard|Website scorecard]]
* [[Scorecard#Scorecard colors|Colors]]
* [[Scorecard#Scorecard components |Components]]

== Tools ==

* [[Online_tools|Free online tools]]

==Internet Threats (incomplete)==
* [[Adware|Adware]]
* [[Advertising|Ads]]
* [[Backdoor|Backdoor]]
* [[Browser Exploit|Browser Exploit]]
* [[Internet Fraud|Frauds]]
* [[Malware|Malware]]
* [[Phishing|Phishing]]
* [[Spam|Spam and Junk Mail]]
* [[Spyware|Spyware]]
* [[Trojan Horse|Trojan Horse]]
* [[Computer Virus|Viruses]]
* [[Computer Worm|Worms]]

== Using the wiki ==
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing] (Start here)
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

Main Page

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== About the WOT Wiki==
Welcome to the WOT Wiki! We are glad you are here. The WOT Wiki is a cooperative attempt to record information of use to [[WOT community|the WOT community]]. This is a new project, so we need you!

== Community ==
* Wiki [[Tasks|tasks]] and [[Guidelines|guidelines]].
* How does [[Activity scores|the activity score]] work?

== Customizing the add-on ==
* Learn to [http://www.mywot.com/blog/advanced-configuration create new search rules] for the Firefox add-on or find [[Additional search rules|a user-contributed search rule]] not included with the add-on.

== Documentation ==
* [[Getting Started|Getting started]]
* [[Exporting ratings|Exporting your ratings and comments]]
* [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]]

== Development ==

== Ideas and feature requests ==

== Scorecard ==
[[Scorecard|Website scorecard]]
* [[Scorecard#Scorecard colors|Colors]]
* [[Scorecard#Scorecard components |Components]]

== Tools ==

* [[Online_tools|Free online tools]]

==Internet Threats (incomplete)==
[[Adware|Adware]]
[[Advertising|Ads]]
[[Backdoor|Backdoor]]
[[Browser Exploit|Browser Exploit]]
[[Internet Fraud|Frauds]]
[[Malware|Malware]]
[[Phishing|Phishing]]
[[Spam|Spam and Junk Mail]]
[[Spyware|Spyware]]
[[Trojan Horse|Trojan Horse]]
[[Computer Virus|Viruses]]
[[Computer Worm|Worms]]

== Using the wiki ==
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing] (Start here)
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

Online tools

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Online tools

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2009-09-15T23:00:47Z

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'''What is an advertisement?'''

An advertisement is a form of communication to help sell or distribute a certain product for profit.

'''Are advertisements bad?'''

Advertisements have been used with different techniques that can seem potentially unwanted towards Internet users. Some techniques used are:

* Banners
* Promotions
* False advertising
* Drive-by-download
* Propaganda
* Redirections
* Pop-ups
* Nagware
* Adware
* Scareware
* Mail and spam

Some of these strategies can be seen as unwanted or malicious, such as adware or pop-ups.

Some risks can lead to:

* Frauds, scam and phishing
* Installing adware, spyware or other potentially unwanted programs
* Spam
* Hijacked computer or browser
* Slower page loading

'''How can I block these advertisements?'''

Enabling your pop-up blocker can block most of these annoying pop-up advertisements, enabling phishing protection can secure yourself from fraud, downloading an ad-blocking program can get rid of these advertisements.

Spam

2009-09-15T22:40:07Z

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'''What is spam?'''

Spam is the electronic version of "junk mail," unsolicited e-mail that advertises a service or product and may contain malicious or unwanted software.

'''Where does spam come from?'''

Most spammers use spam to advertise, some use it to distribute viruses, trojans and worms while others simply use it to annoy. Email accounts are traditionally targeted most but recently spammers have become more innovative. Spam can now be found on blogs; instant messaging; social networking sites, such as MySpace and FaceBook; and even mobile phones.

'''How does spam affect my computer?'''

While spam may not necessarily contain viruses or malware, it is a nuisance and results in loss of productivity when you are forced to sift through unwanted messages every day. For large organizations it can mean loaded email servers that threaten the health and operation of their IT systems. In extreme cases, spammers have secretly commandeered computers with malware to act as an email server, which is then used to forward spam messages to other email recipients.

'''How do I protect myself from spam?'''

Spam is a common, and frustrating, side effect to having an email account. Although you will probably not be able to eliminate it, there are ways to reduce it. One way is through filtering spam using approved sender lists. For example, you can set Hotmail to deliver only messages from your contacts while the rest is sent to the junk folder. Other e-mail programs let you do the same thing through a filter rule. Remember to scan your junk folder occasionally.

'''Can any form of spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?'''

Yes, botnets are a type of potentially unwanted programs that may be installed without your knowledge and may use your computer as a ''zombie computer'' to distribute spam. The originator of the botnet software can control and use them for other purposes. Botnets can be removed by running the latest anti-virus or anti-spyware software or blocked by using a firewall software.

'''How do botnets enter my computer without my consent?'''

Botnets can be installed by backdoors, drive-by-downloads, web exploits, worms, viruses and Trojan horses.

Help reduce irritating spam:

* Look for a company's privacy policy before submitting an email address. Every reputable company will have a link to their privacy policy explaining what they intend to do with your information.
* When you sign up for online accounts or services, make sure you deselect optional choices selected by default.
* If you follow links or reply to spam messages, you are confirming that your email address is valid and will get even more junk mail, so avoid the temptation to click.
* Sign up for a challenge/response spam service.
* Open a second email address specifically for online shopping, chat rooms, signing up for services, etc. to protect your primary address from accumulating spam.
* Look at the WOT scorecard before clicking to an unknown site. The ratings and user comments can help protect you from a bad experience.

Spam

2009-09-15T22:39:45Z

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'''What is spam?'''

Spam is the electronic version of "junk mail," unsolicited e-mail that advertises a service or product and may contain malicious or unwanted software.

'''Where does spam come from?'''

Most spammers use spam to advertise, some use it to distribute viruses, trojans and worms while others simply use it to annoy. Email accounts are traditionally targeted most but recently spammers have become more innovative. Spam can now be found on blogs; instant messaging; social networking sites, such as MySpace and FaceBook; and even mobile phones.

'''How does spam affect my computer?'''

While spam may not necessarily contain viruses or malware, it is a nuisance and results in loss of productivity when you are forced to sift through unwanted messages every day. For large organizations it can mean loaded email servers that threaten the health and operation of their IT systems. In extreme cases, spammers have secretly commandeered computers with malware to act as an email server, which is then used to forward spam messages to other email recipients.

'''How do I protect myself from spam?'''

Spam is a common, and frustrating, side effect to having an email account. Although you will probably not be able to eliminate it, there are ways to reduce it. One way is through filtering spam using approved sender lists. For example, you can set Hotmail to deliver only messages from your contacts while the rest is sent to the junk folder. Other e-mail programs let you do the same thing through a filter rule. Remember to scan your junk folder occasionally.

'''Can any form of spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?'''

Yes, botnets are a type of potentially unwanted programs that may be installed without your knowledge and may use your computer as a ''zombie computer'' to distribute spam. The originator of the botnet software can control and use them for other purposes. Botnets can be removed by running the latest anti-virus or anti-spyware software or blocked by using a firewall software.

'''How do botnets enter my computer without my consent?'''

Botnets can be installed by backdoors, drive-by-downloads, web exploits, worms, viruses and Trojan houses.

Help reduce irritating spam:

* Look for a company's privacy policy before submitting an email address. Every reputable company will have a link to their privacy policy explaining what they intend to do with your information.
* When you sign up for online accounts or services, make sure you deselect optional choices selected by default.
* If you follow links or reply to spam messages, you are confirming that your email address is valid and will get even more junk mail, so avoid the temptation to click.
* Sign up for a challenge/response spam service.
* Open a second email address specifically for online shopping, chat rooms, signing up for services, etc. to protect your primary address from accumulating spam.
* Look at the WOT scorecard before clicking to an unknown site. The ratings and user comments can help protect you from a bad experience.

Spam

2009-09-15T22:33:39Z

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'''What is spam?'''

Spam is the electronic version of "junk mail," unsolicited e-mail that advertises a service or product.

'''Where does spam come from?'''

Most spammers use spam to advertise, some use it to distribute viruses, trojans and worms while others simply use it to annoy. Email accounts are traditionally targeted most but recently spammers have become more innovative. Spam can now be found on blogs; instant messaging; social networking sites, such as MySpace and FaceBook; and even mobile phones.

'''How does spam affect my computer?'''

While spam may not necessarily contain viruses or malware, it is a nuisance and results in loss of productivity when you are forced to sift through unwanted messages every day. For large organizations it can mean loaded email servers that threaten the health and operation of their IT systems. In extreme cases, spammers have secretly commandeered computers with malware to act as an email server, which is then used to forward spam messages to other email recipients.

'''How do I protect myself from spam?'''

Spam is a common, and frustrating, side effect to having an email account. Although you will probably not be able to eliminate it, there are ways to reduce it. One way is through filtering spam using approved sender lists. For example, you can set Hotmail to deliver only messages from your contacts while the rest is sent to the junk folder. Other e-mail programs let you do the same thing through a filter rule. Remember to scan your junk folder occasionally.

'''Can any form of spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?'''

Yes, botnets are a type of potentially unwanted programs that may be installed without your knowledge and may use your computer as a ''zombie computer'' to distribute spam. The originator of the botnet can control a group of them. Botnets can be removed by running the latest anti-virus or anti-spyware software or blocked by using a firewall software.

Help reduce irritating spam:

* Look for a company's privacy policy before submitting an email address. Every reputable company will have a link to their privacy policy explaining what they intend to do with your information.
* When you sign up for online accounts or services, make sure you deselect optional choices selected by default.
* If you follow links or reply to spam messages, you are confirming that your email address is valid and will get even more junk mail, so avoid the temptation to click.
* Sign up for a challenge/response spam service.
* Open a second email address specifically for online shopping, chat rooms, signing up for services, etc. to protect your primary address from accumulating spam.
* Look at the WOT scorecard before clicking to an unknown site. The ratings and user comments can help protect you from a bad experience.

Spam

2009-09-15T22:25:23Z

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'''What is spam?'''

Spam is the electronic version of "junk mail," unsolicited e-mail that advertises a service or product.

'''Where does spam come from?'''

Most spammers use spam to advertise, some use it to distribute viruses, trojans and worms while others simply use it to annoy. Email accounts are traditionally targeted most but recently spammers have become more innovative. Spam can now be found on blogs; instant messaging; social networking sites, such as MySpace and FaceBook; and even mobile phones.

'''How does spam affect my computer?'''

While spam may not necessarily contain viruses or malware, it is a nuisance and results in loss of productivity when you are forced to sift through unwanted messages every day. For large organizations it can mean loaded email servers that threaten the health and operation of their IT systems. In extreme cases, spammers have secretly commandeered computers with malware to act as an email server, which is then used to forward spam messages to other email recipients.

'''How do I protect myself from spam?'''

Spam is a common, and frustrating, side effect to having an email account. Although you will probably not be able to eliminate it, there are ways to reduce it. One way is through filtering spam using approved sender lists. For example, you can set Hotmail to deliver only messages from your contacts while the rest is sent to the junk folder. Other e-mail programs let you do the same thing through a filter rule. Remember to scan your junk folder occasionally.

Help reduce irritating spam:

* Look for a company's privacy policy before submitting an email address. Every reputable company will have a link to their privacy policy explaining what they intend to do with your information.
* When you sign up for online accounts or services, make sure you deselect optional choices selected by default.
* If you follow links or reply to spam messages, you are confirming that your email address is valid and will get even more junk mail, so avoid the temptation to click.
* Sign up for a challenge/response spam service.
* Open a second email address specifically for online shopping, chat rooms, signing up for services, etc. to protect your primary address from accumulating spam.
* Look at the WOT scorecard before clicking to an unknown site. The ratings and user comments can help protect you from a bad experience.

Spam

2009-09-15T22:24:52Z

Reprotected:

'''What is spam?'''

Spam is the electronic version of "junk mail," unsolicited e-mail that advertises a service or product.

'''Where does spam come from?'''

Most spammers use spam to advertise, some use it to distribute viruses, trojans and worms while others simply use it to annoy. Email accounts are traditionally targeted most but recently spammers have become more innovative. Spam can now be found on blogs; instant messaging; social networking sites, such as MySpace and FaceBook; and even mobile phones.

'''How does spam affect my computer?'''

While spam may not necessarily contain viruses or malware, it is a nuisance and results in loss of productivity when you are forced to sift through unwanted messages every day. For large organizations it can mean loaded email servers that threaten the health and operation of their IT systems. In extreme cases, spammers have secretly commandeered computers with malware to act as an email server, which is then used to forward spam messages to other email recipients.

'''How do I protect myself from spam?'''

Spam is a common, and frustrating, side effect to having an email account. Although you will probably not be able to eliminate it, there are ways to reduce it. One way is through filtering spam using approved sender lists. For example, you can set Hotmail to deliver only messages from your contacts while the rest is sent to the junk folder. Other e-mail programs let you do the same thing through a filter rule. Remember to scan your junk folder occasionally.

Help reduce irritating spam:

* Look for a company's privacy policy before submitting an email address. Every reputable company will have a link to their privacy policy explaining what they
intend to do with your information.
* When you sign up for online accounts or services, make sure you deselect optional choices selected by default.
* If you follow links or reply to spam messages, you are confirming that your email address is valid and will get even more junk mail, so avoid the temptation to
click.
* Sign up for a challenge/response spam service.
* Open a second email address specifically for online shopping, chat rooms, signing up for services, etc. to protect your primary address from accumulating spam.
* Look at the WOT scorecard before clicking to an unknown site. The ratings and user comments can help protect you from a bad experience.

Spam

2009-09-15T22:23:09Z

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What is spam?

Spam is the electronic version of "junk mail," unsolicited e-mail that advertises a service or product.
Where does spam come from?

Most spammers use spam to advertise, some use it to distribute viruses, trojans and worms while others simply use it to annoy. Email accounts are traditionally targeted most but recently spammers have become more innovative. Spam can now be found on blogs; instant messaging; social networking sites, such as MySpace and FaceBook; and even mobile phones.
How does spam affect my computer?

While spam may not necessarily contain viruses or malware, it is a nuisance and results in loss of productivity when you are forced to sift through unwanted messages every day. For large organizations it can mean loaded email servers that threaten the health and operation of their IT systems. In extreme cases, spammers have secretly commandeered computers with malware to act as an email server, which is then used to forward spam messages to other email recipients.
How do I protect myself from spam?

Spam is a common, and frustrating, side effect to having an email account. Although you will probably not be able to eliminate it, there are ways to reduce it. One way is through filtering spam using approved sender lists. For example, you can set Hotmail to deliver only messages from your contacts while the rest is sent to the junk folder. Other e-mail programs let you do the same thing through a filter rule. Remember to scan your junk folder occasionally.

Help reduce irritating spam:

* Look for a company's privacy policy before submitting an email address. Every reputable company will have a link to their privacy policy explaining what they
intend to do with your information.
* When you sign up for online accounts or services, make sure you deselect optional choices selected by default.
* If you follow links or reply to spam messages, you are confirming that your email address is valid and will get even more junk mail, so avoid the temptation to
click.
* Sign up for a challenge/response spam service.
* Open a second email address specifically for online shopping, chat rooms, signing up for services, etc. to protect your primary address from accumulating spam.
* Look at the WOT scorecard before clicking to an unknown site. The ratings and user comments can help protect you from a bad experience.

Spam

2009-09-15T22:22:23Z

Reprotected: spam mail wot online threats scam

What is spam?

Spam is the electronic version of "junk mail," unsolicited e-mail that advertises a service or product.
Where does spam come from?

Most spammers use spam to advertise, some use it to distribute viruses, trojans and worms while others simply use it to annoy. Email accounts are traditionally targeted most but recently spammers have become more innovative. Spam can now be found on blogs; instant messaging; social networking sites, such as MySpace and FaceBook; and even mobile phones.
How does spam affect my computer?

While spam may not necessarily contain viruses or malware, it is a nuisance and results in loss of productivity when you are forced to sift through unwanted messages every day. For large organizations it can mean loaded email servers that threaten the health and operation of their IT systems. In extreme cases, spammers have secretly commandeered computers with malware to act as an email server, which is then used to forward spam messages to other email recipients.
How do I protect myself from spam?

Spam is a common, and frustrating, side effect to having an email account. Although you will probably not be able to eliminate it, there are ways to reduce it. One way is through filtering spam using approved sender lists. For example, you can set Hotmail to deliver only messages from your contacts while the rest is sent to the junk folder. Other e-mail programs let you do the same thing through a filter rule. Remember to scan your junk folder occasionally.

Help reduce irritating spam:

* Look for a company's privacy policy before submitting an email address. Every reputable company will have a link to their privacy policy explaining what they intend to do with your information.
* When you sign up for online accounts or services, make sure you deselect optional choices selected by default.
* If you follow links or reply to spam messages, you are confirming that your email address is valid and will get even more junk mail, so avoid the temptation to click.
* Sign up for a challenge/response spam service.
* Open a second email address specifically for online shopping, chat rooms, signing up for services, etc. to protect your primary address from accumulating spam.
* Look at the WOT scorecard before clicking to an unknown site. The ratings and user comments can help protect you from a bad experience.