DoxDesk is a website that focuses on the prevention of spyware, malware etc. It bundles this into what it calls 'parasites'. The site delves deeply into preventative measures, from safe installing habits and being wary of the EULA (End User License Agreement), to safe browsing habits and browser security.
The site also contains a large amount of information on the other aspects of these 'parasites', and contains a database of about one hundred and fifty known 'parasites'. In addition to this, a great aspect of this site is this list of known spyware removal impersonators which pose as spyware removal programs, but are however spyware themselves.
"The issue of parasites, spyware and adware has received a lot of publicity recently. This has resulted in an explosion of anti-parasite tools, many of them incompetent or even outright harmful, often produced by the same kind of bandwagon-jumping ethics-free affiliate marketing firms that brought us the parasite problem in the first place."
A handy addition to the site contains a list of reputable spyware removal programs, which have been tried and tested. This list contains both free and commercial based options. This also contains information why standard security procedures such as firewalls may not be enough. It also contains information on other related security products, which may reduce the risk of contracting spyware, but may not be directly associated with the prevention of such things.
A definitions page can also be found at the site, which features definitions for all common (and some uncommon) spyware related terms. It goes into these definitions quite deeply, specifying why they are classed as spyware, and sources of infection, aswell as other usefull information.
For more information, visit http://www.doxdesk.com.
