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How can I find out where spyware and adware came from?

I have spyware and adware on my computer that look like spyware removal software, (i.e., Spyware Stormer) I know I didn't authorize this download. In my state it is now a Felony to put unauthorized software on another persons computer. How can I get the info I need to turn this in to the AG.

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  • 2 decades ago
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    Domain by Proxy, will be a bit tougher.

    SPYWARESTORMER.COM

    spywarestormer.com

    Image updated 2006-02-11

    Alexa Related Sites: 2

    paretologic.com

    noadware.net

    Website Title: Spyware Stormer

    Response Code: 200

    SSL Cert: localhost.localdomain SSL is expired!

    Alexa Trend/Rank: The lower the rank the better. 1,892 (1 Month) 3,641 (3 Month)

    Website Status: Active

    Reverse IP: Web server hosts 2 websites (reverse ip tool requires free login)

    Server Type: Apache/2.0.46 (Red Hat)

    (Spry.com also uses Apache)

    IP Address: 67.19.86.66 (ARIN & RIPE IP search)

    IP Location: - Texas - Dallas - Theplanet.com Internet Services Inc

    Blacklist Status: Clear

    Whois History: 78 records stored

    Oldest: 2004-06-15

    Newest: 2006-03-03

    Record Type: Domain Name

    Monitor: Monitor or Backorder

    Wildcard search: 'spywarestormer' or 'spy ware stormer' in all domains.

    Other TLDs:

    .com.net.org.info.biz.us

    X X X [3 available domains]

    Name Server: NS1.SPYWARESTORMER.COM NS2.SPYWARESTORMER.COM

    ICANN Registrar: GO DADDY SOFTWARE, INC.

    Created: 29-may-2004

    Expires: 29-may-2007

    Status: REGISTRAR-LOCK

    Registrant:

    Domains by Proxy, Inc.

    DomainsByProxy.com

    15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353

    Scottsdale, Arizona 85260

    United States

    Registered through: GoDaddy.com

    Domain Name: SPYWARESTORMER.COM

    Created on: 29-May-04

    Expires on: 29-May-07

    Last Updated on: 01-Mar-06

    Administrative Contact:

    Private, Registration Whois Privacy and Spam Prevention by Whois Source

    Domains by Proxy, Inc.

    DomainsByProxy.com

    15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353

    Scottsdale, Arizona 85260

    United States

    (480) 624-2599

    Technical Contact:

    Private, Registration Whois Privacy and Spam Prevention by Whois Source

    Domains by Proxy, Inc.

    DomainsByProxy.com

    15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353

    Scottsdale, Arizona 85260

    United States

    (480) 624-2599

    Domain servers in listed order:

    NS1.SPYWARESTORMER.COM

    NS2.SPYWARESTORMER.COM

  • 5 years ago

    2

    Source(s): Perfect Antivirus Protection Suite : http://moveantivirus.com/?naZa
  • 2 decades ago

    Right click the window and hit "view properties"...tab through and see if there are any URL's...

    Right-click and hit view source and look for URL's...

    Use one of the many free Whois? utilities available online to tell you the name address and phone number.

    Source(s): I used to send them nasty Emails for a while.
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