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State sues major “spyware” distributor
Attorney General Eliot Spitzer today sued one of the nation’s leading internet marketing companies, alleging that the firm was the source of “spyware” and “adware” that has been secretly installed on millions of home computers.
The suit against Los Angeles-based Intermix Media, Inc. is the most sweeping case to date involving programs that redirect web addresses, add toolbars and deliver pop-up ads. “Spyware and adware are more than an annoyance,” Spitzer said. “These fraudulent programs foul machines, undermine productivity and in many cases frustrate consumers’ efforts to remove them from their computers. These issues can serve to be a hindrance to the growth of e-commerce.” “Spyware and adware are more than an annoyance,” Spitzer said. “These fraudulent programs foul machines, undermine productivity and in many cases frustrate consumers’ efforts to remove them from their computers. These issues can serve to be a hindrance to the growth of e-commerce.” Ari Schwartz, the Associate Director of the Center for Democracy and Technology in Washington D.C. said, “One of Internet users’ biggest frustrations today is unwanted software that sneaks onto computers without their owner’s consent and cannot be uninstalled. Companies have gotten away with unethical and illegal software download practices for too long. The practices alleged in this case are widespread on the Internet and we hope that both federal and state authorities follow Attorney General Spitzer’s lead in making this a priority, ” read full story here thanks to lee for the submission |
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about time! hope they hang these bozos out to dry & other states follow their example.
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hopefullt they sock it to them
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then stomp on them.
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then take a way their birthdays...
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Guys, be careful of a new one called Zango. It is starting to become a problem because it is aimed at kids. It is an IM, search bar, etc etc and what most people do not know is that it is owned by 180 solutions. If you have kids, you may want to block www.zango.com in your hosts file.
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& xmas!
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Apple Fanboy?
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take away their father's day
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& their ability to propagate!!
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