Given the lack of any current federal Anti-Spyware legislation some States have pending legislation which actually empowers the consumer to take action.
Mar 062005
Feb 192005
In their quest for revenue, the new Google Toolbar permits them to join and embrace a tainted group of “enablers”. A collection of individuals/Companies which lack any semblance of ethics and in some cases violate Federal and or state legislation.
One of the primary strategies that some Company’s use to rehabilitate their tarnished image is to change their name and form new divisions which are still owned and controlled by the same old Spyware parent company. This strategy sometimes works, so I think it’s important to document exactly who a Publisher/Webmaster, Network or Advertiser may decide to do business with.
This year will be far more dangerous than any prior year. The criminals who engage in Spyware, Spam, Viruses and Phishing have discovered a much more effective way to make your life miserable on the Internet and generate revenue.
Millions of Computers are infected with Spyware which is also known as Adware. It’s the single greatest problem facing the Internet. Perpetuated by “quick buck” companies and Webmasters. You would be wise to consider surfing the Internet a very dangerous procedure and you must take the necessary precautions to prevent the infection of your Windows computer. If you are unwilling to take these precautions, I suggest you unplug and take a long walk on the beach.
Nov 192004
Infecting computers with silent and or "trickery based" permission
systems is sometimes hard to explain to folks. Ben Edelman has posted a video of these actions on his site.