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Spyware

Posted by michael on from the inside-job dept.

The New York Times has an article about applications that spy on you and send data home to the mothership. It's not terribly in-depth, but I think that this is a good sign - if the NYT is covering it, word is getting out.

5 comments

  1. Optout by vbrtrmn · · Score: 1

    There's a program that I have used a few times called optout, you can download it at: http://grc.com/optout.htm

    There's an interesting blurb on their site, mentioning a Spyware Control Act.

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  2. Re:NYT Link (First Karma Whore) by chasec · · Score: 1

    Also look at grc.com. They have a spyware-detection program.

  3. Any info on ACDSee Ad Supported Version? by MarkLR · · Score: 1

    The ACDSee image viewer has paid and ad supported versions. Does anyone know if the Ad supported version has been checked for possible privacy and security problems?

  4. Irony by stubob · · Score: 2
    "In the hands of a skilled marketer, personal information gathered by a phone home applet is a virtual treasure trove"
    Hmm. NYT, who require a login to read their one-of-a-kind news, runs an article about tracking users online? That is the definition of irony. At least in the partners site there are no 0 size images. That would be funny. And ZoneAlarm costs $30 bucks? Just like netscape.

    Ring, ring. NYT, phone call: it's the kettle, it says you're black too.

    I had a feeling you were going to say that.
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  5. NYT Link (First Karma Whore) by gnugnugnu · · Score: 3
    Did a quick search through the older posts and put this together. You dont need a login with this link
    http://208.48.26.217/2001/01/18/technology/18UPDA. html

    And for good measure some a link about known spyware