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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.

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  1. 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.
    --
    Planning to be moderated ± 1: Bad Pun.
  2. 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