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Which Adware and Spyware are the Most Insidious?

Posted by Cliff on from the sneaking-on-to-a-machine-near-you dept.

the_dreadnought asks: "I was just asked today which adware and spyware are the most insidious by an acquaintance. He asked me if this stuff was really legal, or was it just not important enough for law enforcement to deal with? I know the porn stuff (not from experience,,,ok, from experience) that dials out to foreign countries is one of the more extreme examples, and Gator is well known, but if Slashdot readers could describe what adware and spyware they think is the sneakiest I would appreciate it. Also, any thoughts on whether some of this stuff is even legal, as it is almost certainly not ethical."

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  1. One word...GATOR by bluethundr · · Score: 5, Insightful



    Without any doubt in my mind, the most evil form of spyware I am personally aware of is the infamous insidious Gator. Booo, hisss!!!! I am sure there are others, but I'm sure of this: there is a special place in hell for these folks.

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    Quod scripsi, scripsi.
  2. Weird Comparison by serutan · · Score: 3, Insightful

    If somebody leaves a paper bag full of shit on your porch, rings the doorbell and runs away, does it really make any difference whether it's dog shit or cat shit?

  3. Obviously by lurker412 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The most insidious are the ones we don't even know about.

  4. MSN Messenger by The+Herbaliser · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Has all the same problems as RealOne, plus the way it gets on your computer is really insidious... it's on there before you even open the box.