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Spyware Masquerading as Spyware Removal Software

Posted by michael on from the don't-install-unknown-softare-how-hard-can-it-be dept.

Cocooner writes "News.com is reporting that some of the anti-spyware/adware software out there is doing more harm than good by acting as double agents. One example is a software package named SpyBan (google cache since the original site has been removed), which happened to be hosted by download.com, accused of installing Look2Me, which monitors and reports web surfing habits. SpyBan was downloaded over 44000 times before it was pulled. How 'low' can they go?"

3 of 424 comments (clear)

  1. Spyware by millahtime · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    is there spyware for any other systems than winblows? Or is that just anther reason win blows?

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  2. If this is news to anyone by JediDan · · Score: 2, Flamebait

    ...you must not be using IE.
    This has been happening for a while now and is pretty obvious if you're forced to use IE for any extended period of time.

    There will be a popup or two with the not-so-subtle title 'SPYWARE DETECTED!' and enough flashing colors to make any experienced sufer wary. Spyware works best against the inexperienced, is this a surprise to anyone?

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  3. Re:in soviet russia.. by Yakko · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    But going to dictionary.com , typing "insightful" into the input box at the top, pressing RETURN, and then reading the definition is the biggest waste of 10sec of time and effort ever. :oD

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