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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?"

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  1. Hmmm... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I wonder if I can get a patent on "Invention that does completely the opposite of what it claims to do"

    1. Re:Hmmm... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      Invention that does completely the opposite of what it claims to do

      Like "Microsoft Works"?

  2. Spyware Removal guide by Lipongo · · Score: 5, Funny

    Step 1: Format Hard Drive
    Step 2: Turn Computer off
    Step 3: Never use Computer Again

    --
    -Certified TechnoWeinie
  3. Prior Art by blorg · · Score: 5, Funny

    Spam advertising anti-spam software
    Viruses claiming to be security updates
    SCO pretending to be a software company