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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. in soviet russia.. by slart42 · · Score: 0, Troll

    ..anti-spyware spys you!

    1. Re:in soviet russia.. by goldspider · · Score: 0, Troll

      RTFA - It's happening in capitalist America now too!

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