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How VeriSign Could Stop Drive-By Downloads

Posted by Zonk on from the bonzer's-not-my-buddy dept.

emcron writes "Ben Edelman has been doing great forensic work looking at spyware, adware, and malware. His latest piece, How VeriSign Could Stop Drive-By Downloads, turns the harsh light of public scrutiny on VeriSign's grubby practices in issuing digital certificates to vendors who try to install spyware by tricking users into clicking 'yes' with low-down dirty lying dialog boxes. Now, Ben wants VeriSign to clean up its act: it should refuse to issue certificates to companies that use obviously fake names (such as "CLICK YES TO CONTINUE") or that use those certificates to deceive consumers."

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  1. New Times? by HateBreeder · · Score: 5, Funny

    Perhaps, one day after Drive-By Downloads are stopped, a new era could emerge...
    A time in which east-side nerds could live side by side with west-side nerds.

    I have a dream...

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  2. but my company name really is by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I DARE YOU TO CLICK YES

    we were also considering

    CLICK YES YOU MORON

    OMG, WERE YOU SERIOUSLY GOING TO CLICK NO

    and

    THIS IS SO COOL, YOU GOTTA SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CLICK YES

  3. Click yes to continue by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Reminds me of a comment on politics which also appeared on /. some time ago.

    It was proposed to change one's name to None Of The Above and run for presidency.

  4. Re:Meanwhile by itchy92 · · Score: 5, Funny

    "CLICK HERE TO INSTALL" is not a legitimate name, not even a legitimate business name

    Sir, I resent your libelous filth and my legal counsel will be conacting you shortly.

    Aaron Firouz
    CEO
    CLICK HERE TO INSTALL, LLC.

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