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Spitzer Sues Intermix Media for Bundling Spyware

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the hidden-payloads dept.

CousinLarry writes "Attorney General and corporate watchdog Eliot Spitzer has filed suit against Intermix Software, alleging that the company deviously and deceptively bundles spyware with its 'free' screensaver and game products. 'Spyware and adware are more than an annoyance,' Spitzer said. 'These fraudulent programs foul machines, undermine productivity and in many cases frustrate consumers' efforts to remove them from their computers.'"

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  1. Damn you Spitzer by pHatidic · · Score: 5, Funny
    If Spitzer puts spyware companies out of business, people won't switch to Apple anymore. This is all a conspiracy by Spitzer to drive down the price of my AAPL stock.

    Mark my words Spitzer: I will bury you!

  2. Finally by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    the goverment accually does something to protect our rights online

    us 3
    them 834

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

      ........where did the other 2 come from?

  3. Re:Spyware is hell by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I do agree with this one. I find it completely unfair that I have to run Adaware Pro, Microsoft Antispyware, and Spybot just to browse hardcore-porn and warez sites.

    Fixed that for you. It's funny cuz it's true.

  4. Dangerous precedent by katana · · Score: 5, Funny
    'These fraudulent programs foul machines, undermine productivity and in many cases frustrate consumers' efforts to remove them from their computers.'

    Great. There goes Minesweeper.

  5. Re:At last... by Zordak · · Score: 5, Funny

    That only works for Republicans. Spitzer's a Democrat. If you want to cast multiple votes for him, you have to be dead.

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