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180solutions upgrades security

December 7, 2005 Adware maker launches new software product software product that detects fraud more effectively than earlier offerings. TAGS: 180Solutions, software product, fraud, Zone Labs Inc., anti-spyware, adware, security

180solutions drops suit against Zone Labs

January 31, 2006 Adware maker says lawsuit served its purpose in prompting Zone Labs to stop classifying its technology as "high risk." TAGS: 180Solutions, Zone Labs Inc., adware company, classification, lawsuit, adware, mouse

Adware maker: We were victims of cybergang

November 3, 2005 180solutions says it was the target of blackmail by Dutch cybercriminals who have been accused of hacking about 1.5 million PCs. TAGS: 180Solutions, suspect, adware, victim, evidence, denial of service, PC

Adware maker seeks to thwart rogue installs

September 7, 2005 In continuing effort to clean up its image, 180solutions updates two products to thwart "rogue distributors." TAGS: 180Solutions, distributor, adware, software company, anti-spyware, installation, uninstall, PC

Ad software maker sues distributors

August 17, 2005 180solutions launches legal attack against several distributors of its application, in an effort to revise its image. TAGS: 180Solutions, distributor, Washington, software company, adware, security, PC, Microsoft Windows

Adware maker tries image makeover

June 28, 2005 180solutions is informing PC users that its ad-serving software is installed and is offering tips on removing it. TAGS: 180Solutions, Ben Edelman, Eliot Spitzer, adware, installation, anti-spyware, spyware, uninstall, PC

Adware makers 180solutions, Hotbar merge

June 7, 2006 New business is called "Zango" after 180solutions' ad-displaying software. The Hotbar Web browser toolbar will still be distributed. TAGS: 180Solutions, Checkpoint Systems Inc., Bellevue, software company, anti-spyware, adware, Microsoft Outlook

Feds asked to take action against adware maker

January 23, 2006 Anti-spyware watchdog lodges complaint with the FTC against 180solutions, alleging deceptive business practices. TAGS: 180Solutions, Ari Schwartz, complaint, practice, adware, anti-spyware, Washington, spyware

Adware maker sues over 'high risk' designation

December 2, 2005 180solutions files suit against Zone Labs for allegedly warning some customers about its products. TAGS: 180Solutions, Zone Labs Inc., anti-spyware, adware, suit, software product, risk, Washington, uninstall, mouse, security, keyboard

Deal may mean shifting adware model

April 8, 2005 180Solutions buys one of its distributors, saying it wants to clean up abuses. TAGS: 180Solutions, distributor, Ben Edelman, adware, toolbar, security company, security, Google Inc., Microsoft Windows

Advocacy group shames adware advertisers

March 21, 2006 Center for Democracy and Technology lists advertisers who, it says, help fund the widely despised software. TAGS: 180Solutions, Ari Schwartz, adware, NetFlix Inc., advertiser, EarthLink Inc., CEO

Catfight in the spyware corral

February 8, 2005 Three founding members quit the Coast anti-spyware consortium, citing conflicts. TAGS: 180Solutions, Webroot Software Inc., Aluria Software, anti-spyware, consortium, Computer Associates International Inc., spyware, vice president, adware

Anti-spyware group Coast hits an iceberg

April 12, 2005 Organization folds following internal turmoil and the abrupt departures of several founding members. TAGS: Aluria Software, Webroot Software Inc., 180Solutions, departure, anti-spyware, adware, spyware

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