Webroot Software Inc., and adware news on CNET

December 21, 2004 CoolWebSearch is most dangerous item on a top 10 list of the worst spyware and adware programs. TAGS: Webroot Software Inc., adware, spyware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.

May 3, 2005 Webroot's report on the spyware epidemic indicates that the malicious applications are attracting a growing share of online ad spending. TAGS: Webroot Software Inc., spyware, online advertising, form, software company, adware, anti-spyware, security, PC

December 20, 2004 Controversy over widely used data collection tool could help define the limits of legitimate software behavior. TAGS: ComScore, computer security expert, university, Webroot Software Inc., warning, spyware, security company, adware, category, security, PC

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

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

February 23, 2005 Vulnerabilities plague self-publishing Web tools, exposing users to attacks, security experts warn. TAGS: blogger, Web surfer, blog, security expert, JavaScript, Webroot Software Inc., ActiveX, spyware, malicious code, vulnerability, Google Inc., security, adware, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer

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