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Showing 1-13 of 13 results foundSymantec sued for labeling product 'adware'
August 2, 2004 Small software maker says security giant has crushed business by mislabeling its anti-spyware product.Group seeks spyware's defining moment
June 3, 2005 Makers of anti-spyware tools are taking another shot at pinning down their nemesis, this time with help from consumer groups.Spyware cures may cause more harm than good
February 4, 2004 A CNET News.com investigation finds that some "spyware killers" install the same type of programs they promise to erase.Anti-spyware maker hunts down Gator
September 10, 2003 Just days after a federal judge rules that software makers are within their rights to deliver ads over Web sites, a technology company is arming consumers with a way to stop them.Symantec files suit to label adware
June 8, 2005 Lawsuit seeks right to detect Hotbar's toolbar programs as adware--a new move in the tug of war between security providers and marketers.Group pitches anti-spyware guidelines
October 27, 2005 Anti-Spyware Coalition gives final definition of spyware, as it works toward industry standards.Adware ploy dupes IMers with bin Laden 'news'
February 12, 2004 A Trojan horse program uses bogus news of the al-Qaida leader's capture to get AOL Instant Messeger users to open a program that installs adware called BuddyLinks on the victim's PC.Clueless about cookies or spyware?
February 3, 2005 You're not alone. Spyware-removal tools that list different kinds of unwanted software may confuse people as much as they protect.Research: Spyware industry worth billions
May 3, 2005 Webroot's report on the spyware epidemic indicates that the malicious applications are attracting a growing share of online ad spending.Anti-spyware guidelines get final version
January 12, 2006 A coalition of software companies agree on standard methods for identifying and combating spyware.Yahoo clamps down on Claria adware
August 6, 2004 New anti-spyware tools from Yahoo detect pop-ups from longtime partner Claria, a move could put stress on the relationship.Adware maker challenges Utah anti-spyware law
April 13, 2004 Online advertising software maker WhenU says the first U.S. anti-spyware statute set to take effect next month could harm its business.Spyware spat makes small print a big issue
November 10, 2005 Surveillance software maker uses product download agreement to bar download by anti-spyware companies, raising legal questions.
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