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Spyware skirmishes: Spy versus antispy
June 5, 2007
Internet lawyer Venkat Balasubramani says the outcome of a legal tiff could force big changes in the antispyware landscape.
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Group pitches anti-spyware guidelines
October 27, 2005
Anti-Spyware Coalition gives final definition of spyware, as it works toward industry standards.
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Anti-spyware guidelines get final version
January 12, 2006
A coalition of software companies agree on standard methods for identifying and combating spyware.
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Long fuse for Microsoft's security challenge
February 16, 2005
As security firms brush off Microsoft's anti-spyware plans, analysts point out that over time, it could become a bigger threat.
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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.
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Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'
November 13, 2005
Security tools will detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when music CDs are played.
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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.
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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.
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Security tool aims to stop drive-by installs
April 28, 2006
Security industry vets develop software to block attempts by bad sites to drop malicious code onto your PC as you surf.
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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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Microsoft to provide security strategy update
October 5, 2005
CEO Steve Ballmer and security chief Mike Nash are expected to detail Microsoft's security strategy and product plans Thursday.
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Flaw may hide malicious software
August 27, 2005
Weakness allows hackers to hide the presence of their applications using keys stored in the Windows Registry, experts say.
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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.
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This week in security
February 18, 2005
Bill Gates acknowledges IE has become security risk, as he announces browser update will ship separately from next major version of Windows.
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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.
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Chills at Microsoft's security huddle
July 24, 2006
Microsoft has quietly held meetings with top antivirus researchers for almost 10 years, but there's some unease now that Redmond is a rival.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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