Spyware

The New York Times has an article about applications that spy on you and send data home to the mothership. It's not terribly in-depth, but I think that this is a good sign - if the NYT is covering it, word is getting out.

Optout

[vbrtrmn]

There's a program that I have used a few times called optout, you can download it at: http://grc.com/optout.htm [grc.com]

There's an interesting blurb on their site, mentioning a Spyware Control Act. [grc.com]

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you are not what you own

Re:NYT Link (First Karma Whore)

[chasec]

Also look at grc.com [grc.com]. They have a spyware-detection program.

Any info on ACDSee Ad Supported Version?

[MarkLR]

The ACDSee image viewer has paid and ad supported versions. Does anyone know if the Ad supported version has been checked for possible privacy and security problems?

Irony

[stubob]

"In the hands of a skilled marketer, personal information gathered by a phone home applet is a virtual treasure trove"

Hmm. NYT, who require a login to read their one-of-a-kind news, runs an article about tracking users online? That is the definition of irony. At least in the partners site there are no 0 size images. That would be funny. And ZoneAlarm costs $30 bucks? Just like netscape.

Ring, ring. NYT, phone call: it's the kettle, it says you're black too.

I had a feeling you were going to say that.

NYT Link (First Karma Whore)

[gnugnugnu]

Did a quick search through the older posts and put this together. You dont need a login with this link [208.48.26.217]
http://208.48.26.217/2001/01/18/technology/18UPDA. html

And for good measure some a link about known spyware [suttondesigns.com]