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Adware tops February malware chart 
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Adware tops February malware chart
By Robert Jaques | Mar 6, 2008 | Comment Now 
An adware program has topped a security firm's monthly malware breakdown for the first time..
 
Zango sues PC Tools for US$35mn 
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Zango sues PC Tools for US$35mn
May 23, 2007 | Comment Now 
Online media company Zango has filed a lawsuit in Seattle, US against anti-spyware firm PC Tools for US$35 million (A$42 million) for 'irreparable harm'.
 
Adware funders fined for malware contributions 
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Adware funders fined for malware contributions
By Tom Sanders | Feb 1, 2007 | Comment Now 
Advertisers held accountable for illegal software installations.
 
Some websites reporting common error code contain adware 
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Some websites reporting common error code contain adware
By Dan Kaplan | Dec 5, 2006 | Comment Now 
Hackers are using 404 error messages to their advantage by creating fake sites containing the message to load spyware and adware, security researchers said today.
 
Adware maker battles tarnished image 
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Adware maker battles tarnished image
By Shaun Nichols | Dec 4, 2006 | Comment Now 
Zango says it has cleaned up its act, but security researchers disagree.
 
Adware penetrates OS X 
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Adware penetrates OS X
By Shaun Nichols | Nov 29, 2006 | Comment Now 
Proof-of-concept code could run without user knowledge.
 
Adware maker caught cheating on legal settlement 
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Adware maker caught cheating on legal settlement
By Tom Sanders | Nov 21, 2006 | Comment Now 
Zango fails to properly disclose its adware application to users.
 
Zango fined US$3m for illegal adware installations 
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Zango fined US$3m for illegal adware installations
By Tom Sanders | Nov 6, 2006 | Comment Now 
Teh US FTC sets new rules for adware downloads.
 
Celebs bigger than sex in adware war 
Security
Celebs bigger than sex in adware war
By Matt Chapman | Sep 12, 2006 | Comment Now 
Adware and spyware has risen by 1,000 per cent since 2003.
 
Senator Coonan agrees on funding, gives the nod for Adware guidelines 
Security
Senator Coonan agrees on funding, gives the nod for Adware guidelines
May 22, 2006 | Comment Now 
ICT Minister Helen Coonan has announced the signing of a five year $249.5 million funding agreement with NICTA. She has also welcomed a proposed collaboration to develop ...
 
Sophos fights Adware through partners 
Security
Sophos fights Adware through partners
By Lilia Guan | Apr 24, 2006 | Comment Now 
Security vendor Sophos will tackle Adware for the first time with an updated version of its anti-virus software, available to resellers in May.
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