Exmortis
07-07-2005, 02:49 PM
A spyware researcher has found that an update to Microsoft's AntiSpyware program has changed how it flags programs from Claria, an adware developer. (http://www.betanews.com/article/MS_AntiSpyware_Changes_Raise_Concern/1120753478)
I was afraid of this. This was a concern of mine since the day Microsoft announced they were working on their own anti-spyware software. The definition of "spyware" is such a moving target that big companies often modifies their definition behind everyone's back because of fear of prosecution or new partnership. The same happened with Lavasoft not too long ago.
One comment from someone on that page rings particularly true: "The community protecting themselves from harm should be the ones labeling what is Spyware, not companies who are protecting themselves financially"
Not to mention that many so-called anti-spyware softwares are in fact full of spywares.
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm#products
Be warned...
I was afraid of this. This was a concern of mine since the day Microsoft announced they were working on their own anti-spyware software. The definition of "spyware" is such a moving target that big companies often modifies their definition behind everyone's back because of fear of prosecution or new partnership. The same happened with Lavasoft not too long ago.
One comment from someone on that page rings particularly true: "The community protecting themselves from harm should be the ones labeling what is Spyware, not companies who are protecting themselves financially"
Not to mention that many so-called anti-spyware softwares are in fact full of spywares.
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm#products
Be warned...