IP: Spyware, In a Galaxy Near You

[David Farber <dave@farber.net>]

> From: Monty Solomon <monty@roscom.com>
> Subject: Spyware, In a Galaxy Near You
>
> Spyware, In a Galaxy Near You
> By Jeffrey Benner
> 2:00 a.m. Jan. 24, 2002 PST
>
> The latest scandal over so-called spyware involves a mysterious and
> particularly insidious program that tracks your surfing, delivers
> pop-up ads and could even collect your credit card information.
>
> You may not have heard of the VX2 Corporation, but if you've
> downloaded Audio Galaxy lately, VX2 may know a lot about you.
>
> ...
>
> http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,49960,00.html

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