List of fake anti-spyware programs
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A number of fake anti-spyware programs have been released by malicious programmers, and widely-distributed Web banner ads now falsely warn users that their computers have been infected with spyware, enticing them to purchase programs which do not actually remove spyware — or worse, may add more.
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On 2006-01-26, Microsoft and the Washington state attorney general filed suit against Secure Computer for its Spyware Cleaner product.[2][3] The case was a success and resulted in a $1 million penalty.[4] Following on from this case, WinFixer, the rogue most often found in suspect situations, now has a class action lawsuit filed against it the Superior Court of California.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ spywareremove.com Remove AntiSpywareBot
- ^ PC World Antispyware Company Sued Under Spyware Law
- ^ Roberts, Paul F. Spyware-Removal Program Tagged as a Trap eWeek. May 26, 2005.
- ^ ConsumerAffairs.com staff Washington State Hits Secure Computer with $1 Million Penalty consumeraffairs.com, Dec 4, 2007
- ^ Hardmeier, Sandi Class action lawsuit against WinFixer, MSMVPS, Mar 3, 2007
