I've got a solution for this litigation problem for the anti-spyware companies. Create a new classification called Recognized Software. In the description, tell end users that Recognize software contains both wanted and unwanted software. The software is in this category because many users consider it and its actions unwanted. Ok, not spyware, just unwanted recognized software. Easy to prove in court, not slander, no lawsuit. Let's not quibble over name-calling...and get to the root of the intent. Does end-user want this particular software to keep on being installed and used if it knew its true actions? -----Original Message----- From: Paul Laudanski [mailto:zx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 8:47 AM To: bugtraq@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; full-disclosure@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Incorrect Classification of iDownload's Product as Spyware... In a letter received by CastleCops from a law firm representing iDownload/iSearch Toolbar: http://castlecops.com/article-5762-nested-0-0.html It has been found out that another website has received a similar form. In the next link is our response, with more information on the other website, Spyware Warrior Blog: http://castlecops.com/article-5765-nested-0-0.html Other security sites have picked up the story: http://netrn.net/spywareblog/archives/2005/02/22/idownloads-product-is-n ot-malware/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12733617%7Emode=flat http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/60608 http://www.revenews.com/wayneporter/archives/000429.html http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=67648 -- Regards, Paul Laudanski - Computer Cops, LLC. CastleCops(SM) - http://castlecops.com http://cuddlesnkisses.com | http://justalittlepoke.com | http://zhen-xjell.com
