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Microsoft announces plans for standalone IE7

17th February, 2005  |  Steve @ 11:23 am
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Microsoft has announced that that it intends to release a new version of its Internet Explorer browser, with a beta version being released mid-2005  Read more »

Why would anyone distribute spyware?

11th February, 2005  |  Steve @ 3:53 pm
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Many people ask, “why would anyone in their right mind distribute spyware?” The “right mind” part is up for grabs, but the overall question can pretty much be answered in one word.

Money.

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Slimeware

11th February, 2005  |  Steve @ 3:25 pm
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Well, I’m convinced.

I’ve been searching for a good overall term for describing all the forms of malicious software that get me hot under the collar… spyware, malware, adware, etc. An article from Spyware Warrior has kindly provided me with a fabulously descriptive term for all these forms of computer disease.

Slimeware.

I expect that it’s not the last time I’ll be using it… ;)

Blessings, Steve

[Listening to Spock’s Beard, Snow — Wind At My Back]

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