[Full-Disclosure] RE: Incorrect Classification of iDownload's Product as Spyware...

From: Roger A. Grimes (roger_at_banneretcs.com)
Date: 02/24/05

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    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@castlecops.com]
    Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 8:47 AM
    To: bugtraq@securityfocus.com; full-disclosure@lists.netsys.com
    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 

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Regards,
Paul Laudanski - Computer Cops, LLC.
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