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Name: |
SpySpotter |
| Type: |
Miscellaneous Security |
| Also Known As: |
Spy Spotter |
| Created By: |
Oemtec, Ltd. |
| Danger Level: |
6 |
| Category Description: |
These are usually anti-spyware or security software applications that use various forms of deception and/or unethical means or show a history of negligent false positives to goad the end user to make a purchase.
In some cases these applications maybe downloaded with some form of unwanted software at which point the rogue application is offered to the customer as a way to remove the unwanted software. |
| Comment: |
Allegations of aggressive advertising (distribution via drive-by downloads) and false positives to goad purchase. Third parties document relationships with other "rogue" applications: #1 Spyware Killer, Max Privacy Protector, SpyDoctor, SpyFirewall, Spyinator, SpyKiller 2005, SpyLax, SpywareThis, & Spyware Protection Pro.
Site Advisor Advisory: "Feedback from credible users indicates this site engaged in one or more negative or undesired activities."
For additional information consult these references:
Reference: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
Reference: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/family_resemblances.htm
Reference: http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/spyspotter.com/summary/
Reference Prevx: http://virusinfo.prevx.com/pxparall.asp?PXC=b0d32688598
Reference Smart Computing: http://www.smartcomputing.com/QABoard/QAMain.aspx?search=fq&fqid=484364
Reference CastleCops: http://castlecops.com/startuplist-5901.html
Product is currently under review, however as of 05.08.2006 the site reports:
"Sorry for the inconvenience, SpySpotter is
not available for download at this time.
Please check back again soon." |
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| Information URL: |
http://www.spyspotter.com |
| Properties: |
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