Who makes spyware?

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According to the article headline Russians Use Affiliate Model To Spread Spyware, Adware [an article @ Yahoo] realizing the extent of the spyware and adware problem and knowing Russian developers I find the title a bit misleading. Imagine the reaction from US developers if the headline read - Americans Using Affiliate Model etc… a little irresponsible of TechWeb if you ask me. The practice is very alarming and something the world should know about but the title is misleading.

Thanks, Sharon!

Heh, it’s like watching Hollywood movies about Russian mafia. Ten years ago most bad guys for movies came either from Russia or from Japanese. (Today, of course, they’re either Siths or agents Smiths).

My opinion: the author of this article just tries to find an enemy (“hey, spyware’s made by Russians”). You know, it’s easier to find an enemy somewhere outside than realize that corporations which make spyware are your neighbours. Of course, similar things happen in Russia, but mostly on political topics.

I hope that the SPY ACT will finally stop spyware, so that Yahoo won’t publish articles with such provocative articles. (You can read about SPY ACT @ www.spywareinfo.com)

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