MSN announces satellite-mapping service

True: MS just signed agreement with spying "Avenue A" advertizing network: If you have just looked today at your Hotmail email account on the website, you'll see that it is bombarding users with attempts to download the cookies and spywares from "Avenue A, Inc."

Strange thing: the Microsoft AntiSpyware tool does NOT detect it. It DID so in the past, but MS has removed it from the GIANT database, in some recent update of its AntiSpyware Beta tool... Now I doubt that this tool will really success as announced.

Conclusion: Hotmail (Microsoft) endorss the practice of Spywares...; Posted by: PhilippeV Posted on: 05/25/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

Reply to Story Reply to Message

Subscribe to this discussion via Email or RSS

Should be good to see Oscar_Goldman | 05/23/05

I actually find them Real World | 05/24/05

M$ bombardment of ads DarbyOhara | 05/24/05

Microsoft AntiSpyware tool Apple ipod | 05/26/07

What do you think?

The Impact of Virtualization Software on Operating Environments VMware Today's use of virtualization technology allows IT professionals to ... Download Now
The True Costs of Virtual Server Solutions VMware In an economic environment that is repeatedly heralding the message "do ... Download Now
Three Steps You Need to Know to Stop Data Loss Varonis Sensitive data exposed to misuse or loss... it is the stuff of nightmares ... Download Now

Thought-provoking progressive ideas on diverse topics that intersect with technology, business, and life, and matter to the world at large. Visit SmartPlanet
More from IBM
How to Drive Better Business Outcomes with Exceptional Web Experiences Download the eBook
Driving Business Agility through SOA Connectivity & Integration Read the White Paper from IBM
Linking Decisions and Information for Organizational Performance Read the Tom Davenport study