CoolWebSearch being used for Identity theft.

I wanted to post this in here since this is a security section. I also started a thread in General computers.

http://www.computerworld.com/securi...10801,103737,00.html?source=NLT_PM&nid=103737

Ya I just heard about that today, thats some sick stuff. Atleast now I have more propganda to use against unchecked internet usage within companies

Nice link, thanks for the info. I know I've removed CWS from friends computers for them, so that definitely makes me feel good -- while at the same time validating my paranoia In anycase this article is a great thing to point someone to who doubts the dangers of not being aware of internet security. That hower brings up another point...

pik4chu said:

Atleast now I have more propganda to use against unchecked internet usage within companies

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As someone who turns to the internet to help pass the day (lol, and no I'm not posting from work now ) I would take exception to this comment if it wasn't for the fact that I'm probably the only one in my office of around 400 people to understand why this is actually an appropriate stance.

Does the microsoft spyware remover detect coolweb? It would be nice if there was a way for Anti-Virus products to detect spyware as it was trying to install. not sure if the fingerprint option would work.