Eliot Spitzer Takes On Malware
A lawsuit filed in New York City accuses Los Angeles-based Intermix Media of being a major spyware distributor.
After a six month investigation into the practice of secretly installing advertising software on personal computers, the Attorney General’s office filed suit against Intermix.
“Spyware and adware are more than an annoyance,” Mr. Spitzer said. “These fraudulent programs foul machines, undermine productivity and in many cases frustrate consumers’ efforts to remove them from their computers. These issues can serve to be a hindrance to the growth of e-commerce.”