Spyare/adware

Private Joker

I'm sick to the backside of clearing these parasite files off my computer, does anyone know why the companies that profit from this aren't prosecuted?

Adam

because there's always a loophole i'm afraid... wat protection software are you running?

Private Joker

I'm using adware 6 and spybot search and destroy, since i've started using firefox the problems seems to have lessened but they are still there.

These companies are scum and so are the spammers, they're ruining the internet for everyone,

stevenmu

There's 2 main reasons. One is that they're based in countries where laws are less of an issue then most western countries. The other is that they are based in America where the security companies have enough money, and therefore influence to stop anything drastic being done against them.

blobert

I think you'll be better off with Firefox, most nasty stuff seems to target Internet Explorer.

Adam

I would highly recommend getting WinPatrol, truly great program... http://www.download.com/WinPatrol/3000-8022_4-10318760.html?tag=lst-0-1

BadCharlie

I dont know how they profit from giving you pop ups every few mins when on line. Im sure everone the second they c this just close down the window and does not buy the product there trying to sell.