Thursday, October 19, 2006

Google, Where Free Ain't Free

Lawyer and spyware/fraud hunter Ben Edelman says that many companies are using Google to spread spyware or sell software that is supposed to be free. Edelman says companies are charging for free software such as Skype through deceptive means, a clear violation of FTC rules.

Edelman holds Google responsible for allowing these folks to use their ad network and search service to defraud users and infect their users.

The evildoers are targeting Google's network, much like virus distributors target Windows because it is the biggest platform, and therefore the easiest way to do the most harm. But Google certainly should do more to police its network and evict any advertisers who offer spyware or sell "free" software.

Posted By Jason Dowdell at 01:58 PM
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