Although this isn’t specifically about a wireless networking issue, this horrifying story illustrates how important it is to keep your computer safe from spyware and malware. It doesn’t matter how good your wireless encryption is if everything you with your browser is sent to some anonymous marketing research company. Why, exactly, does a market research company need my bank account user name and password, anyway?
This story appears on the CA Security Advisor Research blog:
Sears.com: Join the Community – Get Spyware
Check out the Sears Update: Privacy Policy, Scorecard, and Genetic Heritage for more information on the source (“genetic heritage”) of the spyware and more details about the issues this software raises.
For the weasel-like corporate spin from Sears on this clear breach of consumer privacy, see this update: Sears Update: Response to Rob Harles, VP SHC Community.
Fortunately, this year I was able to do my Christmas shopping without going to Sears. It will be a long time until I favor them with my business again.
This story appears on the CA Security Advisor Research blog:
Sears.com: Join the Community – Get Spyware
Check out the Sears Update: Privacy Policy, Scorecard, and Genetic Heritage for more information on the source (“genetic heritage”) of the spyware and more details about the issues this software raises.
For the weasel-like corporate spin from Sears on this clear breach of consumer privacy, see this update: Sears Update: Response to Rob Harles, VP SHC Community.
Fortunately, this year I was able to do my Christmas shopping without going to Sears. It will be a long time until I favor them with my business again.
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