Category Archives: Spyware

IAC toolbars — exposed again

You may not know the name IAC, but we’re betting you recognize the names Ask.com, FunWebProducts, Ask Toolbar, and SmileyCentral. They’re all products of Interactive Corporation which is IAC. And we’ve long been fighting against this corporate parasite because IAC makes a lot of money by deceiving and tricking computer users, just like you. They promise you everything… Read More »

SMART HDD — Don’t be DUMB

It’s not new; it’s been around since 2010. But the SMART HDD Rogue is all over the Web right now. As we’ve said many times in the past couple of years — you’re much more likely to encounter a Rogue than you ever are to encounter a virus or Trojan. Why? Because Rogues are drive-bys that trick you… Read More »