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2 edits | reply to eburger68
Re: Adware Installed through WMA Files I see that Ben has updated his write up to include a screenshot of the icon shortcuts placed on his desktop by the malware from the infected file:
»www.benedelman.org/news/010205-1.html
If I'm not mistaken, that icon, which looks like the same one that was left on my desktop, contains an affiliate ID that passes through LinkShare.
www1. us. dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/odg_special49?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&redirect=1
I've disabled the link to prevent giving any accidental clicks or business to that affiliate.
As Ben said:
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Of course, these merchants may not have intended to support spyware developers. For example, merchants may have approved the affiliates without taking time to investigate the affiliates' practices, or the affiliates' actions may be unauthorized by the merchants.
Nevertheless, the affiliate networks like LinkShare and Commission Junction, as well at the companies like Dell, are making profits from these installations.
It's totally outrageous, IMO, and I have a difficult time believing that the affiliate networks and companies could not stop these practices if they chose to.
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