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LilBambi

join:2004-08-16
USA

reply to eburger68
Re: Targeting "Greyware" - Criteria & Definitions

Using the above listed info, I guess what we need is a:

Scumware Remover

The new Scumware Remover would give users the ability to remove any and all items that could be considered scumware. The program should, like MS AntiSpyware does, list the threat level for each program's group of installed 'stuff' including files, folders (hidden or not), registry entries, etc. Give an option to remove any 'unwanted' program.

Using COAST's definition.

Scumware
A slang term for spyware or any unwanted software/programs installed on your computer.

That should be able to include anything from A-Z and no one could say they were being targeted because it is a user's personal preference based on desire and threat level.

Eric great job of bringing all these together in one place.


mViOkPe

@ev1.net

"It should be added that whenever there are doubts about the classification of software, the manufacturer of the software is contacted about any doubts.

Should the manufacturer decide to not answer such mails, the support forum is used to discuss the problem with the public."

Ref; »www.safer-networking.org/en/targetpolicy/

Seems to me that anti-malware vendors are only subject to their users...not the ad boys. Also seems that user wishes should be as much a criteria as any definition.
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