Official FAQ for the 180search Assistant software alleged to have been installed on people's computers without their knowledge. Details what the product does and how it is installe...
http://www.180searchassistant.com/faq.html
From CDT.org. Article reports that 180solutions have filed lawsuit against Aztec Marketing for stealth installing 180solutions' products on peoples' PCs.
http://www.cdt.org/press/20040728press.shtml
Cory Magnus of 180solutions responds to Wayne Porter's questions, covering controversy around their COAST membership and alleged stealth installations of their software.
http://www.revenews.com/wayneporter/archives/000565.html
Wayne Porter, CEO of XBlock systems (a security software firm) prefaces the response by 180solutions to the questions he asked them in his blog.
http://www.revenews.com/wayneporter/archives/000564.html
Discusses 180's purchase of CDT Inc, and examines continuing stealth installations of software made by 180solutions and CDT.
http://netrn.net/spywareblog/archives/2005/04/09/oh-what-a-tangled-web-we-weave/
Shows that 180solutions diverts commissions from online merchants and affiliates using questionable tactics.
http://www.benedelman.org/spyware/180-affiliates/
Article reporting how 180solutions' nCASE tool, which serves advertising, has been installed on millions of PCs as part of its bundling with freeware applications.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/12/09/can_you_say_ncase/
Article reporting on the alleged hijacking of affiliate commissions by 180solutions' Zango software through its use of double pop-ups, and 180solutions responses to criticism.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/07/28/affiliate_network_controversy/
Discusses stealth installation of 180search assistant by MMG installer and some connected discussion on Zango installation process.
http://www.vitalsecurity.org/2005/06/180-solutions-go-to-pieces.html
Article covers what illegal practices are being alleged by the lawsuit. Also provides a link to the court document.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Spyware/?p=655
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