Gartner: Beware of Mac OS spyware

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Gartner warns banks on spyware fraud

Gartner warns banks on spyware fraud 06/16/2004 07:02 AM
vnunet.com Jun 16 2004 11:04AM GMT

The BPM Group Joins Gartner at Gartner
Business Process Management Summit;
Presents Five Fundamental Truths of BPM

The BPM Group Joins Gartner at Gartner
Business Process Management Summit;
Presents Five Fundamental Truths of BPM 06/05/2005 11:58 PM
The BPM Group today announced its support for the Gartner Business Process Management Summit including the presentation by BPM Group CEO Steve Towers of the Five Fundamental Truths of BPM on June 5th at 4:00pm Eastern Time. [PRWEB May 23, 2005]

Yahoo's Offers New Anti-Spyware Tool...
That Actually Finds Spyware

Yahoo's Offers New Anti-Spyware Tool...
That Actually Finds Spyware 08/05/2004 03:50 AM
It appears that Yahoo heard the backlash loud and clear a few months back when they released an anti-spyware tool that just so happened to skip over adware from Yahoo partners. The latest version, built on PestPatrol's technology will now default to notifying users of both "spyware" and what they consider to be "adware" and then give the user the choice of what to do. I haven't tested the product yet, but it sounds like they're moving in the right direction. It still makes you wonder what they were thinking in offering a purposely crippled offering. People know what spyware is, and telling them that spyware isn't spyware doesn't change how people feel about it. It also doesn't make them look kindly back at the company that provided them with the bogus anti-spyware tool in the first place.

Yahoo's Famed Anti-Spyware App Allows
Spyware From Partners

Yahoo's Famed Anti-Spyware App Allows
Spyware From Partners 06/02/2004 10:10 AM
We didn't write about Yahoo's new "anti-spyware" toolbar that they announced last week, because it seemed to receive plenty of hype, and there were no real reviews of how it worked. There are so many so-called anti-spyware applications out there that don't actually stop spyware and adware for fear of upsetting marketing companies or out of worries that actually stopping spyware may make some applications stop working (upsetting the user), that we figured Yahoo's anti-spyware app (hype and all) probably wouldn't be much to bother with. It certainly looks like that may be the case. eWeek is now reporting that Yahoo tries to dance the careful dance of not upsetting certain companies who threate n to sue people who call their application spyware. Of course, the situation is even more complex because Claria (who you probably know as Gator - despite their attempt to change their name to shake that spyware label) is also a partner of Yahoo. So, it's really not surprising that the default setting for Yahoo's anti-spyware app won't actually remove services like Gator or WhenU. Instead, Yahoo's spyware remover claims these programs are "adware" and will only remove them if you click and extra check box each time you run the program. In other words, once again, you can't trust a provider of anti-spyware software, because they're playing both sides of the fence: partnering with providers on the one hand, and then offering weak removal products on the other. If Yahoo were serious about removing spyware from the computers of users they would refuse to partner with companies that used surreptitious tactics to be installed on computers. Instead, they want to look good to users in the front, while letting in spyware/adware from partners through the backdoor.

Spyware Company Sues Utah Over
Anti-Spyware Law

Spyware Company Sues Utah Over
Anti-Spyware Law 04/13/2004 03:42 PM

AOL Offers Spyware Stopper... Just After
They Started Offering Spyware

AOL Offers Spyware Stopper... Just After
They Started Offering Spyware 04/22/2004 02:36 AM
Just a few weeks after saying that they're going to start bundling spyware/adware with their instant messenger product, AOL announces their latest anti-spyware application. While we've been complaining about anti-spyware from ISPs that just points out the spyware, AOL claims that this version will disable (though not delete) the spyware. I wonder if it will catch the spyware that AOL installs themselves.

Beware the Bargain

Beware the Bargain 09/18/2004 01:56 AM
Abcnews.go.com - Thu Sep 16, 11:01 am GMT

US-CERT: Beware of IE

US-CERT: Beware of IE 06/29/2004 01:38 PM
Internet News Jun 29 2004 4:58PM GMT

Tritons beware

Tritons beware 05/07/2004 06:19 AM
USA Today May 7 2004 10:26AM GMT

Beware of 'Spider-Man 2'

Beware of 'Spider-Man 2' 07/28/2004 06:27 PM
Techzonez Jul 28 2004 11:13PM GMT

Beware More Bagles

Beware More Bagles 03/06/2004 02:07 AM
More variants of the Bagle virus are spreading.

Beware September!

Beware September! 09/01/2004 05:22 PM
Plus, Bill Gates to upgrade fun, and Winn-Dixie's fortitude.

Bugaboo, beware!

Bugaboo, beware! 08/09/2004 07:59 AM
Come this October, the Bugaboo Frog won't be the only designer stroller option for hip (and wealthy) parents. Meet the new stroller on the block: The $750 alien-like Stokke Xplory.

ETF Tip No. 2: Buyer Beware

ETF Tip No. 2: Buyer Beware 03/29/2005 03:02 PM
Some exchange-traded funds aren't for anyone.

Beware the Habeas Joe Job

Beware the Habeas Joe Job 01/19/2004 12:53 PM
Spam attacks

Beware of IRA Rollovers!

Beware of IRA Rollovers! 09/01/2004 08:13 AM
Nathan Slaughter on when you should roll over and when you shouldn't.

Beware of Strangers

Beware of Strangers 01/22/2004 03:09 AM
If they don't come back, it is not possible to have a two way conversation, is it? ...

Beware the new geek

Beware the new geek 05/06/2004 11:11 PM
Sunday Times South Africa May 7 2004 3:33AM GMT

Beware of 'Spider-Man 2' for the PC
(Reuters)

Beware of 'Spider-Man 2' for the PC
(Reuters) 08/01/2004 01:11 PM
Reuters - Spider-Man has been accused of a lot of shady things, mostly by skinflint newspaper publisher J. Jonah Jameson. But who would have thought the action hero would be caught up in a controversy over his computer game?

Google's IPO: Buyer, Beware

Google's IPO: Buyer, Beware 08/01/2004 04:59 PM
Time Aug 1 2004 9:19PM GMT

Beware a Google whacking

Beware a Google whacking 08/06/2004 06:29 AM
Guardian Unlimited Aug 6 2004 10:56AM GMT

Beware of Your Bank Teller

Beware of Your Bank Teller 06/23/2004 10:50 AM
Don't be fooled by that little old lady behind the counter. She's a tattle teller.

Beware of spies in the machine

Beware of spies in the machine 09/06/2004 09:42 PM
Computer Weekly Sep 7 2004 1:11AM GMT

beware the ides of march

beware the ides of march 12/29/2003 09:15 PM
AP: "FBI Issues Alert Against Almanac Carriers" I know this is kind of a case of the media distorting the facts, but still...isn't it kind of nincompoopish of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (the FBI fer crissakes!) to name almanacs and maps as part of a possible preponderance of evidence? And in other news--because nobody ever said you can't crosspost in your own initial post--in the future, tragically hip film grad students will write thesis papers about this Stepford Wives trailer.

Let the 'BOA' Buyer Beware

Let the 'BOA' Buyer Beware 07/20/2004 09:36 AM
From the "You can't believe everything you read in blogs" department: If you've seen any rogue postings about a new Microsoft follow-on to SOA (code-named "BOA"), don't be fooled.

Beware the Thought Viper

Beware the Thought Viper 07/16/2004 01:49 AM
A gallery of inexplicable objects like a fridge magnet warning, a U-haul truck, a moist toilette, medicated cream, and many more. *Bonus Link* The same guy also has a review of the steaming pile of movie known as Gymkata.

Beware of Rising Rates

Beware of Rising Rates 07/06/2004 09:53 AM
Rising interest rates can wreak havoc on credit card and other debt.

Beware of Redemption Fees

Beware of Redemption Fees 07/29/2004 09:57 AM
There's an almost-reasonable fee funds charge, but don't get caught by it.

Beware of toxic bl0gs

Beware of toxic bl0gs 04/14/2005 09:47 AM
Plan 9 from cyberspace

Beware of DreamCatcher's Painkiller

Beware of DreamCatcher's Painkiller 04/09/2004 04:07 PM

Wattles: Beware the ThermaCool

Wattles: Beware the ThermaCool 01/26/2004 07:09 AM
The inventors of a noninvasive radio-frequency device called ThermaCool say their creation could take the place of plastic surgery for procedures like tightening skin and removing neck wattles. Kristen Philipkoski reports from San Francisco.

Beware of Microsoft browser

Beware of Microsoft browser 07/01/2004 12:17 PM
News 24 Jul 1 2004 3:17PM GMT

Beware the "wild" salmon

Beware the "wild" salmon 04/12/2005 01:47 PM
This is really disturbing: the New York Times reports that Stores Say Wild Salmon, but Tests Say Farm Bred in several stores in New York City. Tests performed for The New York Times in March on salmon sold as wild by eight New York City stores, going for as much as $29 a pound, showed that the fish at six of the eight were farm raised. Farmed salmon, available year round, sells for $5 to $12 a pound in the city. Emphasis mine. Given the contaminants found in farmed salmon, this deceptive practice troubling for consumers trying to make informed healthy decisions. I used to eat a lot of salmon but have really dropped the amount I eat in the past few years. Now it's less than once a month whereas it used to be twice a week, if not more. It's too bad because I love salmon, but it's too difficult to determine its source, especially when suppliers appear to be lying.

PayPal Users Beware

PayPal Users Beware 05/23/2002 10:39 PM

Banking customers beware

Banking customers beware 04/30/2004 11:12 PM
Sunday Times South Africa May 1 2004 2:49AM GMT

Beware the auction sites - Gov.uk

Beware the auction sites - Gov.uk 12/30/2003 08:29 AM
Caveat emptor Internet

Beware clashing Evil

Beware clashing Evil 04/29/2004 01:25 PM
GCC on x86 doesn't, by default, align functions on any sort of boundary. This can make for interesting fun if one assumes that it does. (Especially since -O2 and above do align the functions) -falign-functions=n would be the gcc switch you'd want if you had some reason to care. (where n means "on an n byte boundary") You probably shouldn't, but......

UK gov: beware the domain slammers

UK gov: beware the domain slammers 04/28/2004 10:26 AM
Warning to Small.biz

Office, Beware -- Here Comes Workplace

Office, Beware -- Here Comes Workplace 05/10/2004 03:05 AM
Business Week May 10 2004 6:44AM GMT
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DDCcontrol 0.1 (Default branch)

DDCcontrol 0.1 (Default branch) 03/29/2005 09:16 AM
DDCcontrol is a program used to control monitor parameters, like brightness and contrast, by software, i.e. without using the OSD (On Screen Display) and the buttons in front of the monitor.

Rethinking the Macintosh

Rethinking the Macintosh 08/15/2002 10:47 PM
WebTechniques Aug 15 2002 10:12PM ET

Happy 21, Macintosh!

Happy 21, Macintosh! 02/01/2005 08:55 PM

Macintosh Explorer 4.1

Macintosh Explorer 4.1 07/23/2004 11:31 AM
Tabbed file browser/file manager.

100 Years of Macintosh

100 Years of Macintosh 01/01/2004 03:18 AM
Zero seconds on the Mac OS system clock is January 1, 1904. The Mac OS epoch hits 100 years ... now. That's assuming you live in the Pacific time zone, anyway: ...

New: The Macintosh iLife '04

New: The Macintosh iLife '04 07/08/2004 10:34 AM
Peachpit Press released a new edition of The Macintosh iLife '04 by Jim Heid, now one-third larger with coverage of all iLife updates, including GarageBand 1.1, the latest iTunes Music Store, and new iPods.

Macintosh Vs. Windows

Macintosh Vs. Windows 04/04/2005 07:11 PM

While the argument may not end anytime soon, examining your personal goals and tastes, not to mention your wallet, may help solve the debate inside your head and at the cash register. By Dustin Faber, Arkansas State Univeristy Herald

The Macintosh Turns 20

The Macintosh Turns 20 01/24/2004 07:35 AM
You could argue that every PC is a Macintosh, because of the similarity of Windows to the original Mac OS. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch via MyAppleMenu)

OpenGLide for Macintosh

OpenGLide for Macintosh 05/26/2004 09:05 AM
First release candidate released

20 years of Macintosh

20 years of Macintosh 01/24/2004 05:02 PM
Twenty years ago today, on Jan. 24, 1984, Apple introduced the first Macintosh. Let's look back at the first Mac and how it evolved.

Why, We're Better Than Windows, And We
Will Be Better Than The Macintosh

Why, We're Better Than Windows, And We
Will Be Better Than The Macintosh 09/15/2004 07:49 AM
Jeff Waugh, Head Beekeeper of the GNOME project: "In terms of feature parity with the basic Windows desktop we've done it and we're already there. When it comes to enterprise management we need to do some work there and when you compare GNOME to features like in OS X we're almost there."

20 years of the Macintosh

20 years of the Macintosh 12/09/2003 08:41 PM
In 1984, Apple released one of the most expensive and effective commercials of all time during the SuperBowl. This commercial introduced the Macintosh, a revolutionary new concept in personal computing, to the world. In January of next year, the Macintosh will celebrate its 20th anniversary, and it is probable Apple will do something spectacular to celebrate this impressive milestone.

New: Cinematte for Macintosh

New: Cinematte for Macintosh 02/16/2004 12:04 PM
Nova Design released its first Macintosh version of Cinematte, a PhotoShop plug-in that can automatically create masks and clipping paths using blue/green screen technology.

Folklore.org: Macintosh Stories

Folklore.org: Macintosh Stories 01/25/2004 08:34 PM
Anecdotes about the development of Apple's original Macintosh computer, and the people who created it.

Celebrating The Cult Of Macintosh

Celebrating The Cult Of Macintosh 02/10/2004 05:13 AM
The key to the Macintosh's success, or at least survival, has been its commitment to innovation and good design. By Christopher Hutsul (The Star via MyAppleMenu)

Mac Tip: Macintosh Stocking Stuffers

Mac Tip: Macintosh Stocking Stuffers 09/10/2004 11:55 PM
G4 Tech TV Sep 11 2004 2:50AM GMT

Malware Might Become a Problem for
Macintosh

Malware Might Become a Problem for
Macintosh 09/04/2004 01:38 AM

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“Macintosh users have had some bragging rights over their Windows counterparts for various reasons, not the least of which is “malware” — viruses, worms and Trojan horses — that is a frequent pain to Windows users. But on March 20, a “proof of concept” Trojan horse named MPSConcept (file name MP3Virus.Gen) was discovered, paving the way for more serious malware. The malware is theoretically benign but is intended to show a particular vulnerability in an…

The Macintosh At 20: Interview With Jef
Raskin

The Macintosh At 20: Interview With Jef
Raskin 03/08/2004 11:24 PM
"I'm very disappointed in the Macintosh interface. It's more complex, harder to use than it was when we started." (Berkeley Groks via MyAppleMenu)

Trojan horses on the Macintosh

Trojan horses on the Macintosh 04/09/2004 04:10 PM
As the world starts to turn its gaze away from Windows, it was inevitable that trojan horse-style viruses begin to proliferate on other platforms. Now we'll see Apple subjected to the same kind of scrutiny afforded Windows....

Macintosh Backups Just Became Easier

Macintosh Backups Just Became Easier 08/28/2004 02:44 AM
OS X is rock solid, it has so many new features that we've lost count of them, and you can backup individual files and folders states Craig Crossman host of the Computer America Radio Show [PRWEB Aug 28, 2004]

Update: Macintosh Explorer 4.1

Update: Macintosh Explorer 4.1 07/22/2004 09:39 AM
The file browser and file management tool adds tabbed file browsing, a file search field in every window, faster browsing, and other changes.

“Making Macintosh More
Corporate”

“Making Macintosh More
Corporate” 05/28/2004 06:20 PM
“Bill Gates used to brag that Microsoft (MSFT) made more money from each Macintosh sold than Apple Computer (AAPL) did,” Stephen H. Wildstrom writes in Business Week, June 7, 2004 issue. “Apple’s hardware is now plenty profitable, but Microsoft software remains an important part of the Mac ecosystem. Microsoft’s latest effort for the Mac, Office 2004, could even persuade some corporate technology managers to take a fresh look at Apple.” Subscription required. [May 28]

Tiger: The End Of The Macintosh Finder?

Tiger: The End Of The Macintosh Finder? 06/09/2004 07:19 PM
I'd like to see Apple go ahead and finish the job when it comes to building out the applications and interface to the point that we never have to "go to the Finder" again... unless we really want to. By Bill Palmer (via MyAppleMenu)

'Making Macintosh more corporate'

'Making Macintosh more corporate' 06/01/2004 10:33 AM
"Bill Gates used to brag that Microsoft made more money from each Macintosh sold than Apple Computer did," Stephen H...

Making Macintosh More Corporate

Making Macintosh More Corporate 06/01/2004 04:05 AM
Business Week Jun 1 2004 8:34AM GMT

"First Macintosh Press Release"

"First Macintosh Press Release" 01/25/2004 03:01 AM

Macintosh 2004 Case Mod

Macintosh 2004 Case Mod 01/24/2004 10:31 PM

Macintosh Paternity Woven In Web

Macintosh Paternity Woven In Web 03/28/2005 10:05 AM

No matter who deserves the distinction, the lesson of the Raskin case is that the Internet -- and the truth -- are still precariously susceptible to popular opinion. By Paul Andrews, Seattle Times

Macintosh Fraud Alert

Macintosh Fraud Alert 12/15/2003 12:52 PM

What's in store for Macintosh in the
future?

What's in store for Macintosh in the
future? 01/07/2004 06:43 PM
Dan Farber has written an interesting article on ZDNet today looking at the past 20 years of the Macintosh's history and what might be in store for both Apple and the Macintosh in the future...

Gartner: Beware of Mac OS spyware

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