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Ad Aware responded Nondisputandum:
Is it ethical that Ad Aware includes it's competitor SpyHunter in it's database?
If what they claim is right - in The Eyes - i'm happy that they do,... But it does make me wonder where this will lead... and when it will
lead to abuse by others who also claim to block competitors for ethical reasons.
I tend to trust AdAware... no question about that.
Ad Aware answered:
<AdAware>
Enigma Software Group Inc. is the company behind the SpyHunter software. They claim that Our suites are built to addressss the need of privacy protection and computer security. We empower internet users to take control over their computers against Spyware, parasites, SPAM, and others obtaining your personal information online! However, what’s not disclosed is the hidden transmission of the Microsoft Windows Product ID to their servers every time their software checks for an update. They also uniquely identify their users by use of a unique ID for each installation. This unique ID is also sent to their servers undisclosed. This is something we at Lavasoft find highly questionable and unethical.
Enigma Software Group also uses questionable methods to market their software SpyHunter. Their pop-up ads resemble virus alerts from well-known anti-virus programs, and DOS windows displaying fake scan results. Internet users are tricked into believing their computers are infected with spyware virus and that they must download and scan their computers with SpyHunter to get rid of it. The SpyHunter scanner is free to download, but in order to remove these items, the software must be purchased.
Earlier this year the so-called anti-spyware software SpyBan was removed from the website Download.com because adware was installed along with the software. According to News.com SpyBan had failed to disclose and explain all the software components included in its installation, a violation of the Web site's policies.
Enigma Software Group’s End User Licence Agreement does not contain information about SpyHunter transmitting a client id or the Product ID of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. That is why we at Lavasoft hope that SpyHunter will be removed from the Download.com website soon.
Why SpyHunter has been added to Ad-aware's database While some may claim adding SpyHunter to Ad-aware’s database is an attempt to defame a competitor, our users trust us with protecting their privacy, and when another company is doing the very thing they’re claiming to help protect against, Ad-aware is there to ensure our users privacy isn’t deceptively violated.
All items added to Ad-aware’s database are qualified using a Threat Assessment Chart (TAC) prior to inclusion. The system is based on a total of 10 points, 1 being the least and 10 being the most threatening and/or problematic. Behavior and intent weigh more heavily towards becoming a legitimate detection than do the technical aspects.
Please note that applications that are difficult to remove and cause system instability due to poor coding and DO NOT contain any further
violations as described below ARE NOT considered for inclusion in the Ad-aware database.
</AdAware>
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