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Tech Groups Back Kaspersky in Fight Against Zango

Brian Krebs writes on Security Fix:

A broad coalition of technology groups today told a federal appeals court to toss out a lawsuit that adware maker Zango is continuing to pursue against computer security vendor Kaspersky Lab, arguing that to do otherwise would harm consumers and the future of the security software market.

In May 2007, Bellvue, Wash.-based Zango -- a company that makes software to serve pop-up ads and tracks users' activities on behalf of online marketers -- sued Kaspersky, charging that the company interfered with its business by removing its "adware" without first alerting the user.

More here.

Note: I personally support Kaspersky Labs and their position. -ferg

posted by Fergie @ 5/05/2008 07:13:00 PM