Here are some links that friends have sent in the past few weeks regarding internet marketing and deceptinve advertising practices.
Washington State Sues "Net Send" Internet Advertisers - The advertisers are accused of sending anonymous "Net Send" messages to consumers' computers that simulate Windows operating system warnings, transmitting bundled software that changes Internet browser home pages, and marketing registry-cleaner programs through the use of deceptive free scans
DirectRevenue settles FTC charges of deceptive use of adware - DirectRevenue LLC, a large adware distributor, and four of its principals have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they used unfair and deceptive methods in violation of federal law to download adware onto consumers’ computers and then obstructed them from removing it.
Here are some links to newsletters that I like to read, and hope you do to.
Populist Party Newsletter - March 15, 2007
Electronic Privacy Information (EPIC) Newsletter - March 9, 2007 (I am a little annoyed that they have not gotten back to me yet about the President's Privacy clearing the domestic spying program, but they are still doing good work.
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