Yahoo Venturing into Spyware/Malware. Stay away from Yahoo Instant Messenger.

    Date: 09/07/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: software, yahoo

    Yahoo (with their Instant Messenger product), in apparent desperation, is treading the fine line between adware/malware and legitimate software. I think it has crossed the line. You decide. First Yahoo updater automatically checks the internet for the new version and then nags you repeatedly and painfully till you submit. I was in a hurry. I simply [...]

    Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/yahoo-venturing-into-adware-stay-away-from-yahoo-instant-messenger/

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