MySpace chastises ad networks over 'scareware' tactics

zekrahminator · Jan 28, 2007, 09:42 PM

MySpace ads have been taking a very interesting turn as of late. Ads for WinAntiVirus Pro and DriveCleaner are taking a new approach to getting people to buy things. Symantec and Sophos have warned that both programs are malicious, which raises questions as to why MySpace allows ads for them in the first place. WinAntiVirus Pro tries to install itself in the background via ActiveX. When it is installed, it claims you have a malware problem and makes you buy the anti-virus program it recommends. DiskCleaner pulls a similar stunt, however it claims there is a problem with your computer before it installs itself and demands you buy the professional version.

Upon being alerted to this problem, MySpace left the following comment.

Quote:

Adware is against MySpace's terms of service. These ads are being delivered by ad networks who distribute them to over a thousand sites across the Internet in addition to ours. We work to have these ad networks remove such ads so that they do not appear on our site.

Source: The Register

demonbrawn · Jan 28, 2007, 09:52 PM

Just another reason I'm giving up myspace...

randomperson21 · Jan 28, 2007, 09:53 PM

abp for ff!!

but some people aren't that smart.

PyroInc · Jan 28, 2007, 09:55 PM

I just use to to keep in touch with friends, I dont know anyone that actually buys something from them

WarEagleAU · Jan 29, 2007, 01:32 AM

Myspace isnt even that cool. Well, except for all the damn funny videos about stupid peeps doing stupid things...

randomperson21 · Jan 29, 2007, 02:04 AM

imo, the only thing its good for is for communicating with people that don't have (or don't know how to use) email.

pt · Jan 29, 2007, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarEagleAU

Myspace isnt even that cool. Well, except for all the damn funny videos about stupid peeps doing stupid things...

you have youtube for that

Benpi · Jan 29, 2007, 07:29 PM

Anybody who frequents myspace is probably not smart enough to determine when NOT to click on an ad (which is pretty much never). I say, if they use myspace.... F*ck'em.

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Jan 28, 2007, 09:52 PM	#2
demonbrawn Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 812 (0.32/day) Thanks: 38 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	Just another reason I'm giving up myspace... __________________ Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people look bright until they start talking.

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Jan 28, 2007, 09:53 PM	#3
randomperson21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 1,203 (0.45/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	abp for ff!! but some people aren't that smart.

Jan 28, 2007, 09:55 PM	#4
PyroInc Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 514 (0.21/day) Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	I just use to to keep in touch with friends, I dont know anyone that actually buys something from them

Jan 29, 2007, 01:32 AM	#5
WarEagleAU Bird of Prey Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gurley, AL Posts: 9,994 (3.99/day) Thanks: 3,810 Thanked 557 Times in 521 Posts System Specs	Myspace isnt even that cool. Well, except for all the damn funny videos about stupid peeps doing stupid things... __________________ =-TheEagle-= http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=62454 “You crazy? Surfing any website without an antivirus is like freaking with a dirty woman without protection” -OzzmanFloyd120 - Edited for content and clarity

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Jan 29, 2007, 02:04 AM	#6
randomperson21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 1,203 (0.45/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	imo, the only thing its good for is for communicating with people that don't have (or don't know how to use) email.

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Jan 29, 2007, 07:29 PM	#8
Benpi Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 415 (0.18/day) Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	Anybody who frequents myspace is probably not smart enough to determine when NOT to click on an ad (which is pretty much never). I say, if they use myspace.... F*ck'em.

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