Wayne Porter, CEO of XBlock systems (a security software firm) prefaces the response by 180solutions to the questions he asked them in his blog.
Cory Magnus of 180solutions responds to Wayne Porter's questions, covering controversy around their COAST membership and alleged stealth installations of their software.
Official FAQ for the 180search Assistant software alleged to have been installed on people's computers without their knowledge. Details what the product does and how it is installed.
Shows that 180solutions diverts commissions from online merchants and affiliates using questionable tactics.
Article reporting on the alleged hijacking of affiliate commissions by 180solutions' Zango software through its use of double pop-ups, and 180solutions responses to criticism.
Article reporting how 180solutions' nCASE tool, which serves advertising, has been installed on millions of PCs as part of its bundling with freeware applications.
From CDT.org. Article reports that 180solutions have filed lawsuit against Aztec Marketing for stealth installing 180solutions' products on peoples' PCs.
Discusses 180's purchase of CDT Inc, and examines continuing stealth installations of software made by 180solutions and CDT.
Discusses stealth installation of 180search assistant by MMG installer and some connected discussion on Zango installation process.
Article covers what illegal practices are being alleged by the lawsuit. Also provides a link to the court document.
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