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Old 07-01-2005, 07:33 AM   #1
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Question about spyware and losing sales

Quote from another thread "Are you positive that your computer is free of spyware? I'm not sure if this is a problem in this "biz" yet, but we have this problem quite frequently in mainstream where spyware on a surfer's pc will overwrite their cookie or alter the link so that the spyware vendor gets paid for the sale/signup rather than the webmaster."

Can you detect this kind of activity?

Do you think this is a major issue?

Just curious about it, after all In the end the sponsor still gets a sale.
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Old 07-01-2005, 07:36 AM   #2
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A good % of signups are most likely stolen. Just look how many surfers are infected.
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Old 07-01-2005, 07:37 AM   #3
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Tha'ts usually called Scumware or Stealware hit me up on ICQ for more info. on detecting it and sales lost: ICQ 338702577
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Old 07-01-2005, 07:43 AM   #4
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It is hard to detect it unless you follow some links.

Yes it is a major issue and there are some big "respected" names involved with it.
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Old 07-01-2005, 07:46 AM   #5
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yes but do surfers signup when they have crazy popup spyware stuff?
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this happens for sure and it sucks
I know of 2 specific examples that have raked in a huge amount of $$ due to this type of activity
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Old 07-01-2005, 07:51 AM   #7
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spyware is a major probelm, go to a friends house who isn't computer savy and you will see how much garbage they have on their computers
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Old 07-01-2005, 07:53 AM   #8
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this happens for sure and it sucks
I know of 2 specific examples that have raked in a huge amount of $$ due to this type of activity
care to share? :D
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Old 07-01-2005, 07:57 AM   #9
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yes but do surfers signup when they have crazy popup spyware stuff?
Im sure they do otherwise it wouldnt be around. for the sites i promote with pop ups I get some second chance sales.
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Old 07-01-2005, 08:02 AM   #10
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care to share? :D
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