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homas
MS Beta did not detect WinWhatWhere. A major gaff--isn't
it?
it?
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Dave M
According to Symantec, this software must be installed manually on a
computer, and it has the option to display a warning defaulting to the
message that, by using the computer, you agree to being monitored, although
the installer can chose to not implement that message. Perhaps you should
be asking why whoever installed it chose to remove this warning, so I
empathize with your indignation, and would suggest you submit a suspected
spyware report to MS (under Tools in MSAS). In any event, I'd surmise that
MS did not think that WinWhatWhere qualified for inclusion under their
"rules" of detection since it's not in the CounterSpy signatures either.
Debating the pros and cons of that policy is another matter. Here's what
they have to say on the Privacy subject:
"Privacy issues for individuals, companies, and commercial transactions vary
from geography to geography. Overall, users want to maintain control over
their personal information, and expect to determine for themselves how their
personal information is collected, used, and communicated to others. Privacy
also includes the freedom from unwanted communications.
Examples of poor privacy experiences include, but are not limited to:
. Failure to provide an easily accessible privacy policy that explains
data collection and other practices used by the site
. Tracking Web browsing behavior without explicit user permission
. Requiring additional information to uninstall software, such as a
user's personal information (e.g., e-mail address, contact information,
etc.)
. Installation of software that allows user communications to be
monitored, redirected, or changed without notice and consent
. Use of software (deciphers) that breaks the encryption,
authorization, and/or non-repudiation of data without authorization
In addition to the issues raised above, the presence of certain types of
programs residing outside of the operating system should be brought to the
user's attention. These include, but are not limited to:
. Monitoring programs, or software designed to monitor user activity,
such as keystrokes typed or screen images
. Remote access programs, or software designed to provide access to a
computer from a remote location
There is nothing inherently malicious or wrong with these programs, as they
are often installed by the computer owner or administrator as an add-on to
the basic computer configuration. However, they can pose a risk to the
user's privacy if their presence is unknown or unexpected by the user."
excerpted from
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/isv/analysis.mspx
computer, and it has the option to display a warning defaulting to the
message that, by using the computer, you agree to being monitored, although
the installer can chose to not implement that message. Perhaps you should
be asking why whoever installed it chose to remove this warning, so I
empathize with your indignation, and would suggest you submit a suspected
spyware report to MS (under Tools in MSAS). In any event, I'd surmise that
MS did not think that WinWhatWhere qualified for inclusion under their
"rules" of detection since it's not in the CounterSpy signatures either.
Debating the pros and cons of that policy is another matter. Here's what
they have to say on the Privacy subject:
"Privacy issues for individuals, companies, and commercial transactions vary
from geography to geography. Overall, users want to maintain control over
their personal information, and expect to determine for themselves how their
personal information is collected, used, and communicated to others. Privacy
also includes the freedom from unwanted communications.
Examples of poor privacy experiences include, but are not limited to:
. Failure to provide an easily accessible privacy policy that explains
data collection and other practices used by the site
. Tracking Web browsing behavior without explicit user permission
. Requiring additional information to uninstall software, such as a
user's personal information (e.g., e-mail address, contact information,
etc.)
. Installation of software that allows user communications to be
monitored, redirected, or changed without notice and consent
. Use of software (deciphers) that breaks the encryption,
authorization, and/or non-repudiation of data without authorization
In addition to the issues raised above, the presence of certain types of
programs residing outside of the operating system should be brought to the
user's attention. These include, but are not limited to:
. Monitoring programs, or software designed to monitor user activity,
such as keystrokes typed or screen images
. Remote access programs, or software designed to provide access to a
computer from a remote location
There is nothing inherently malicious or wrong with these programs, as they
are often installed by the computer owner or administrator as an add-on to
the basic computer configuration. However, they can pose a risk to the
user's privacy if their presence is unknown or unexpected by the user."
excerpted from
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/isv/analysis.mspx