nsane.forums Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Microsoft is going to court in hopes of cracking down on malicious online advertisements. The company announced on Friday that it had filed civil suits against five advertisers accused of injecting advertisements with malicious code on web pages. Known as 'malvertising,' the process is often used to infect legitimate pages with code that can lead users to become infected with unwanted or malicious applications. The suits have been filed in a district court in Microsoft's home state of Washington. Because Microsoft does not know the names of the individuals actually placing the ads, the company is targeting the business names that were used to purchase the advertisements. Microsoft has often used lawsuits and legal actions as a way to discourage illegal activity. The company has a history of using the courts to shutdown individuals and companies who engage in activities such as software piracy. Now, Microsoft hopes that the efforts will prevent others from attempting to profit from malvertising. "Microsoft works vigilantly, using both technology and the law, to fight illegal activity that undermines people’s trust in the Internet and online services," wrote Microsoft associate general counsel Tim Cranton in a blog posting. "Today's filings build on other recent actions we've taken against click fraud and instant messaging spam." Additionally, the company is advising users to avoid falling victim to malicious ads by using best practices such as using up-to-date security software and not giving out personal information to untrusted sites. View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaLeigh Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I'm surprised that Microsoft would even care that much about it. Don't beat me up here, fellas; these are just my own opinions...The malware they are fighting actually perpetuates their business growth in the same way that it does for the malware software companies like Symantec, Eset, and AVG. From a tech support point of view, I'm constantly helping customers reinstall Windows as their only recourse to eradicate the malware infection. Those who call in with a PC that is way far out of warranty are often times most likely to purchase either a new OS disk from their local retail geek shop, or a new PC, entirely. In either case, they're purchasing a new Windows license, and putting even more money into Microsoft's pockets as a direct result. The malware code issue also forces Microsoft to hone their skills and strengthen their code to ward off future malware attacks, and thus; makes for a much stronger and sounder (and more reputable) OS. Furthermore, I saw a news headline here the other day that stated Microsoft was asking/expecting/demanding 5% of every PC sold... if that ever came to fruition, what would be next? Would we have to pay Microsoft a yearly income tax? Greed feeds greed. Enough is enough. I wish an alternate FREE OS under GNU/GPL would be taken seriously by businesses as a world-wide standard platform, and level the playing field, once and for all. I'm so sick and tired of having to look toward Microsoft for their next big OS blunder. Sure, Win 7 is pretty, but there's always going to be pros and cons to any MS offering. I'd rather bitch about a free OS where the users actually DO have a voice, and are listened to as a result of favorable ideas to build the perfect beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted September 19, 2009 Administrator Share Posted September 19, 2009 ANW. Now atleast they are thinkin about it. Good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonon Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Microsoft just found a new way to make more cash.And BTW, linux is actually taken serious and perhaps is even considered as a threat.Check this out: microsoft attacks linux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Well in response to this I would like to state that it is mentioned in the article about this clearly.. THAT.. this is the first time Microsoft has DISCLOSED this information to the public.. This means you have already been doing it...That means that they have already been doing this and it is a sound things for a business to do...Capitalize on a resource..its simply good business and fuels research dollars for the company so that they can keep their reputation and offer more.. I mean technically if your going to boycott MS, you will need to boycott EVERYTHING you purchase and own that is a part of a strategic approach towards business in todays market..including the music industry..There already are several solutions to another OS..Just look around...LOL@Jessica.. I am not going to beat you up about anything.. but unless you are bound by YOUR company's policies why do you not remove these issue using the proper tools.. instead of going about this in a manner that winds up in an OS re-install.. or like HP does.."Okay sir can you please pay X$'s and we will send you the disc we so un-thoughtfully forgot to include with your PC..Oh wait no.. you will need this one.. its called an OEM disc.. " after you pay this other company how much an hour to waste your time.. I mean if you want to look at it that way.. who is profiting and at what rate here..MS.. I don't think so....I mean who's reputation...LOL.. I wouldn't say that means reputable I would say that means POS...and at who's mercy.. Customer Support of course...I mean some things are just bad ideas...I think people do have to really approach things in the proper fashion and a customer support group that only targets the money pits... and leaves every one else to fend for themselves to just start over is just as economically aggressive...and is just as aggressive to try to steal the spotlight..EDIT: I wanted to add one thing.. You know they are JUST getting into this area..NO wait they have offered several forms of protection against this type of threat for years and now they are targeting saboteurs.. I would target them.. I mean what other marketing tactics and surges in sales and attention without large steps forward, or backward have you observed in this area.. and what was one of the main contributing factors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Microsoft is going to court in hopes of cracking down on malicious online advertisements. Known as 'malvertising,' the process is often used to infect legitimate pages with code that can lead users to become infected with unwanted or malicious applications. The suits have been filed in a district court in Microsoft's home state of Washington. Because Microsoft does not know the names of the individuals actually placing the ads, the company is targeting the business names that were used to purchase the advertisements. Additionally, the company is advising users to avoid falling victim to malicious ads by using best practices such as using up-to-date security software and not giving out personal information to untrusted sites. View: Original ArticleMicrosofts doin the rite thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Good job M$ :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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