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AOL to bundle anti-spyware software

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On January 6, 2004, 1:15 PM

As previously reported, AOL will introduce its antispyware programs into upcoming versions of its AOL 9.0 Optimized software for both narrowband and broadband users.

The software will disable programs that are unknowingly installed on one's computer to monitor Web surfing behavior. There are many different forms of spyware and its more common relative "adware."

Read more: [URL=http://news.com.com/2100-1038_3-5135413.html]CNet News[/URL].

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  1. January 7, 2004 6:57 PM
    Federelli said:
    This sounds like more spyware to me...
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