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Kelly Martin, 2004-11-26

Some of the largest anti-virus companies have virtually ignored the spyware problem because there is no profit incentive for them to do otherwise. Meanwhile, spyware companies make millions.

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Good article, but I don;t agree 2004-11-30
Nick Braak
2 main points that I don't agree with..

Vendors are sitting on the fence because larger accounts refuse to pay more. Not entirely so. Spyware/malware detection, prevention and removal requires a different type of expertise to virus/spam and doing it well takes time to get right. Smaller, nimbler ...

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