The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) fined adware purveyor ‘Zango’ (formerly 180Solutions) three million dollars for deceptive installations of Zango’s pop-up software on users computers and trying to prevent those users from uninstalling it; a violation of federal law.
FTC File No. 052 3130
For Release: November 3, 2006
Zango, Inc. Settles FTC Charges
Zango agreed to the Federal Trade Commission settlement without admitting guilt.
ReveNews reports:
Spyware researcher Ben Edelman says he has proof that Zango hasn’t really cleaned up its act and that he’ll post his proof in the coming weeks.
