BT broadband users beware
be-aware | 01.10.2008 11:36 | Repression | Technology
BT has just launched a trial of a spyware/adware "service" called Webwise on its broadband system. If you are invited to take part, just say "No Thanks".
During 2006 and 2007 BT ran secret trials of a spyware system called Webwise, developed by a spyware/adware company called Phorm.
BT has just launched the latest public trial of Webwise, which intercepts and records all of your web surfing activity.
If you are invited to take part, just say "No Thanks".
For an example of the invitation screen see here:
http://www2.bt.com/static/i/btretail/webwise/bt-webwise-trial.html For more information about the spyware/adware company called Phorm and the BT Webwise "service", see here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/sep/30/phorm.new If you agree to use the service then all of your web browsing activity will be stored, profiled and used to deliver "better" advertising...!
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