Tag archive: Rob McKenna

At one time or another, we’ve all experienced the pop-up saying we have a problem with our computer and offering a download as a solution, so-called “scareware.” And many of us have ignored them. But many haven’t, and found they’ve downloaded – at a cost – a Microsoft program, or even found themselves infected by spyware. Microsoft isn’t happy at being associated with all this, and the… Read More

Computer software maker Secure Computer of White Plains, New York, which was accused of marketing its Spyware Cleaner product via deceptive spam and pop-up scans, has agreed to settle with the Washington State attorney general for $750,000 in legal fees, $2000 in damages, and $75,000 in reimbursements to Washington State customers who purchased Spyware Cleaner. The company was accused of violating Washington State's 2005 Computer… Read More