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== Summary == |
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'''Seekmo''' is a free tool that provides content such as mp3s, screen savers, and videos files. Upon downloading a Seekmo |
'''Seekmo''' is an [[adware]] program by [[Zango]] (a company that distributes adware as well as [[spyware]]) that also claims to be a free tool that provides content such as mp3s, screen savers, and videos files. Seekmo can pop up advertisements even if you have a popup blocker on your computer, and can monitor your computer usage to generate ads that you are more likely to respond to, and in the process can consume processing power and network bandwidth, thus slowing down your computer and interrupting workflow. Upon downloading a Seekmo infected file, the program with which you are attempting to access the file with will commence the process of license acquisition in which the program (Windows Media Player, for example) will display a window telling you about the content and what Seekmo is. Upon clicking "Accept", it will automatically send a file for download called "Setup.exe". After downloading this file you must install the Seekmo Toolbar which will display advertisements relavent to the websites you visit. So basically, Seekmo is adware, with the exception that it provides access to special content as an enticement for keeping it installed on your computer. The company states that "It's kind of like TV - you get to watch your favorite TV shows for free because they show ads.". |
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== About == |
== About == |
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Revision as of 10:37, 17 December 2006
Summary
Seekmo is an adware program by Zango (a company that distributes adware as well as spyware) that also claims to be a free tool that provides content such as mp3s, screen savers, and videos files. Seekmo can pop up advertisements even if you have a popup blocker on your computer, and can monitor your computer usage to generate ads that you are more likely to respond to, and in the process can consume processing power and network bandwidth, thus slowing down your computer and interrupting workflow. Upon downloading a Seekmo infected file, the program with which you are attempting to access the file with will commence the process of license acquisition in which the program (Windows Media Player, for example) will display a window telling you about the content and what Seekmo is. Upon clicking "Accept", it will automatically send a file for download called "Setup.exe". After downloading this file you must install the Seekmo Toolbar which will display advertisements relavent to the websites you visit. So basically, Seekmo is adware, with the exception that it provides access to special content as an enticement for keeping it installed on your computer. The company states that "It's kind of like TV - you get to watch your favorite TV shows for free because they show ads.".
About
Seekmo is associated with similar products, Zango (similar to Seekmo), ZangoCash (for web publishers and content designers), and MetricsDirect (for advertisers), all owned by 180solutions inc..
All quotes are from Seekmo's website (www.seekmo.com) or from the program Seekmo in general, and, to the best of my knowledge, Seekmo, Zango, ZangoCash, MetricsDirect, and 180solutions, are all copyright 180solutions inc.
External Links
Zango
MetricsDirect
180solutions inc.
MetricsDirect
ZangoCash