![]() Here's malicious activities that I can think of I'm sure there are more: If any of those can be maliciously manipulated, it will likely be spread by Chrome sync. More specifically, Chrome sync synchronizes (per the advanced sync settings of Chrome v.47): You can even find instructions about how to fix this problem. Between these, you can remove just about any virus that doesn't "take over" the machine (FBI Scamware and such).Generally, yes, it can. Throw AdwCleaner on a USB stick, learn how to use it, and run it on everyone's computer even if they don't have an obvious infection, this thing wipes out a pretty good percentage of that bullshit.ĮDIT: For a quick one-two punch that will save you from the greedy, overcharging clutches of electronics- and office-supply-store techs, follow up AdwCleaner with Junkware Removal Tool, Hitman Pro and Malwarebytes. When installing free software of any kind, always read through the installer carefully and look for opt-out items that are already checked, even sometimes hidden checkboxes inside the EULA, but usually in the "Custom Installation" screen. Because of this, a majority of them are actually installed as programs on the target machine, and sometimes attempt to disguise themselves by installing in the Program Files folder as something like "Microsoft SearchQu Toolbar". Most of these have paid a software developer to hitchhike in on their freeware, especially common with things like mp3 converters, non-mainstream torrent clients (fucking iMesh and BearShare, you are forever on my shit list), and stupid shit that falls into the category of "Free Smilies". In general they're called Browser Hijackers. The one thing I've learned in the 15 years in this survey is businesses are whores who'll do anything for customers, it won't be long before they start to show up and NCP starts sniffing around asking questions on their behalf.Ĭonduit, SearchQu, and SweetPacks were the most common ones when I worked in PC repair, but I saw MANY more I can't remember by name. Given the absolute shit state the economy is for the 90 million that have dropped out of the workforce, it's no small target for any business that can sell to this demographic. I wonder how long before some concern tries to work out how to go after this segment of the population. What that tells me, is that NCP, which does aggregate and sell consumer data to the manufacturers, doesn't have any producers that are marketing towards the local, small markets or the downwardly-mobile. One thing to note, that as we have, in the last 5 years really made an effort to move away from industrially produced food products and shift to second-hand goods, the survey questions have dropped off noticeably. It's all in the pipeline, all waiting to be launched by marketers. Gluten? Yup, knew that one was coming as well. Omega-3's? Saw that 6 months before everyone started using it to pitch products. I've been in the Nielsen's now for 15 years - in their 'Homescan' survey which is now called the National Consumer Panel.these people know exactly what America buys, thinks and eats for breakfast.īeing in the survey for as long as I have, I've become REAL adept at avoiding a lot of the fads that are marketed to the public, though that's only as I see the questions related to the marketing of goods beforehand. Follow us on Twitter or Like us on Facebook!įacebook Twitter Instagram Calendar Please check out our Rules and FAQs.Email us at Step-by-step guide to doing an AMA.See more on our comment removals policy here.Attempting to bypass this rule by adding a ? to a non question will result in a permanent ban. ![]()
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