Court shuts down alleged spyware operation

13th Nov 2006, 21:32 GMT

Millions of computers that downloaded "free" screensavers and video files from a company called ERG Ventures have been afflicted with a difficult-to-remove piece of malware called Media Motor, according to the FTC. The offending firm has been shut down by a district court, and now the FTC seeks information about the firm from consumers.