Do you want to do something about it?
I’m a network admin for a small company. While I have anti-virus on all our computers, I can’t really stop spyware/adware from installing itself.
yes, I can educate users, but we know that won’t stop all of it.
I’m spending probably at least 1 day a week cleaning PC’s. And as soon as I find a tool that I think cleans up the systems, a new flavor comes out and I’m forced to wipe the hard drive.
I’ve had it! And I think some of you feel the same way. So I have an idea.
Many of these hijack programs direct browers to specific web sites. Also, popup ads that install themselves on the hard drive target specific sites and/or products.
So I’m thinking, why not bill them? If I spend 2 hours cleaning a PC, I should send them a bill for, oh, $50 an hour, or $100 for my time. Of course, they won’t pay, but why not?
Could these bills, not payed, be turned over to a collection center? Could legal action be taken? By myself, I won’t be able to make much of a dent. However, if we could get hundreds or thousands of techs, and maybe consumers, or businesses submitting bills to these firms, could it impact their slimy business? Could this work? Would you be willing to particapate?
I welcome your feedback!
