UPDATE on Glenn Beck Story on Cars.gov Privacy Agreement That Taps Into User's PC

Glenn Beck Show ^ | 09/03/09 | mware

[mware]

For those of you that followed the story last week. Glenn Beck reported on todays show that the Obama Administration contacted their show this afternoon, telling them that they have taken the web page down and are changing the wording.

[unixfox]

I ran Spybot which turned up nothing after I poked around on that site just out of curiosity.

I'd run more than just Spybot. Nothing would surprise me from this traitorous bunch.

Rootkit and I.P. monitoring comes to mind.

[Jo Nuvark]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,536440,00.html

“A security warning on the CARS.gov dealer support page that stated computers logged into the system were considered property of the federal government has been removed. We are working to revise the language. The language was posted on the portion of the Web site accessible by car dealers and not the general public.”

Oh... I feel much better now. They are changing the “language”, but does that mean they are still going to “Twilight Zone” your computer?

[unixfox]

Exactly what does changing the wording do?

Gives you a false sense of security?

I wouldn't trust this lame bunch as far as I could throw them.

[HokieMom]

They already have back doors in via legitimate Microsoft files.

Just by being on the internet?

[HokieMom]

I'd run more than just Spybot. Nothing would surprise me from this traitorous bunch.

McAfee runs all the time, of course.

[CPT Clay]

alright

[cubreporter]

Well, ya better scare easily...and thank God for Glenn and the group of people that are out there finding these things and reporting them back to Glenn. He (Glenn) should be moved into O’Reilly’s timeslot. It would be a better use of all our time.

[CPT Clay]

like glenn said, no one can follow all this. Track what interests you and report back.

I’m kind of interested in these Czars and such.

[charmedone]

They are taking down the web page but those logging on will still sacrifice their computer. Lying ba$tards!!!

[isthisnickcool]

If you are reading this be advised that I, isthisnickcool, now own your computer, everything in it plus that old Beatles 45 you have of "Hey Jude" in the attic. Oh, and if you have any mid 70's motocross bikes in good condition? Those are mine too. Especially CZ's, Makos, Husky's and Penton's. No Suzuki's though, I don't want them, keep em! Oh, add Bultacos to that list of what I own of yours. Especially any factory Pursangs.

Wow, this is easy. I'll be over to collect my stuff from you soon.

[celtic gal]

I smell a rat..they won’t change anything..it will be even sneaker.

[Mr. Blonde]

Unless you are a dealer participating in the Cash for Clunkers program you cannot log into the Web site that carried this warning.

[RBW in PA]

Research “Magic Lantern” software. The Anti Virus companies have agreements not to detect this type of product.

[Leo Farnsworth]

“...McAfee runs all the time, of course.”

OUCH!
It's BAAAAAAAAAAAD. So is Norton.

Remove it and use Avast! or AVG. I personally prefer Avast!. Both are free.

[Blood of Tyrants]

And you won’t hear a word about it from the LSM.

[HokieMom]

Unless you are a dealer participating in the Cash for Clunkers program you cannot log into the Web site that carried this warning.

Ok, whew. There was a calculator there when people are to enter data on their unPC SUV to see if they qualify so I was concerned.

[HokieMom]

It’s so difficult staying current! Will pass your suggestions on to family techies for action.

[Leo Farnsworth]

;-)

[webschooner]

Dip your computer in bleach, then reformat.

[HardStarboard]

Ha! Missed me. I sold my Bultaco Matador years ago. Miss is though.