Claria Corporation controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2005
Microsoft anti-spyware controversy
Microsoft was criticized after its anti-spyware product changed the treatment of Claria software so that it was no longer automatically quarantined as spyware. Reports of possible acquisition interest intensified concerns about the change.
2003
Dispute over spyware classifications
Claria challenged public descriptions of Gator as spyware and threatened legal action against sites discussing the classification. A settlement with PC Pitstop led to removal of several pages from its spyware information center.
2002
Publisher conflict over advertisement replacement
Major publishers sued Gator over software that replaced or overlaid advertisements on their websites, potentially diverting revenue from the publishers. The litigation was largely resolved through settlements in 2003 and 2004.