[cousinlucky]

Does a Linux software program exist that will stop NebuAd's software? It galls me to think that ISP's have been testing this stuff on their customers without their consent.

There isn't any telling what else the software did besides tracking surfing habits.

It just makes plain that ISP's are prone to do anything at the mention of money.

[ozar]

I think most ISPs have dropped NebuAd, at least until all the congressional questioning is finalized and a number of privacy concerns are addressed.

As for software to stop the actual tracking itself, I run Adblock Plus with the ABP Tracking Filter, but I'm not so sure that it will stop NebuAd tracking.

Check the broadbandreports.com website for frequent news updates regarding the NebuAd fiasco.


Edit: Here's a listing of at least some of the ISPs that partnered with NebuAd:

NebuAd - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I'm not sure how many (if any) are still involved with NebuAd, but I suppose if there's enough money in it for the ISPs, some or all of them could still be involved, but just keeping it quieter since there was such a big uproar from consumers and a potential problem with it as indicated by some congressional members.

[cayalee]

there are ways of bypassing it, i suggest trying anonymous proxy surfing to start with. it will hit your download speeds but keeps them pesky buggers tracking you.
have a look at Ninja Cloak | Fast, free, anonymous web browsing with NinjaCloak.com

[elija]

Originally Posted by cayalee

there are ways of bypassing it, i suggest trying anonymous proxy surfing to start with. it will hit your download speeds but keeps them pesky buggers tracking you.
have a look at Ninja Cloak | Fast, free, anonymous web browsing with NinjaCloak.com

I don't get that - surely you still have to go through your ISP's servers first or am I completely misunderstanding something?

[cayalee]

if it works as advertised, all your isp will know is that you visited ni njacloak.com as from there on its a secure and anonymous connection, kinda like vpn i believe.
i also remember someone on here talking about "secure node surfing" or similar that keeps you anonymous online and switches your routes through hundreds of different servers, however my searches dont bring up anything relevant so i either dreamt it or am completely off the mark!

[elija]

Ah. Kind of makes sense. So lots of spam for balaclavas and katanas then

[ozar]

Here's at least a temporary fix...

NebuAd Halts Plans For Web Tracking

[cousinlucky]

I may be a grouchy old man but I really abhor the fact that ISP's do not seem to have any reservations about violating the privacy of their own customers. Clearly Ethics has left the Internet!!

[Ancalagon_UK]

Count yourself lucky! In the UK, we have a similar thing, called Phorm. Problem is, some BT execs (largest telecoms provider) and Home Office execs (um, state department? I dont know what the analogue is) now work at Phorm, so both are reluctant to criticize their actions.

BT and Phorm even conducted 2 trials without telling their users, illegally intercepting their data, and now the Home Office, which is supposed to side with the public, says the trials were legal.

I'm just amazed at the logic - "lets intercept our customers private data, sell the data to advertisers in exchange for more cash, and attempt to hide it from the consumer by claiming its security related! How much money can we milk from Joe Q Public today?"

There are plugins that randomize cookies so that the captured data is meaningless I think, but you can also get plugins which delete your cookies after every session. Or flat out dont allow cookies other than for select trusted domains (probably the safest route).

[elija]

Or engage in phormacation

Randomly search for disturbing things on the internet. Visit the sites but obviously don't read them.

This invalidates the data and helps **** Phorm and the others over. It also triggers all sorts of alarms at government monitoring stations. They exist people!! I am not just paranoid!