StopBadware Becomes Nonprofit and Independent
By Gina on January 26, 2010 | Computer Security, StopBadware
The initiative to help companies keep their websites spyware, adware and virus-free, StopBadware, is becoming an independent, nonprofit organization. StopBadware, which had left its HQ at Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society just yesterday, from now on will only be sponsored by Google, Mozilla and PayPal. The new body - StopBadware, Inc. will continue its work on analyzing website data and searching for new online safety solutions.
“If we want to put an end to badware – or even put a dent in it – we have to change the attitudes and behaviors of individuals, organizations, and governments,” said Maxim Weinstein, StopBadware’s executive director. “That’s no small task, but we know progress is possible by combining the creativity and passion of our BadwareBusters.org community members with the hard facts derived from our Badware Website Clearinghouse.”
During its short four years of existence, StopBadware.org was able to change the attitudes and behaviors towards online security of some major companies including AOL, Real Networks and Sears Holding Corporation. StopBadware had also collaborated with Google in detecting malware and warning internet users about the possibly dangerous websites and online threats.
By becoming an independent and nonprofit organization StopBadware had also formed their new board of directors, including Michael Barrett (PayPal), Vint Cerf (Google), Esther Dyson, Mike Shaver (Mozilla), Ari Schwartz (Center for Democracy & Technology), and executive director Maxim Weinstein.
“There is still much to do. Badware remains a growing problem, but in the past few years, there’s also been a growing sense that this is a problem we – the Internet community – can and should work together to address. StopBadware is committed to making that happen,” said Weinstein.
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