Rumored Microsoft adware deal raises red flags
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Published reports that Microsoft is in discussions to purchase high-profile adware vendor Claria for as much as $500 million have set tongues wagging in the security sector, with analysts and vendors questioning the software giant's motives and whether the deal will actually occur.
"Given Microsoft's emphasis on trustworthy computing and their public stance against adware, I think it would be a really strange acquisition and not the best move," said Matt Rosoff, an analyst with Directions on Microsoft, an independent analysis firm in Kirkland, Wash. "I wouldn't be surprised if there were talks going on, but I'd be surprised if this goes through."