Adware Company Fined $3 Million

Zango, Inc has been fined $3 million by the Federal Trade Commission for unfair and deceptive adware downloads. According to the settlement, Zango is barred from installing its adware without the consumer’s consent. Consumers that already have Zango adware installed will be glad to know Zango is required provide a uninstall utility for its adware as part of the terms, in addition to the $3 million fine.

News like this is what makes me want to wake up in the morning! However, in reality $3 Million dollars is absolutely nothing to this company I’m sure. Perhaps a $300 Million fine would be more effective. It’s hard to imagine a “small” fine like this would discourage other Adware companies from stopping what they are doing.