The History of BonziBuddy - Virtual Assistant or Spyware? (A Retrospective)
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Today, we explore the history of BonziBuddy. Was this program simply a virtual assistant, or did it turn out to by spyware? Let's find out!
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Info Sources:
http://web.archive.org/web/19961020041727/http://www.bonzi.com/
http://web.archive.org/web/19990116232539/http://www.bonzi.com/
https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-six-step-compliance
https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings/bonzi-software-inc
https://www.sos.ca.gov/
https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/Ecorp/EntitySearch/NameSearch.aspx
http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1991915_1991909_1991855,00.html
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/3078514/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/t/security-alert-advertiser-sued/#.XoIwC4hKiUk
https://whois.domaintools.com/bonzi.com
https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/54282-bonzi-buddy-creator-settles-suit
https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/threat-encyclopedia/archive/malware/adw_bonjing.a
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