The New York Times dubbed this kind of software as stealware. There is plenty of evidence out there showing exactly what is happening, and has happened. Sure, they morph thier business model a little every time they get into hot water.
http://www.benedelman.org/spyware/180-affiliates
http://www.benedelman.org/news/070804-1.html
If all their installs are so squeaky clean why did they just get fined by the FTC?
Why were they advertising porn to kids they sucked in from a kids site(and even made the graphics especially for children)? A real stand up maneuver from a standup company.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...072701620.html
Why do they keep deleting relevant and factual information about them on Wikipedia?
http://www.vitalsecurity.org/2007/04...on-part-5.html
Why do they let the 'affiliate' that did the Myspace phishing continue pushing their scumware?
http://www.vitalsecurity.org/2006/07...l-pushing.html
Why aren't they a member of the BBB anymore? Here's a link that gives a few details among other information about this thiefware company.
http://www.ghettowebmaster.com/zango...siness-bureau/