What is Parasiteware?

Parasitewareâ„¢ is something which all affiliates and merchants need be aware of. There are now so many different parasites on the net, they are becoming difficult to keep track of.

Often installed on the end users computer without their explicit knowledge being bundled as part of other software programs. Sometimes delivered to the end users computer as part of a ‘drive by’ installation.

Its impossible to provide an up to date list here, so I have included a few sites where you can bring yourself up to date about this threat to hard working affiliates.

Official Definition:

ParasiteWare™  – is technology (including, but not restricted to, browser helpers, browser plug-ins, toolbars and pop ups/sliders) that knowingly or unknowingly undermines or removes another affiliate’s ability to compete by changing, intercepting or redirecting an affiliate link. Parasitewareâ„¢ may be installed knowingly or unknowingly by the end user, altering their normal web browser functions and/or installing a third party application that works through the user’s altered browser.