A new tool from sears

Seems sears has added spyware to thier lineup.

Here is a summary of what the software does and how it is used. The proxy:

  1.. Monitors and transmits a copy of all Internet traffic going from and
coming to the compromised system.

  2.. Monitors secure sessions (websites beginning with 'https'), which may
include shopping or banking sites.


  3.. Records and transmits "the pace and style with which you enter
information online..."


  4.. Parses the header section of personal emails.


  5.. May combine any data intercepted with additional information like
"select credit bureau information" and other sources like "consumer
preference reporting companies or credit reporting agencies".

http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2008/01/is_sears_engagi.html

Best Regards
Tom