Is RelivantKnowledge a Virus?

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Is RelivantKnowledge a Virus?

#1 Michal123

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 06:23 AM

I have seen people complaining about it but honestly speaking it's not a virus. The software is used to measure online activity. I also thought it to be a virus initially but then found their website relevant knowledge dot come. I did not have any problem in uninstalling it.

#2 boopme

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:57 AM

Correct it is not a virus. It IS Spyware...
Any product that employs a user's Internet connection in the background without their knowledge, and gathers/transmits info on the user or their behavior.

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RelevantKnowledge is part of an online market research community with over 2 million members worldwide. RelevantKnowledge relies on its members to gain valuable insight into Internet trends and behavior. In exchange for participating in periodic surveys on topics of interest to the Internet community, and for having their Internet browsing and purchasing activity monitored, RelevantKnowledge sponsors select software that its members can enjoy for free

. CA Technologies

Thus it should be removed.

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