StopBadware turns 2 and welcomes 2 new sponsors

From the StopBadware Blog...

In the two years since StopBadware began, we’ve grown considerably, in both size and scope, and we’ve witnessed an evolution in the ways badware purveyors distribute harmful software. Our basic commitment – to work towards a safer internet, guided by the community of internet users themselves – remains the same. As we enter our third year, we are honored to welcome two new sponsors as partners in our work: AOL and Trend Micro.

In our first year, StopBadware actually took issue with some of AOL’s software. AOL immediately responded to correct the most serious issues we had noted, and followed through with our recommendations to improve successive versions. By joining StopBadware in our efforts, AOL is affirming its commitment to providing users with informed choices about the software it provides.

Trend Micro, as a security company, has a long history of working to stop harmful software. In becoming a supporter of StopBadware, Trend Micro is expanding its inter-organizational collaborations towards the goal of a safer internet.

AOL and Trend Micro join Google, Lenovo, PayPal and VeriSign in sponsoring our work. We’re really excited to bring these two new partners on board, and look forward to an exciting third year with their support.