Gator (software)

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:malware
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:GAIN_AdServer
gptkbp:category gptkb:malware
gptkbp:controversy privacy concerns
classified as spyware by security vendors
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Claria_Corporation
gptkbp:discontinued yes
gptkbp:function auto-fill web forms
display pop-up ads
track web browsing habits
gptkbp:legalIssue Claria sued several companies for calling Gator spyware
gptkbp:notableFor early example of adware/spyware controversy
gptkbp:operatingSystem gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
gptkbp:purpose display advertising
collect user data
gptkbp:releaseDate late 1990s
gptkbp:removes gptkb:anti-spyware_software
gptkbp:renamed gptkb:GAIN_(Gator_Advertising_Information_Network)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gator
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gator (software)