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The Effect of 180solutions on Affiliate Commissions and Merchants Shows that 180solutions diverts commissions from online merchants and affiliates using questionable tactics. http://www.benedelman.org/spyware/180-affiliates/

180search Assistant.com Official FAQ for the 180search Assistant software alleged to have been installed on people's computers without their knowledge. Details what the product does and how it is installed. http://www.180searchassistant.com/faq.html

BenEdelman.org: Nonconsensual 180 Installations Continue Article covering an unauthorised installation of 180's Zango software. (February 20, 2006) http://www.benedelman.org/news/022006-1.html

Zdnet.com: Lawsuit filed against 180solutions Article covers what illegal practices are being alleged by the lawsuit. Also provides a link to the court document. (September 13, 2005) http://blogs.zdnet.com/Spyware/?p=655

Vitalsecurity.org: We're Calm like a Bomb: 180 Solutions go to pieces Discusses stealth installation of 180search assistant by MMG installer and some connected discussion on Zango installation process. (June 14, 2005) http://www.vitalsecurity.org/2005/06/180-solutions-go-to-pieces.html

Advertising Software Company Sues Deceptive Distributor and Promises Reforms, as CDT's Campaign against Spyware Reaps Dividends From CDT.org. Article reports that 180solutions have filed lawsuit against Aztec Marketing for stealth installing 180solutions' products on peoples' PCs. (July 28, 2004) http://www.cdt.org/press/20040728press.shtml

The Register: Pop-up goes the commission Article reporting on the alleged hijacking of affiliate commissions by 180solutions' Zango software through its use of double pop-ups, and 180solutions responses to criticism. (July 28, 2004) http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/07/28/affiliate_network_controversy/

The Register: Can you say n-CASE? Article reporting how 180solutions' nCASE tool, which serves advertising, has been installed on millions of PCs as part of its bundling with freeware applications. (December 9, 2003) http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/12/09/can_you_say_ncase/