COAST credibility
COAST credibility
In a very interesting turn around for COAST's credibility (and that of the folks who continue to remain as members), Webroot Software issued a press release. "Webroot Software announced today that after careful consideration, the company has decided to withdraw its membership from the Consortium of Anti-Spyware Technology Vendors (COAST). The company issued the following statement: Webroot has always considered our obligations to our customers as our most important mission as a company. We believe their protection, privacy and peace of mind are paramount and have developed products and supported public policies that reflect that view. Our founding of the Consortium of Anti-Spyware Technology Vendors, or COAST, also reflected that position." There is a very odd and long history about COAST. COAST was founded by other companies including Aluria Software. Aluria Software last year gave "Spyware Safe" status to WhenU. COAST recently added 180solutions to its membership. And now Webroot has left this organization.
