Virus / hack that steals conversions?

[AffApprentice]

Maybe this is a stupid question (which is why I'm asking it in the newb section), but is there a way a malicious affiliate could plant something on my computer that would steal my conversions?

It looks like my clicks are being recorded okay by the networks I'm working with, but I'm suddenly seeing 0 conversions on all the offers I'm running...

Any ideas? How would I look into something like this?

 

[vjstar]

Sure, thats how shady adware works... hijacking yar cookies!

 

[AffApprentice]

How would you detect it? Removing cookies? Clearing cache?

 

[sgtryan]

nope, either:
1. you do not have enough data
2. advertiser is shaving

most likely option 1

 

[HarveyJ]

You detect adware with anti-viral suites, like Spybot or Norton.

That's really computer use 101 shit right there... I don't think this game is for you.

 

[justo_tx]

Maybe this is a stupid question (which is why I'm asking it in the newb section), but is there a way a malicious affiliate could plant something on my computer that would steal my conversions?

Sorry dude, you may not get this but given your question I think it's fucking hilarious.

 

[mattfca]

Are you trying to convert on your own offers? How the fuck would something on YOUR computer steal conversions. What the fuck is shady adware gonna do to steal conversions.

Your LP / Direct linked shit is not on your computer. what the fuck.

 

[pbcustom98]

sounds like he is...