Hi guys, this is Mark from Charity Engine. Apologies for not chipping in sooner, only just seen this.

First and most important thing; can I just point out that our client is only EVER installed with the user's explicit permission. Jumping to an accusation of "botnet" is entirely unwarranted.

CE is a global computing grid which is doing dozens of commercial tasks along with computing for GRC projects (GRC only gets our surplus, which is a fraction of our full capacity).

Don't understand why you didn't just call or email us, guys. Would have taken 60 seconds.

EDIT: Now I understand why. This is simply a smear by disgruntled GRC miners whose only motivation is removing the biggest fish so they earn more GRC themselves. Duly noted, and we shall now increase our contribution to GRC projects accordingly. Told you we were actually holding back just to be nice, so well done lads. Shot yourselves in both feet.