Spyware Bill’s Chances Uncertain in Senate
An antispyware bill that the U.S. House of Representatives passed this week earned praise from cybersecurity groups, but faces an uncertain future in the Senate. The bill, which would create penalties of up to five years in prison for some spyware-like behavior, is a “needed piece of legislation in order to protect consumers,” said Kevin Richards, federal government relations manager for Symantec Corp. Many online identity theft schemes start with spyware on a victim’s computer, he said.
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