Congress Takes on ‘Spyware’ Problem; Will They Go Too Far?
Experts warn that unseen cyber-thieves use aptly named “spyware” programs to snoop around computers, farming personal data and passwords and tracing every keystroke users make. Some members of Congress are trying to beef up laws against cyber-snooping, but critics say the proposals may go too far. Few disagree about spyware’s potential for damage. “There is a huge continuum of harm that can be caused,” said Rick Quaresima of the Federal Trade Commission, “from a nuisance and annoyance to major identity theft issues. That’s the real danger.”
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