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FTC Files Case Against Two Companies Who Market Spyware

From the FTC, this announcement, Law Enforcement Action Targeting Spyware: “Press conference (October 12) to announce a law enforcement action targeting “spyware” – software that takes control of consumers’ computers or monitors their Internet use without their consent.

  • A copy of the complaint (14 pages, PDF) is available via the Center for Democracy and Technology, who filed a related complaint in February 2004.
  • More information in this AP article. and related references from this week on anti-spyware legislation, here and here.
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