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Congresswoman reintroduces spyware bill

Congresswoman reintroduces spyware bill

U.S. Rep. Mary Bono (R-Calif.) this week reintroduced her bill to combat spyware as the 109th Congress convened.
Marcia Savage Jan 6 2005 5:56PM Security
Spyware still ignored by organizations, says survey

Spyware still ignored by organizations, says survey

A survey of US businesses shows that spyware has still not been recognized as a serious threat.
Ron Condon Dec 20 2004 11:19AM Security
To prevent and protect – new approaches against spyware

To prevent and protect – new approaches against spyware

Ninety two per cent of IT directors can’t be wrong. That’s the overwhelming majority of high-ranking IT professionals that see spyware as more than a nuisance to enterprises [Web@Work research, 2004]. Estimates even put the number of desktops affected by spyware as high as 90 per cent [US National Cyber Security Alliance].
Nigel Hawthorn Dec 8 2004 1:13PM Security
House approves bills to crack down on spyware

House approves bills to crack down on spyware

Staff Writers Nov 12 2004 5:08PM Security
US enterprises leave themselves open to spyware threat

US enterprises leave themselves open to spyware threat

The vast majority of US enterprises are leaving their networks open to the fast-growing threat of spyware, a newly published study has claimed.
Robert Jaques Nov 3 2004 4:19PM Security
Spyware and the law

Spyware and the law

I spy with my little eye, a legal problem beginning with "S".
Staff Writers Nov 2 2004 6:12PM Security
Survey warns: spyware still a growing threat

Survey warns: spyware still a growing threat

Reports of the demise of spyware have been greatly exaggerated. A survey conducted since January, which pointed to a decrease in spyware over the last quarter, had been interpreted as a sign it was beginning to come under some control. Not so, say Webroot, conductors of the survey.
David Quainton Oct 18 2004 1:34PM Security
Survey shows IT pros don't see spyware, IM as problems

Survey shows IT pros don't see spyware, IM as problems

Enterprise IT managers don't view spyware or instant messaging as major security threats, according to a survey released Tuesday.
Marcia Savage Aug 31 2004 10:47PM Security
Spyware – a nuisance or a real threat?

Spyware – a nuisance or a real threat?

Spyware is a term whose use is becoming increasingly frequent in the lexicon of internet security threats. Just as computer users begin to think that their systems are protected against current menaces – various types of computer malware and spam, etc, so they are faced with yet another challenge. But just how big a threat is spyware for the corporate and home computer user today?
Matthieu Brignon Jul 6 2004 4:30PM Security
FTC to fine spyware users $millions

FTC to fine spyware users $millions

The FTC is under pressure from US Congress to fine spyware users millions of dollars.
Dan Ilett Jun 18 2004 4:31PM Security
One-third of PCs infected by spyware

One-third of PCs infected by spyware

One third of PCs could be infected by spyware.
Dan Ilett Jun 17 2004 11:13AM Security
Online retailer goes to court over spyware

Online retailer goes to court over spyware

Online retailer Overstock.com has become the first company to use Utah's anti-spyware legislation
Jon Tullett May 21 2004 4:10PM Security
Spyware infecting Aust businesses: survey

Spyware infecting Aust businesses: survey
Vivienne Fisher May 12 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
92 per cent of IT managers believe spyware has hit them

92 per cent of IT managers believe spyware has hit them

Almost all IT managers in the UK believe their organisations have been infected with spyware.
Dan Ilett Apr 28 2004 11:51AM Security
Cookies and Web Bugs and Spyware, Oh My!

Cookies and Web Bugs and Spyware, Oh My!

A couple of years ago privacy advocates were bringing cookies, and the privacy issues related to them, to the attention of the general public.
Thresa Lang Jan 16 2004 10:26AM Security
Spyware: Invading user privacy

Spyware: Invading user privacy

Applications that wait to steal your personal information are legion, so Carlos Valiente recommends constant vigilence
Carlos Valiente Jan 13 2004 3:15PM Security

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