Anti-spyware legislation
Well once again it seems that the US is ahead of the curve when it comes to legislation involving computers. This time there will soon be some laws that will levy substantial penalties against purveyors of spyware. This is of course long overdue as spyware has in and of itself generated a market for its eradication. Simply put though, there should be no need for this. Software vendors who install this type of malware (yes it is malware in my books) should be heavily fined and if appropriate sent to jail. Only then will this type of "add-on" feature disappear from software programs.
Technorati Tags: Spyware, Malware, Sofware vendor, Legislation
Will Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 2:20 am
Good, but the main problem is that companies that offer those spyware install against money are located in countries that do not care. They are located in countries like russia, so you can not eliminate the root problem.
Catalin Nichita Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 12:29 am
International legislation is very different. In this moment is impossible eradicate the spyware.
forex Says:
June 10th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I totally agree with catalin, trying to legislate it would be trivial. No one can permanently nullify spyware.
Nazz Says:
July 12th, 2009 at 2:46 am
Yurp. No one can nullify spyware permanently.