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Bill imposes prison time over 'spyware' |
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cj writes "WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House on Thursday passed
the second bill in three days that would outlaw spyware, irritating software that quietly monitors the activities of Internet users.
It would add penalties of up to five years in prison for people convicted of
installing such programs without a computer user's permission.
The bill, known as the Internet Spyware Prevention Act, passed 415-0. It
would give the Justice Department $10 million to crack down on companies and
others that secretly install spyware and those who attempt to trick victims into
disclosing personal details and financial information in e-mail scams popularly
known as phishing.
Excerpts from CNN/Tech.
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