Spyware and Malware - Federal Trade Commission
Jul 18, 2025 · Combating Spyware and Malware Malware, short for "malicious software," includes viruses and spyware that can steal personal information, send spam, and commit fraud.
Protect Your Computer from Malware - Federal Trade Commission
Malware, short for malicious software, includes viruses and spyware that get installed on your computer or mobile device without you knowing it. Criminals use malware to steal personal …
spyware and malware | Federal Trade Commission
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This featurewasintendedto allow anaccessibilityservicetoperformvoicerecognition,however spyware appsquicklyabusedit.Todetectthatavoicecallisactive or …
The US SAFE WEB Act provisions are needed to help the FTC to protect consumers from cross-border fraud and deception, and particularly to fight spam, spyware, and Internet fraud and …
Support King, LLC (SpyFone.com), In the Matter of
Jul 18, 2025 · The FTC approved a proposed order banning SpyFone and its CEO Scott Zuckerman from the surveillance business over allegations that the stalkerware app company …
Lenovo Settles FTC Charges it Harmed Consumers With …
Lenovo Settles FTC Charges it Harmed Consumers With Preinstalled Software on its Laptops that Compromised Online Security
Spyware can lead to identity theft when a “keystroke logger” captures all keystrokes the user types on the consumer keyboard, including passwords and PIN numbers. It can monitor and …
Press Releases | Federal Trade Commission
Dec 15, 2025 · FTC Extends Deadline for Submitting Spyware Comments: The Federal Trade Commission has extended until May 21, 2004, the public comment period for submitting …
Press Releases | Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission today told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Trade, Tourism, and Economic Development that spyware …