https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/topics/identity-theft/spyware-malware
Dec 8, 2025 · Combating Spyware and Malware Malware, short for "malicious software," includes viruses and spyware that can steal personal information, send spam, and commit fraud.
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This featurewasintendedto allow anaccessibilityservicetoperformvoicerecognition,however spyware appsquicklyabusedit.Todetectthatavoicecallisactive or …
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2004/04/spyware-poses-risk-consumers-ftc
Apr 29, 2004 · Spyware can cause problems for businesses. Companies may incur costs as they seek to block and remove spyware from their employees’ computers; productivity may be
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Dec 8, 2025 · The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years.
https://www.ftc.gov/reports/us-safe-web-act-protecting-consumers-spam-spyware-fraud-legislative-recommendation-congress
Jun 1, 2005 · The US SAFE WEB Act: Protecting Consumers from Spam, Spyware, and Fraud. A Legislative Recommendation to Congress
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/events/2004/04/monitoring-software-your-pc-spyware-adware-other-software
Reports Spyware Workshop: Monitoring Software On Your Personal Computer: Spyware, Adware, and Other Software: Report of the Federal Trade Commission Staff
https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/protecting-personal-information-guide-business-0
Most companies keep sensitive personal information in their files—names, Social Security numbers, credit card, or other account data—that identifies customers or employees.This
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/12/ftc-finalizes-order-banning-stalkerware-provider-spyware-business
Dec 21, 2021 · The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order banning a stalkerware provider and its CEO from the surveillance business to settle allegations the company ...
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/ftc_safe_web_congressional_report_oct_2023.pdf
The cases listed cover a broad range of subjects, ranging from fraud, spam, and spyware to deceptive advertising, data security, and privacy. Section II.C. details how the FTC regu
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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 pers