Spyware and Malware - Federal Trade Commission
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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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 information and …
Monitoring Software on Your PC: Spyware, Adware and Other Software
Reports Spyware Workshop: Monitoring Software On Your Personal Computer: Spyware, Adware, and Other Software: Report of the Federal Trade Commission Staff
Spyware Poses Risk to Consumers - FTC - Federal Trade Commission
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 affected by pop …
Report Identity Theft - Federal Trade Commission
Apr 16, 2025 · Consumers can report identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov, the federal government’s one-stop resource to help people report and recover from identity theft. The site provides step-by-step …
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 regularly uses SAFE WEB …
Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business
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 information often is …
FTC Permanently Halts Unlawful Spyware Operations
Nov 21, 2006 · The FTC charged that the defendants’ spyware intercepted and replaced search results provided to users who queried popular Internet search engines, and barraged consumers with pop …