New law in spyware, hijack bowrser

[Hellfighter]

Last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 29, the "Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act," dubbed the SPY ACT. The bill was introduced by Congresswoman Mary Bono (R-CA) and cosponsored by Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR). The SPY ACT prohibits practices such as hijacking a consumer's homepage and keystroke logging. Under the SPY ACT the Federal Trade Commission would have the authority to enforce financial penalties for those who knowingly violate the Act. Additionally, the House passed H.R. 744, the "Internet Spyware Protection Act," which would penalize, through fines or prison sentences, violators who use spyware to steal information, damage a computer or commit fraud.

seen it on the Tv.

will i think that cover any trojan horse too.

[JonM]

very nice

[Hellfighter]

will i found a site that has a lot listed and this included:

Summary: S. 687 regulates the unauthorized installation of computer software, to require clear disclosure to computer users of certain computer software features that may pose a threat to user privacy.

H.R. 29 – The SPY ACT – Congresswoman Mary Bono (R-CA)
Latest Update: Also known as the “Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act.” On January 6, Congresswoman Bono re-introduced her bill from the 108th Congress that aims to protect computer users against internet privacy invasion. On February 4, the bill was marked up, passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, then forwarded on to the full committee for mark-up. On March 9, the full committee ordered the bill to be reported by a vote of 43-0. In October 2004, the original bill passed overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives, but did not pass the Senate before the 108th Congress came to a close.

Summary: This bill would prevent spyware purveyors from hijacking a home page or tracking users’ keystrokes. It requires that spyware programs be easily identifiable and removable, and allows for collection of personal information only after express consent from the user. Additionally, fines are exponentially increased against abusers. As passed, this bill contains an exemption for legitimate security operations.

H.R. 744 – The I-SPY Prevention Act of 2005 – Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA)
Latest Update: Also known as the “Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2005.” On February 10, Representatives Bob Goodlatte, Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-16) and Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) reintroduced the Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2005. It was then referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. This legislation was originally introduced during the 108th Congress and passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 415-0. Currently, there are no plans for hearings or mark-up, however, this bill is expected to move quickly.

Summary: This bill addresses the most egregious activities that are conducted via spyware. It would make the following activities criminal offenses:

Intentionally accessing a computer without authorization, or intentionally exceeding authorized access, by causing a computer program or code to be copied onto the computer and using that program or code to:
Further another federal criminal offense (punishable by fine or imprisonment for up to 5 years)
Intentionally obtain or transmit “personal information” with the intent of injuring or defrauding a person or damaging a computer (punishable by fine or imprisonment for up to 2 years)
Intentionally impair the security protections of a computer (punishable by fine or imprisonment for up to 2 years)
The legislation includes language to preempt States from creating civil remedies based on violations of this act.

[there is a lot more to read check them out]
source: http://www.asginvestigations.com/pi-...index.php?p=44

really make some good reading

there a fine line being adware and spyware if they do something and found it not really a adware there be fine to pay.

[atholon]

Sweet, if I get that spyware on my computer, I am going to threaten them with a lawsuit.

POS companies, I am glad someone is actually doing something about it.

[BADDOG]

Well something definitely needs to be done!!!!

Regards

[Hellfighter]

will thats only in the USA zone any one inside the 50th states be asking for trouble

[atholon]

Anyone wanna start a class action lawsuit against the people that started this pain in the neck? The Gainware company?

BTW Greetings from the land of RedHat linux.