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Reviews mixed on legislation to protect consumers from spyware

Congresswoman Mary Bono's (R-CA) legislation to protect consumers from invasive and unsolicited spyware passed in the full House Energy and Commerce Committee June 24 and is expected to go before the full House of Representatives this year for final passage. Some say the legislation is a step in the right direction; while other consumer privacy experts claim it's doomed to fail.H.R. 2929, the "Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act" (SPY Act) proposes to protect you from unknowingly downloading spyware by requiring that you receive a clear and conspicuous notice before downloading spyware. The bill also includes provisions to inhibit unfair or deceptive behavior that could rob you of your privacy or the ability to use your computer effectively, such as key-stroke logging, computers highjacking and the display of advertisements that cannot be closed, Bono claims in a June 24 press release about the legislation.Spyware is a terrible problem and it's true that something needs to be done about it, says Frank Heasley, PhD, president and CEO of MedZilla.com, a leading Internet recruitment and professional community that serves biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and science."We've seen, first-hand, what it can do when clients call and tell us that they are having trouble using the MedZilla job board, when, in fact, their computers are paralyzed because they've unknowingly downloaded spyware."Moving in the right direction?Jordana Beebe, communications director at the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, San Diego, Calif., says the legislation seems a good move in that it requires your consent before spyware is loaded on your computers. "One of the most problematic aspects of spyware right now is that people don't know when it's on their hard drive and when it has been loaded.

It's also difficult to locate once it is on your hard drive," she says. "Definitely, making that process more transparent and requiring some sort of express consent before spyware can be downloaded is a step in the right direction."However, Beebe says that by allowing consent, it means that spyware has not been banned. "I don't see where this makes spyware illegal, which of course, I think many people would prefer," she says.To some degree, some might say that this legislation legitimizes spyware by the very fact that it allows spyware to still be downloaded on your computers, according to Beebe. She says she is concerned that consumers might not understand the terms they read on the notices or know that spyware can compromise their computers' security. Or, doomed to fail?Jim Harper, editor of Pirvacilla.org, a privacy think-tank, thinks the legislation is doomed to fail.

According to a Privacilla press release, the spyware legislation would not improve life for American consumers, and the act would only lamely attempt to outlaw spyware, requiring "unworkable and unwanted privacy notices.""Congress is poised to repeat some of its worst recent failures," Harper says. "Congress didn't eliminate spam with the CAN-SPAM law. Congress didn't create privacy with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley law. But they're at it again with spyware." The SPY Act would outlaw 20 software practices and require notice and consent procedures for information collection programs. But the legislation is aimed at people who don't care what the law is and people who can't be found, Harper says.Dr.

Heasley agrees. "The internet cannot police itself due to legal penalties for retaliation. The net result is that innocent users are at the mercy of those who break the laws because they do so with the impunity in the knowledge that they will not be prosecuted, and that if their victims fight back, it is the victims who will suffer at the hands of the government."Harper suggests that the solution to the problem is in technology. "Spyware is like spam. The people causing the problem can hide themselves from law enforcement.

So, technical solutions are going to be what solves the spyware problem. The anti-virus companies are already adding anti-spyware capabilities to their products. It's a big challenge to sort out spyware and other ?malware' from the good software, but they can do it."About MedZilla.comEstablished in mid 1994, MedZilla is the original web site to serve career and hiring needs for professionals and employers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medicine, science and healthcare. MedZilla databases contain about 10,000 open positions, 13,000 resumes from candidates actively seeking new positions and 71,000 archived resumes.Medzilla? is a Registered Trademark owned by Medzilla Inc. Copyright ?2004, MedZilla, Inc.

Permission is granted to reproduce and distribute this text in its entirety, and if electronically, with a link to the URL www.medzilla.com. For permission to quote from or reproduce any portion of this message, please contact Michele Groutage, Director of Marketing and Development, MedZilla, Inc. Email: e-mail protected from spam bots..

Microsoft AntiSpyware Program Review

Microsoft recently released a beta version of their new AntiSpyware tool. After downloading and installing this new tool, I must say I was impressed. The tool found everything I threw at it, including a few that AdAware could not find. Microsoft has also implemented a network for people to join if they wish to combat new spyware. It is kind of like a huge lab if you will.

Althought the beat version is free, it does expire in 2005, and MS is sure to charge for the final product. However, I think that this tool will be a great product for all computer users who are tired of constantly fighting spyware and adware. I am advising all of my clients at www.victoriatechnology.com to download it and try it out. You can find Microsoft Spyware here..

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Spyware Defense? Introduces Next Generation Spyware Protection

(ContentDesk) August 12, 2005 -- Ashantiplc Ltd., provider of software development and proprietary technology to individuals and businesses worldwide, today announced the launch of its Spyware Defense application. Spyware Defense is an efficient software program driving even more robust functionality than other similar applications on the market today. Its biggest advantage is in its real-time elimination of spyware upon detection, user control over what programs are eliminated and what are kept, and its centralized management features within a LAN environment for large-scale enterprise protection.Spyware Defense works on single computers or local area networks. Its robust, centralized LAN features include domain-wide client installation, remote client execution, remote client signature updates and scheduled automatic remote client spyware scanning and removal. Enterprises and IT administrators find the application extremely effective because it offers scanning and removal of spyware...

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PAL?s Spyware Removal Tool

Once spyware, adware, keyloggers, Trojans and other malicious codes have installed themselves onto your computer the consequences are seemingly endless.
Not only do they record and send off information about your internet habits, online purchases and other computer usage information, they can also tap into private information such as credit card and social security numbers.
Each time a computer user is online they are downloading spyware onto their computer, without their consent or knowledge.
Clicking on pop up ads or visiting certain web sites, even some of which are thought to be secure, are all ways spyware infects your computer.
Many commonly used game, music and other freeware programs allow spyware in when they are downloaded.To rid your computer of current spyware infections and prevent future invasions it is best to keep your computer clean with one of the many spyware scan and removal tools, such as PAL's free spyware tool.

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Watching the Watchers : Detection and Removal of Spyware

If spyware were a person and he set himself up in yourhouse, you are likely going to do one of two things. You'llkick him out yourself or you'll call someone (such as thepolice) to do it for you. Employing tools that detect and remove spyware from yourPC, whether it's at home or at the office, should be on thelist of top things to do for your complete protection, andthe protection of your children. Spyware is a generic term for insidious programs designedto track, store and report back on your actions on thecomputer, whether you're logged onto the Internet or not.The most benign forms began as adware, software that triedto make sure the end user didn't receive any ads theywouldn't be interested in. The theory is great, but thepractice has been warped by abuse.

There are a number of tools available for the detecting andremoving of Spyware. Ad-Aware is a very reputable piece ofsoftware that detects, isolates and removes spyware fromyour PC. Available for free download, Ad-Aware...

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Flowers Wilting? Tips for making your flowers last longer

We all know one disadvantage of flowers is that they don't last very long. While they are here they bring happiness and warmth to any dull decorating space. If your flowers are dieing awfully fast, then you may be using poor flower care routines. There are many little things that you can do to lengthen the life span of your flower arrangements and flower bouquets. Many florists and flower shops provide good information on how to care for your specific flower type.

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lynda.com Releases Encore DVD 2.0 Essential Training

Ojai, California (ContentDesk) August 10, 2006 -- lynda.com, the company specializing in self-paced career and computer training in digital media and design, announced today the release of Encore DVD 2.0 Essential Training.Encore DVD 2.0 Essential Training demonstrates each step involved in authoring a DVD with Adobes Encore DVD 2.0. From planning a project, gathering content, and creating navigation to bit budgeting, authoring, and testing, instructor Chad Perkins shows users how to complete...

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Finding The Best MLM Business For You Requires Some Searching

Looking for the best MLM network marketing opportunity for you? There are many business opportunities out there. Look over the field before selecting one particular offering. Most of these type programs have a low up-front investment. The products they distribute are often everyday household products that everyone uses. Start with your family and friends and then venture out to make your business the best MLM network marketing company around.

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Microfiber Bedding- A New Favorite

Microfiber is used in so many ways that we hear the word often when speaking of bedding, apparel, fabrics and furniture.

Microfiber bedding is a newer fabric and is very, very popular these days- but have you every wondered what this microfiber truly is?

To the layman who doesn't want a bunch of technical data, the fiber is microscopically thin..1/100th the diameter of a human hair.
Microfiber bedding, as a result is wonderfully soft to the touch.
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