One Step Ahead

The State of Utah, in the USA, is trying to make "spyware" illegal, but a spyware company is trying to block the legislation, claiming that it infringes on free speech
rights in the U.S. Constitution.

"Spyware" (or "scumware", as it's sometimes called) is the name given to the annoying software that pops up advertising windows when you're surfing the Net. It's often installed without your permission, or the permission notice is buried deep in the bowels of the terms and conditions when installing something else.

I run SpyBot and AdAware every week to clean my PC of any scumware that might have been installed behind my back.

To learn more, read The Common Sense Guide to PC Security.