Combating Spyware and Malware
Malware, short for "malicious software," includes viruses and spyware that can steal personal information, send spam, and commit fraud. Criminals use appealing websites, desirable downloads, and compelling stories to lure consumers to links that will download malware – especially on computers that don't use adequate security software. Spyware is one type of malware that can monitor or control your computer use. It may be used to send consumers pop-up ads, redirect their computers to unwanted websites, monitor their Internet surfing, or record their keystrokes, which, in turn, could lead to identity theft. There are several steps consumers can take to avoid malware and spyware, such as having up-to-date security software on their computers. There also are steps they can take to reclaim their computers and electronic information.
- FTC Videos Advise What to Do if Your Email is Hacked or Malware Attacks Your Computer ( )
- FTC Outlines Recommendations for Online Advertising In Testimony Before Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee ( )
- FTC, FBI Warn Consumers About ‘Cryptolocker,’ A New Breed of Computer Malware ( )
- FTC Case Results in $163 Million Judgment Against "Scareware" Marketer ( )
- Operator of Deceptive "Scareware" Scheme Will Pay More than $8 Million to Settle FTC Charges ( )
- Spyware Seller Settles FTC Charges; Order Bars Marketing of Keylogger Software for Illegal Uses ( )
- FTC Permanently Shuts Down Notorious Rogue Internet Service Provider ( )
- Court Orders Halt to Sale of Spyware ( )
- FTC Testifies on Spyware ( )
- Judgment Entered Against Spyware Scammer ( )
- Minimizing the Effect of Malware on Your Computer: FTC Offers Information on Protecting, Reclaiming Your Computer ( )
- FTC Permanently Halts Media Motor Spyware Scam ( )
- Programmer Gives Up All The Money He Made Distributing Spyware ( )
- FTC Permanently Halts Unlawful Spyware Operations ( )
- Court Shuts Down Media Motor Spyware Operation ( )
- FTC Closes Door on Spyware Operation ( )
- FTC Shuts Down Spyware Operation ( )
- Disputing the Dogmas of Surveillance Advertising: National Advertising Division Keynote 2021 ( )
- Prepared Statement of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission On Emerging Threats in the Online Advertising Industry ( )
- Prepared Statement of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission On the Commission's Law Â鶹´«Ã½ and Consumer Education Efforts To Address Spyware and Other Malware ( )
- Prepared Statement of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission On Spyware ( )
- Statement on United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce for Testimony on Spyware ( )
- App Developers: Start with Security ( )
- Small Business Computer Security Basics ( )
- Conceptos básicos sobre seguridad informática para pequeños negocios ( )
- Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business ( )
- Cómo Proteger la Información Personal: Una GuÃa para Negocios ( )
- Peer-to-Peer File Sharing: A Guide for Business ( )
- Prepared Statement of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission On Emerging Threats in the Online Advertising Industry ( )
- Prepared Statement of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission On the Commission's Law Â鶹´«Ã½ and Consumer Education Efforts To Address Spyware and Other Malware ( )
- Prepared Statement of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission On Spyware ( )
