3 measures aim to curb spyware

RELIEF LIKELY, BUT DON'T EXPECT A QUICK FIX

Last year Congress took on spam. This year it's spyware.
Congress is considering three bills attempting to slow the spread of spyware, the unwanted and often harmful software creeping onto millions of personal computers. Spyware covers a broad array of software that's surreptitiously downloaded and can open the door to identity theft, scams or computer glitches.

from MercuryNews.com