Brussels declares war on spyware and spam

The European Commission has called for stronger action against spammers and spyware merchants and said it may bring in further legislation to combat the problem.

However, the Commission also said Member States could do better in enforcing existing legislation covering illegal online activities.

Trumpeting a new 'communication' "On Fighting spam, spyware and malicious software", Viviane Reding, Commissioner for Information Society and Media, said that the Dutch had succeeded in reducing domestic spam by 85 percent.

» electicnews.net - 27-11-2006

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