Battling ''Spyware''

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 20, 2004 -- At a day-long Federal Trade Commission workshop Monday to increase understanding about deceptive software, Microsoft and other industry leaders detailed for U.S. regulators how they are working to reduce the threat of so-called "spyware."

These new and ongoing efforts to increase consumer education, develop anti-spyware technology and codify industry best-practices are more effective first responses than legislation to thwart the distributors of deceptive software, industry leaders said. In particular, Microsoft officials pointed to a new informational Website created by the company, and enhancements in the Microsoft Windows XP operating system that are designed to provide people better control of their PCs.

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