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Can 'Legit' Spyware Harm You?

Ashley Phillips writes for ABC News:

Nearly every week, consumers are haunted by stories of online-identity theft and that 21st century buzzword that strikes fear in the hearts of Web surfers around the world: spyware.

But not all spyware is created by hackers with nefarious plans to steal your Social Security number; some are produced by legitimate companies for employers, concerned parents and perhaps even suspicious spouses.

But according to experts, all the intent in the world won't keep that spyware from falling into the wrong hands.

posted by Fergie @ 12/04/2007 12:40:00 PM