Spyware and Malware - Federal Trade Commission
Jul 18, 2025 · Combating Spyware and Malware Malware, short for "malicious software," includes viruses and spyware that can steal personal information, send spam, and commit fraud.
Protect Your Computer from Malware - Federal Trade Commission
Malware, short for malicious software, includes viruses and spyware that get installed on your computer or mobile device without you knowing it. Criminals use malware to steal personal …
Surveillance Pricing - Federal Trade Commission
Jan 17, 2025 · Resources on the FTC's research, inquiries, and statements about surveillance pricing practices.
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FTC Seeks Comment on Petition to Vacate 2021 Order Related to …
Jul 18, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a request from Scott Zuckerman, the CEO of a company that marketed “stalkerware” apps, to vacate or modify the …
This featurewasintendedto allow anaccessibilityservicetoperformvoicerecognition,however spyware appsquicklyabusedit.Todetectthatavoicecallisactive or …
FTC Announces Refund Claims Process for Avast Customers …
Feb 24, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission is sending claim forms to consumers who bought deceptively marketed antivirus software from Avast.
Genshin Impact Game Developer Will be Banned from Selling …
Jan 17, 2025 · The maker of the video game Genshin Impact has agreed to pay $20 million and to block children under 16 from making in-game purchases without parental consent to settle …
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) technology is a way to share music, video and documents, play games, and facilitate online telephone conversations. The technology enables computers using the same …
Lenovo Settles FTC Charges it Harmed Consumers With …
Lenovo Settles FTC Charges it Harmed Consumers With Preinstalled Software on its Laptops that Compromised Online Security