Even as they move rapidly toward taking action against malicious software programs in the next few weeks, US federal lawmakers recognize that any move they make will likely have a limited effect on the huge problem of spyware.
Fearing that a pending anti-spyware bill, the Spyblock Act, could inadvertently hamper legitimate downloadable products, software makers are busy lobbying for legislation that would pre-empt myriad state initiatives under way.
Earlier this month, Microsoft Corp. Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates was on Capitol Hill talking to lawmakers about a market-driven approach to battling spyware—an approach that has won a number of adherents in Congress.
Source: Eweek
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