WHAT NOT TO "WARE": AS CONGRESS STRUGGLES AGAINST SPYWARE, THE FBI DEVELOPS ITS OWN.

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Title:	WHAT NOT TO "WARE": AS CONGRESS STRUGGLES AGAINST SPYWARE, THE FBI DEVELOPS ITS OWN.
Authors:	Lawson, Benjamin
Source:	Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal. 2008, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p77-103. 27p.
Subjects:	Spyware (Computer software), National security, Automation, United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Threats
Geographic Terms:	United States
Abstract:	The article discusses how U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has managed to turn spyware system to its own advantage. It explores the nature and the dynamics of several wares including adware, spyware and the government-developed spyware known as fedware. It also dwells on policy implications of fedware and explains the two kinds of technologies used by the FBI to describe it. It suggests to develop more affordable software solutions and related regulations to address spyware's threats.
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Abstract:	The article discusses how U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has managed to turn spyware system to its own advantage. It explores the nature and the dynamics of several wares including adware, spyware and the government-developed spyware known as fedware. It also dwells on policy implications of fedware and explains the two kinds of technologies used by the FBI to describe it. It suggests to develop more affordable software solutions and related regulations to address spyware's threats.
ISSN:	07358938