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Originally posted by stocktrader23
Pardon me for being a dumbass but couldn't something be done eventually to keep spyware from every being installed?
Even if it comes down to requiring any program that changes the registry to be centrally authorized by someone you would think they could do something about it if they wanted.
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I'm sure something could be done, although I'm no expert on this. Unfortunately, the spyware makers, like the virus makers before them, will just write new spyware programs which will circumvent the blocking software, resulting in a never ending circle of new spyware versions followed by new spyware blocker versions. The result? More and more $$ being thrown at the problem, which will ultimately translate into higher and higher costs for all of us who use the net.
There is some legislation in the works which will make spyware illegal (if it passes). Unfortunately, that won't do anything to stop spyware from companies outside the reach of the law (i.e., outside the USA). There has been some talk at the UN about an international effort to combat the problem, but those clown can't agree on the time of day, much less something important like this.