Tech Today: Congress to Pursue Spyware Exports

By Tom Loftus Michael Reynolds/EPA Congress to Introduce Spyware Bill: A bill to restrict U.S. exports of technology that can be used to censor the Internet or conduct user surveillance will be introduced in the House soon, reports the Wall Street Journal. The bill would also require that companies listed…

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Apple iPhone linked to Carrier IQ ‘spyware’

Apple did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment. Discussing Carrier IQ software on Android devices, Graham Cluley of the internet security firm Sophos said: “The inability to opt-out or remove the software without informing the user is extremely concerning. “Combine that with all of the sensitive information the…

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