Ric Keller: “Mr. Speaker, spyware is a serious and growing problem. This software…”

On the recordMay 22, 2007

Mr. Speaker, spyware is a serious and growing problem. This software allows criminals to hack into a computer to alter the user's security setting, collect personal information to steal a user's identity or commit other crimes. H.R. 1525, the Internet Spyware Prevention Act of 2007, is bipartisan legislation that imposes criminal penalties on computer hacking intrusions and the use of spyware. A maximum term of 5 years imprisonment can be imposed for a hacking violation in which an unauthorized user accesses a computer. In addition, a maximum of 2 years imprisonment can be imposed for anyone who uses spyware to break into a computer and alter the security settings or obtain the user's personal information. This bill also authorizes $10 million for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Department of Justice to increase Federal prosecutions of these new offenses. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this bill.

Said by

Ric Keller

Republican · Florida

Source

govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the Internet Spyware Prevention Act of 2007 and its implications for computer security.

Share on X Share on Facebook Email this quote

Ric Keller: “Mr. Speaker, spyware is a serious and growing problem. This software allows criminals to hack into a computer to alter…”

Editor's note · Context