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Family Alert On Spyware

Overview of Spyware
Spyware is one type of malicious software (malware) that collects information from a computing system without your consent. Spyware can capture keystrokes, screenshots, authentication credentials, personal email addresses, web form data, internet usage habits, and other personal information. Often, the data is delivered to online attackers who sell it to others or use it themselves to execute financial crimes, identity theft, or use it for marketing or spam.

Software installed after the user has read and agreed to a clear privacy policy or to an End-User License Agreement (EULA) that describes the data collection activities does not meet the definition of spyware. It is your responsibility to carefully read these polices to make sure you understand and agree with the terms of the agreement

Spying by a Trusted Insider
A trusted insider, for example, might be an employee who uses spyware to collect corporate information which can be sold in the underground economy, used for blackmail, or used to gain access to more valuable information at some later time. Another example of the trusted insider group includes family members or close relations such as spouses or significant others trying to catch inappropriate behavior or infidelity.

A West Virginia lawyer who specializes in the new field of Internet Law can assist you with all of your legal worries pertaining to Internet / Cyber laws. From assistance in patent application to filing claims of infringement, an Internet lawyer will help you with any topic of concern. Contact us know.

	Did You Know?
	You may be able to leave your pension to your spouse or child. In general, if you are married, your spouse is entitled to a portion of your pension if you die first. There is some cost to that, however, that usually serves to reduce the monthly retirement payments you would have received if the benefits were to be paid just during your lifetime. If you and your spouse agree, you can waive this survivor benefit protection, and/or sometimes name some other person(s) (such as a child) as your beneficiary. Consult with your family lawyer and review the plan summary carefully to find out your rights and responsibilities in this area.