Spyware poses identity-theft risk (Update)

A new study finds that a growing amount of Internet spyware -- programs downloaded to users' computers without their knowledge -- is designed specifically to steal personal information that could be used for identity theft.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news6528.html">Spyware poses identity-theft risk (Update)</a></p> <p>A new study finds that a growing amount of Internet spyware -- programs downloaded to users' computers without their knowledge -- is designed specifically to steal personal information that could be used for identity theft. </p>