- Wed Jan 30 2008 Congresswoman: Let ISPs probe for pirates
Rep. Mary Bono Mack says Congress shouldn't get in the way of Internet service providers that want to detect illegal sharing of copyrighted material.
Posted by Anne Broache
- Tue Jul 29 2003 Lawmaker wants limits to spyware
Rep. Mary Bono introduces a bill that would take the "spy" out of spyware, requiring companies to get permission from computer users before installing the software on their machines.
Posted by Lisa M. Bowman
- Tue Jun 17 2003 Lawmaker downplays RIAA job rumors
California Congresswoman Mary Bono denies reports that she hopes to replace Hilary Rosen at head of the recording industry organization, but stops short of ruling out a move there.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Mon Nov 12 2007 Take that, Bono: Microsoft will let you pimp your Zune
A day before its revamped Zune media players are unveiled, Microsoft announces that users will be able to customize them with a whole slew of artist-designed laser-etchings--for free.
Posted by Caroline McCarthy
- Thu Nov 17 2005 Photos: Coming to grips with adware
Backers gather to launch the Trusted Download Program, which aims to help people deal with adware and spyware.
- Wed Feb 16 2005 House panel approves spyware bill
Cookies are not covered by the bill--something some online advertisers were worried about.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Tue Apr 20 2004 House scrutinizes spyware
A hearing before the House could lead to legislation targeting the controversial breed of software.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Wed May 28 2003 Congressional caucus fights piracy
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Fri May 1 2009 Lime Wire tells Congress its P2P software is safe now
After Congress reopens probe into peer-to-peer file sharing, Lime Wire says latest version of its software is designed to prevent inadvertent file sharing and is the most secure of its kind.
Posted by Elinor Mills
- Thu Jun 17 2004 House panel passes spyware permission bill
No more sneaking monitoring software onto people's PCs if this becomes law.
Posted by John Borland