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Two Federal Trade Commission officials ignited a political firestorm on Thursday by criticizing proposed laws targeting spyware and suggesting that the measures might harm legitimate software products, too.

During an appearance before a House of Representatives panel, FTC Commissioner Mozelle Thompson said the measures were the wrong approach to spyware and adware. “I do not believe legislation is the answer at this time,” he said. “Instead, we should give industry the time to respond…Self-regulation combined with enforcement of existing laws might be the best way to go.