Ask the Expert  Who's fighting the spyware operators?  Why do
the malicious hackers responsible for spyware get away with
invading our personal property without being caught and
prosecuted? It seems like this would be a high priority for law
enforcement.      Requires Free Membership to View  There are
many factors that prevent spyware purveyors from being put
behind bars. First off, many of them distribute spyware through
a complex network of partnerships and identities, making the
true criminals hard to find. Even worse, many spyware operators
conduct their business from overseas. In these countries, the
legal systems and law enforcement personnel are not well-
equipped to confront the threat.  Law enforcement not only faces
complex jurisdictional issues, but they also often experience
communication barriers. Imagine explaining some complex
technical and legal issues to someone with whom you have no
language in common.  Finally, law enforcement is very busy these
days. While law enforcement officials do aggr