Press Release: Commission welcomes fast and effective intervention by Dutch regulator OPTA against spyware and malware placed on 22 million computers

'I welcome the determined move by the Dutch regulator OPTA', said EU Telecoms and Media Commissioner Viviane Reding. 'Spyware, spam and malware are a real plague for Internet users. The decision of OPTA, which applies EU legislation vigorously, will therefore help considerably to make our European information society a safer, more trustworthy place for consumers and businesses. I call on the regulators of other countries to follow the positive example set by the Dutch regulator.'