The IIA's National Anti-spyware Campaign has two main elements:

• a series of fact sheets informing Internet users about what spyware is, how it gets on your computer, how you remove it and how you prevent re-infection
• a national product trial of low cost anti-spyware software solutions to cleanse machines and protect them from infection.

The IIA has timed the launch of its campaign to co-incide with the release of a new publication from the Federal government entitled 'Taking Care of Spyware', a guide to help Australians protect themselves against spyware on the Internet. (A copy of this publication can be found on the IIA campaign page.)

The IIA has been working closely with the Federal government in its review of applicable legislation and in developing advice for users. This joint industry/government collaboration is fundamental to ensuring that all Australians are afforded the best possible protections against spyware.

The campaign page directs users to the IIA security portal where the fact sheets and tools can be found.

NetAlert also provides advice on spyware through its range of educational materials and web sites.