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Web Bug Detection Software Developed

Several companies have developed new programs to detect web bugs. Web bugs are imperceptible images placed on web sites used to track Internet browsing habits. According to a recent report by Security Space, DoubleClick, Excite, and Linkexchange are the most frequent users of web bugs.

New tools hatch for sniffing out Web bugs CNET, March 5, 2001.