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Consumer Watchdog Sues Zoom Over Encryption Statements

SecureWorld News

The non-profit consumer advocacy group just announced that it is suing Zoom Video Communications, Inc for violating the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act (DCCPPA), which prohibits unlawful trade practices and false advertising. End-to-end encryption. What did Zoom allegedly lie about?

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Over 100 Million android users fall under Dark Herring Trap

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During the Dark Herring movement, which was going on from March 2020, the subscribers to the application were to be charged $15 for a monthly premium, generating a lot of money continuously, leading to a loss of hundreds of millions caused by the scammers. When the user detects the theft, it would be too late to get their money back.

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Student Sues Whiteworth University for Ransomware Attack

CyberSecurity Insiders

Patrick Loyola is the student who filed the suit as the University failed to protect the data storage servers that stored highly sensitive information about former and present students. A student has launched legal action against an educational institute in the latest case.

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Zoom Settles with FTC over Allegations of Deceptive Security Practices

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The US Federal Trade Commission this week gave final approval to a settlement with Zoom Video Communications over allegations it misled consumers about the level of security provided during videoconferencing sessions and compromised the security of some macOS users.

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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) effective Jan. Some other states have since enacted their own privacy laws, beginning with Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA). Financial Data Protection Laws. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S. Health data and patient data in the U.S.

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PSD2 Regulation and Compliance

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

PSD2 Regulation and Compliance josh.pearson@t… Wed, 09/04/2024 - 23:44 The PSD2 directive is a cornerstone of payment legislation in Europe, designed to enhance consumer protection, foster innovation, and create a more integrated and secure European payment landscape. Initially, PSD2 was set to take full effect on September 14, 2019.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

The CCPA goes into effect January 1, 2020. Below is a history of the CCPA, a summary of its key elements as adopted, including recently adopted technical amendments, and practical takeaways for covered entities as the law moves from passage to 2020 enforcement. The Law Will Likely Change Before January 1, 2020. CCPA Background.