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Major Banks Under Fire for Refusing Reimbursements to Victims of Online Payment Scams

Identity IQ

As online payment scams become increasingly prevalent, victims have raised significant concerns about consumer protection and financial security. The increase in online payment scams, particularly those involving Zelle, has led to significant financial losses for consumers. Key Takeaways Major U.S.

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Is Apple about to embrace third-party app stores?

Malwarebytes

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) , also referred to as Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, was introduced by the European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, in December 2020 and was recently signed into law, in September 2022. From now on, they must show that they also allow for fair competition on the internet.

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An Introduction to the Hawaii Consumer Privacy Protection Act

Centraleyes

2021 Hawaii Privacy Bills HB125 (Enacted into Law) In 2021, the Governor of Hawai‘i signed into law (HB125) the Uniform Employee and Student Online Privacy Protection Act creating additional protections for student privacy, and this time imposing liability directly on educational institutions. They are listed below.

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Advice for manufacturers on the coming PSTI regulation

Pen Test Partners

The PSTI bill became an Act of Parliament after achieving Royal Assent in December 2022. By adhering to these guidelines, stakeholders across the product supply chain can contribute to a safer digital environment for consumers, mitigating the risks associated with cyber threats and vulnerabilities. What does non-compliance look like?

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Timeshare Owner? The Mexican Drug Cartels Want You

Krebs on Security

One evening in late 2022, someone phoned Mr. & Mrs. Dimitruk , a retired couple from Ontario, Canada and asked whether they’d ever considered selling their timeshare in Florida. If you are the victim of a timeshare scam like this, please consider filing a report with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), at ic3.gov.

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Data Privacy in the United States: A Recap of 2023 Developments

Centraleyes

Connecticut – S 1058: Attorney Generals Recommendations Enacted to enhance consumer protection, Connecticut’s S 1058 intersects with charitable organizations, telecommunications, and the attorney general’s recommendations. This bill is categorized as Comprehensive.

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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

SecureWorld News

It will likely become necessary for defenders to deploy their own agentic AI bots, culminating in constant AI vs. AI warfare across the internet. Since Californias passage of California Consumer Protection Act, later superseded by the California Privacy Rights Act, over 20 states have passed comprehensive privacy laws.