Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

One of the more common ways cybercriminals cash out access to bank accounts involves draining the victim’s funds via Zelle , a “peer-to-peer” (P2P) payment service used by many financial institutions that allows customers to quickly send cash to friends and family.

Scams

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

The Blacklist Alliance provides technologies and services to marketing firms concerned about lawsuits under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), a 1991 law that restricts the making of telemarketing calls through the use of automatic telephone dialing systems and artificial or prerecorded voice messages.

Mobile

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Credit cards come with consumer protections that limit your liability if your card information is stolen. Credit cards offer more protections, and less disruption, for victims of fraud. Keep a close eye on your accounts. This is especially risky if you’re using the same password for your credit card and banking accounts.

Scams

Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

For both dormant and existing businesses, the fraudsters attempt to create or modify the target company’s accounts at Dun & Bradstreet. She shared with me a copy of the lease, which included a fraudulent ID and even a vehicle insurance card for a Land Cruiser we got rid of like 15 years ago. ” PHANTOM OFFICES.

Identity Theft

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Enacted in May 2018, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act rolls back some of the restrictions placed on banks in the wake of the Great Recession of the last decade. By the same token, freezes do nothing to prevent crooks from abusing unauthorized access to these existing accounts.

Identity Theft

Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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.

Scams

Centraleyes

MAY 8, 2024

The AI revolution in finance presents numerous opportunities and, simultaneously, the potential for many risks , specifically regarding consumer protection. Financial institutions must emphasize trust-building measures by preserving data privacy and consumer protection to mitigate risk in AI systems. and investor doubts.

Consumer Protection

CSO Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Maryland Personal Information Protection Act – Security Breach Notification Requirements – Modifications (House Bill 1154). Massachusetts 201 CMR 17 (aka Mass Data Protection Law). 4806 — An Act relative to consumer protection from security breaches.

CSO

Malwarebytes

JULY 23, 2021

Two months after fully restoring its systems, CNA Financial, the leading US insurance company that was attacked by a group using Phoenix CryptoLocker ransomware, issued a legal notice of an information security incident to the Consumer Protection Bureau in New Hampshire.

Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting sensitive health information, particularly electronic health records (EHRs).

Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

are subject to laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the HITECH Act), as well as regulations such as the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA). Financial Data Protection Laws.

Data privacy

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2023

Anyone taking the bait stands a good chance of losing control of their personal data or suffering from all manner of dubious payments leaving their bank account. The calls also violated spoofing laws by using misleading caller ID to disguise the enterprise’s role and prompt consumers to answer.

Scams

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

These obligations of security assessment, security by design, and ethics by design, will mean that those involved will be held to ever-increasing levels of accountability and will require ever-stronger forms of collaboration. This is a fundamental goal of both the proposal and the GDPR. …and more. . …and more.

Artificial Intelligence

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These emails may appear to be from legitimate retailers, offering enticing deals or requesting account verification. Stay informed and aware: Keep yourself updated on the latest holiday scams and trends by reading reputable blogs , news sources, and consumer protection websites.

Scams

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The CCPA requires the AG to provide opinions to “[a]ny business or third party” as well as warnings and an opportunity to cure before the business can be held accountable for a violation of the CCPA. race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, etc.); o)(2)(i)-(ii). [5]

Internet

Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Genetic Information Maryland was one of a select group of states that included genetic information in their listing of personal information categories in previous Maryland consumer protection acts. HB962 expands and specifies exactly which types of genetic information are subject to breach notification requirements.

Data privacy

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The CCPA requires the AG to provide opinions to “[a]ny business or third party” as well as warnings and an opportunity to cure before the business can be held accountable for a violation of the CCPA. race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, etc.);

Government

Responsible Cyber

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The platform offers flexible pricing models based on organizational size and complexity. Corporater’s Platform Features The platform’s strength lies in its ability to centralize multiple compliance frameworks in a single system.

Risk

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. Their website lists 57 different offerings for business: products for industries like automotive, education, health care, insurance, and restaurants. Before the. 1 November 2017.

Computers and Electronics