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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, its also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. Each year, the first week of March (March 2-8) is recognized as National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW).

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The FFIEC’s Origins and Purpose for Banking Industry

Centraleyes

central banking system. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) – Insures deposits and supervises financial institutions for safety and soundness. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) – Regulates and insures federal credit unions. Mitigating threats such as hacking and cyber extortion.

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

SecureWorld News

Since Californias passage of California Consumer Protection Act, later superseded by the California Privacy Rights Act, over 20 states have passed comprehensive privacy laws. "Growing patchwork of U.S. data privacy laws will create new compliance burdens: The growing patchwork of data privacy regulations across the U.S.,

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The ‘Zelle Fraud’ Scam: How it Works, How to Fight Back

Krebs on Security

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. “Members don’t have to request to use Zelle.

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Customer Tracking at Ralphs Grocery Store

Schneier on Security

Here's an article about Ralphs, a California supermarket chain owned by Kroger: the form proceeds to state that, as part of signing up for a rewards card, Ralphs "may collect" information such as "your level of education, type of employment, information about your health and information about insurance coverage you might carry."

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

Identity IQ

Major Banks Under Fire for Refusing Reimbursements to Victims of Online Payment Scams IdentityIQ Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, have come under intense scrutiny for their response to online payment scams. Key Takeaways Major U.S.

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8 Ways to Protect Yourself against Scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Adam Levin

Scammers who use “phishing” emails (it looks like it’s from a brand you know, but it’s not) will include a link to a fake website where they’ll ask for your banking or other personal information. Credit cards come with consumer protections that limit your liability if your card information is stolen. Be wary of “free” offers.