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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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Many data brokers are failing to register with state consumer protection agencies

Malwarebytes

Hundreds of data brokers haven’t registered with state consumer protection agencies, according to The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC).

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LifeLock Bug Exposed Millions of Customer Email Addresses

Krebs on Security

Identity theft protection firm LifeLock — a company that’s built a name for itself based on the promise of helping consumers protect their identities online — may have actually exposed customers to additional attacks from ID thieves and phishers. ” LifeLock’s Web site is currently offline.

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Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach

Security Affairs

-based law firm that specializes in complex class action litigation.

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Cybercriminals Accelerate Online Scams During Ramadan and Eid Fitr

Security Affairs

Middle Eastern enterprises, facing this heightened risk, are urged to bolster consumer protection and reinforce their brand security. Notably, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), consumer spending topped regional charts, exceeding $16 billion.

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FCC Enacts Rules Against SIM Swapping to Protect Mobile Phone Users

SecureWorld News

The FCC's proactive approach to fortify consumer protection reflects a commitment to ensuring the security and privacy of individuals in an increasingly interconnected world. RELATED: How to Protect Yourself from the Surge of Smartphone Hijacking ] Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

The CCPA aims to enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for California residents or any other organization that does business with California. Given the focus on protecting consumer privacy, the CCPA regulations will inevitably set the bar for an increase in cybersecurity policies.