Centraleyes

MARCH 27, 2025

This comprehensive guide will explore the council’s origins, structure, responsibilities, and impact across various domains such as cybersecurity, real estate, and regulatory compliance. Cybersecurity: Mitigating risks associated with digital threats. Consumer Protection: Upholding fair lending and privacy standards.

Banking

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Death, taxes, and cybersecurity. While cybersecurity has its bad side (breaches, hacks, AI); it also has a good side (good practitioners and vendors fighting the good fight, AI). AI dominates a lot of the predictions; as does the continued shortage of folks to fill cybersecurity roles. Zero trust is not going anywhere.

Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

MAY 12, 2025

At its May 1 meeting, the agency board provided key updates on draft CCPA regulations related to AI and cybersecurity. Peters, Ali Bloom, and Chirag H. Patel There is never a boring moment in California privacy law, and these past weeks have been no exception.

Retail

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

In the headline for a  recent story published by Cybernews , the cybersecurity media outlet said that 16 billion passwords were exposed in a record-breaking data breach, opening access to Facebook, Google, Apple, and any other service imaginable. Take the latest report of a major breach. Sounds scary, right?

Passwords

Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2025

Spreads via Impersonation of Official Email to Target Users in Taiwan Belgian prosecutor probes alleged Chinese hacking of intelligence service Exclusive: Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning Cybersecurity Trump 2.0

Cybercrime

Malwarebytes

JULY 22, 2025

Whether you’ve fallen for the scam or not, report the incident to local authorities, the FTC, or relevant consumer protection bodies. We don’t just report on phone security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

Scams

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

One month into his second term, President Trump’s actions to shrink the government through mass layoffs, firings and withholding funds allocated by Congress have thrown federal cybersecurity and consumer protection programs into disarray. Image: Shutterstock. Greg Meland. federal government information systems than China.”

Consumer Protection

Malwarebytes

JUNE 25, 2025

Hundreds of data brokers haven’t registered with state consumer protection agencies, according to The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC). Unfortunately, the Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2024 did not advance.

Consumer Protection

Zero Day

JULY 1, 2025

"The differences between states with respect to AI regulation reflect the different approaches states have to the underlying issues, like employment law, consumer protection laws, privacy laws, and civil rights," Ballew points out. "AI regulation needs to be incorporated into these existing legal schemes." 

Artificial Intelligence

Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

"The differences between states with respect to AI regulation reflect the different approaches states have to the underlying issues, like employment law, consumer protection laws, privacy laws, and civil rights," Ballew points out. "AI regulation needs to be incorporated into these existing legal schemes." 

Internet

SecureBlitz

APRIL 12, 2024

In this interview, we sat down with Michael Bruemmer, Vice President of Experian Data Breach Resolution Group and Consumer Protection, to learn more about cyber threats and how primary internet users can protect themselves. Want to prevent identity theft? Experian is the world’s leading global information services company.

Consumer Protection

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Samuel Levine, the Director of FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, acknowledged the news as true and clarified that after a 6 months period, the data watchdog will again review the security practices and then act aggressively. The post FTC issues cybersecurity warning to Chegg appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In response, industry professionals must automate their cybersecurity tools to stay ahead. The 2020 SolarWinds cybersecurity incident — which industry experts call the supply chain attack of the decade — was an incredibly high-profile breach affecting massive corporations. Simply put, cyberattacks are on the rise. Ongoing monitoring.

Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Understanding and adhering to cybersecurity regulations is crucial for any organization as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated. The landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations today is set to undergo significant changes, impacting businesses, government entities, and individuals alike.

Cybersecurity

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

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The problem is that there is no monetary incentive for companies to invest in the cybersecurity measures needed to keep their products secure. Consumers will buy products without proper security features, unaware that their information is vulnerable. It falls upon lawmakers to create laws that protect consumers.

IoT

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

On February 4, 2021, New York became the first state in the nation to issue a cybersecurity insurance risk framework to all authorized property and casualty insurers. The framework applies to all property or casualty insurers that write cybersecurity insurance. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ].

Insurance

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Credit cards come with consumer protections that limit your liability if your card information is stolen. If you’re using a traditional credit card, sign up for transaction alerts. You are using a credit card, yes? Always use a credit card and not a debit card.

Scams

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. We’ve analyzed the current state of the industry and packaged up our top five cybersecurity predictions for 2020. In comparison to last year, research.

Cybersecurity

Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, stated that: Companies that handle sensitive financial information must […] The post Non-Bank Financial Firms Are to Report Breaches in Less Than 30 Days appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

Banking

Heimadal Security

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government whose primary objective is to enforce civil antitrust law in the United States and to promote consumer protection. The FTC and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division share authority over federal civil antitrust enforcement. What Happened?

Consumer Protection

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

So, the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection issued a penalty on the Satya Nadella led com-pany and after few hearings, the company agreed to take steps to bolster privacy protections to shield Xbox users who are aged below 13.

Consumer Protection

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2023

The European Commission has been looking at retail websites to see if they're misleading consumers with "dark patterns". The Commission, along with the national consumer protection authorities of 23 EU member states, plus Norway and Iceland, have released the results of their screening of online shops. Spoiler: Yes, they are.

Consumer Protection

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

The option chosen by the Australian government for cracking down on scammers exploiting the Coronavirus pandemic is raising a debate in the cybersecurity community. Recently the Australian consumer protection agency Australian Competition & Consumer Commission warned of scammers targeting superannuation in COVID-19 crisis.

Hacking

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that calls made with voices generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be considered “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). We don’t just report on phone security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

Scams

CSO Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

4806 — An Act relative to consumer protection from security breaches. New York State Department of Financial Services, Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies (23 NYCRR 500). Massachusetts Bill H.4806 Nevada Personal Information Data Privacy Encryption Law NRS 603A.

CSO

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected–and do the best we can in a rapidly changing world.

VPN

Malwarebytes

MARCH 27, 2024

The court also imposed an injunction prohibiting any future violations of the Truth in Caller ID Act and Telephone Consumer Protection Act. We don’t just report on phone security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. If they picked up, they were presented with recorded messages.

Scams

Adam Levin

JANUARY 15, 2019

The full impact of the shutdown on identity theft and cybersecurity will be hard to accurately gauge for some time after it ends. Websites with outdated or expired certificates can be cloned as part of phishing campaigns, and potentially sensitive personal information transmitted that way is susceptible to interception.

Identity Theft

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2021

One of the samples shared by UK’s consumer protection organization ‘ Which? ’ pic.twitter.com/IXZ1qPStq5 — Dudley EHO – Play your part – #protectDudley (@myDudleyEHO) December 1, 2021. These phishing messages offer a free Omicron PCR test that will allegedly allow recipients to avoid restrictions.

Phishing

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

So the FCC has made combatting unlawful robocalls and malicious caller ID spoofing a top consumer protection priority. The Malwarebytes iOS app also protects you from phishing attacks and malware. We don’t just report on iOS security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

Scams

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 23, 2023

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. The post Student Sues Whiteworth University for Ransomware Attack appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Ransomware

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

It is worth noting that the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection revealed that 55,000 Ring customers experienced serious breaches of their accounts, including 910 cases of deep intrusions such as unauthorized access to live feeds and stored videos. BTW who puts a ring camera in bedroom and bathroom….only only the sick minds!

Consumer Protection

SecureWorld News

MARCH 25, 2024

Antitrust experts say the lawsuit's focus on Apple's privacy practices is a novel legal strategy that could remake the landscape for technology competition and consumer protection. RELATED: Apple Strengthens iMessage Security with Post-Quantum Encryption ] Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

Marketing

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 31, 2023

On October 3, 2022, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's ( FFIEC ) updated its 2018 Cybersecurity Resource Guide for Financial Institutions. Additionally, the Council collects consumer financial data from these institutions and makes it available to aid in risk management, consumer protection and policy making.

Cybersecurity

Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released information on scammers impersonating the agency, warning the public that the criminals operate a spoofed website to trick consumers into disclosing financial information, with a tantalizing promise of instant cash.

Scams

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The second suit claims that TikTok violated consumer protection laws by not disclosing that China has access to sensitive user data. Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. These include TikTok, Huawei products, ZTE, Tencent products, Alibaba products, and Kaspersky.

Consumer Protection