Consumer Protection Data breaches Passwords Technology 
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 3, 2020
A California company that helps telemarketing firms avoid getting sued for violating a federal law that seeks to curb robocalls has leaked the phone numbers, email addresses and passwords of all its customers, as well as the mobile phone numbers and other data on people who have hired lawyers to go after telemarketers.
Adam Levin
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Don’t re-use passwords: Yes, keeping track of passwords for all of your accounts can be a chore, but using the same password means that one breached account can be used to others that use the same user credentials. If you’re having difficulty keeping track of passwords, consider using a password manager.
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SC Magazine
MARCH 10, 2021
According to thought leaders, the compromise of video data could result in intellectual property theft, physical security threats, privacy violations, extortion and perhaps regulatory punishment. For example: passwords being typed or posted, specific motions or commands used to activate control systems to open or unlock doors, etc.”.
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 25, 2022
Although he didn’t technically have an account with MSF, their authentication system is based on email addresses, so Jim requested that a password reset link be sent to his email address. Then in mid-January, Jim heard from MSF via snail mail that they’d discovered a data breach.
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The term IoT generally refers to anything connected to the internet, including smart home devices (e.g., Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.).
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The term IoT generally refers to anything connected to the internet, including smart home devices (e.g., Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.).
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
MARCH 6, 2018
Use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections, and ensure the security software is always turned on and can automatically update. Encrypt sensitive files stored electronically, such as tax records, and use strong and unique passwords for each account. Watch Out For Scams.
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