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FTC Warns US Citizens of ‘Instant Cash Payments’ Scammers Impersonating the Agency

Hot for Security

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.

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It’s a Holiday Security Breach Blowout

SiteLock

Oh, and I received three notifications of compromise of my personal information. The notice speaks of other information used in background investigations, though doesn’t name them directly. The notice speaks of other information used in background investigations, though doesn’t name them directly. I watch people play wargames.

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Camera tricks: Privacy concerns raised after massive surveillance cam breach

SC Magazine

Making matters worse, the cameras employ facial recognition technology, which leads to questions as to whether an attacker could actually identify individuals caught on camera and then pursue them as targets for social engineering schemes or something even more nefarious. When surveillance leads to spying.