CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission found in its investigations that the company was storing sensitive information about millions of its student customers and employees without following a basic security hygiene. The contractor then sold information belonging to employees and other contractors on an online forum. .

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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). Avoid giving away any personal information. Do not engage with the call at all. Report the robocall.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2023

“Given the vast level of tracking and surveillance that technology companies can embed into their widely used products, it is only fair that consumers be informed of how important user data, including information about their every move, is gathered, tracked, and utilized by these companies. — AG Karl A.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

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.

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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. Avoid giving away any personal information. If you’ve lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

The Blacklist Alliance provides technologies and services to marketing firms concerned about lawsuits under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), a 1991 law that restricts the making of telemarketing calls through the use of automatic telephone dialing systems and artificial or prerecorded voice messages. .”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Digging deep into the context, a lawsuit was slapped against the technology giant for collecting information of children playing games on Xbox Gaming Consoles.

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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. A student has launched legal action against an educational institute in the latest case.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 3, 2023

But you don’t know how the AIs are configured: how they’ve been trained, what information they’ve been given, and what instructions they’ve been commanded to follow. If you’re asking your chatbot for political information, are the results skewed by the politics of the corporation that owns the chatbot?

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The emphasis is on age-appropriate design and data protection, contributing to the broader realm of Children’s Online Privacy. California – A 352: Health Information Enacted to safeguard health information, California’s A 352 targets businesses storing or maintaining medical information.

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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. Avoid giving away any personal information. Scam calls in particular can result in serious financial losses and frustration.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

To address this critical issue, Vaultinum is launching its powerful Timestamping tool, to help companies prove that their promotional pricing information is accurate, reliable and complies with regulations such as the EU Omnibus Directive.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

Each entry includes a link to the full text of the law or reg as well as information about what and who is covered. Click on a link to skip to information and resources on that law: Broadly applicable laws and regulations. Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). NERC) standards.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Businesses must automatically secure their supply chains to protect themselves and comply with consumer-protection laws. Quality data : Data-driven automation technology is only as good as the information it collects. Data breaches exposed over 37 billion records in 2020 alone — a 141% jump from 2019.

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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.

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Identity IQ

MAY 10, 2023

Credit Card Fraud VS. Debit Card Fraud: Are you Protected? Consumer protection laws differ in each case and knowing the differences can help to keep your accounts safe from identity theft. While there are protections for both, you can face more liability for fraudulent charges than if you’d used your credit card instead.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The settlement is the largest attorney general-led consumer privacy settlement ever, states the announcement published by DoJ. “Google misled its users into thinking they had turned off location tracking in their account settings, when, in fact, Google continued to collect their location information. not hidden); and.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 27, 2023

The scammer deceives the victim into thinking their loved one is in distress to get them to send money, provide personal information or perform other actions. “AI Being aware of these scams – and never sending money through these apps as a deposit to someone you don’t know – helps consumers avoid fraud. The company features 100% U.S.-based

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The information exchanged usually follows a set of definitions and protocols. For example, if you book a restaurant reservation online, you will see enough information exposed to know if certain timeslots and tables are available. APIs are software intermediaries that enable two software components to communicate with each other.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 13, 2022

In fact, the Better Business Bureau warns renters to beware of scammers posing as landlords in a bid to steal cash and personal information by posting fake properties for rent. Unfortunately, if you don’t already have an ID theft protection service to help alert and protect you from fraud, the damage can take years to undo.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

And to achieve that goal it needs to gather as much information as possible about us. The European Union (EU) is a pioneer when it comes to privacy laws, so it’s easy to see why Big Tech has spent so much money (about $30 million in 2021 ) lobbying European lawmakers to protect their data gathering practices. Let’s be fair.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 27, 2023

Staying secure online and protecting sensitive information is something that everyone should know how to do, not just IT professionals, which is why Keeper Security is sharing some of our top tips on how to do so. So, how can consumers protect themselves? Create mnemonic passwords, inspired by notable events for example.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

“We are hitting back through the Australian Signals Directorate, who have already successfully disrupted activities from foreign criminals by disabling their infrastructure and blocking their access to stolen information.” ” she added.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently asked several buy now, pay later, or BNPL, providers for information related to some concerns it has about short-term installment plans. The companies have until March 1 to send the information to the CFPB.

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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. TikTok is a wolf in sheep's clothing," court documents read, echoing what Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr said about TikTok back in July. "In

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2023

In 2023, the larger implications of privacy — including the ethics of using artificial intelligence (AI) and biometrics, the management of consumer-to-business relationships, and public issues such as consumer protection — will become much clearer through regulatory and legal action. What's Next?

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

Jim told MSF and others who called or emailed that identity thieves had applied for the funds using his name and information; that he would never take out a payday loan; and would they please remove his information from their database? Jim says MSF assured him it would, and the loan was never issued. A portion of the Jan.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Shoppers love the convenience of personalized experiences that their data powers, but then horror stories such as the Cambridge Analytica scandal make people skeptical about how much information companies should be collecting and sharing. Related: Apple battles Facebook over consumer privacy. Degrees of privacy.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Defining “Consumer” and “Personal Data” Under MODPA, a “consumer” is defined as a Maryland resident acting in an individual context, excluding commercial or employment contexts. The Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) does not make the bar of comprehensive privacy laws.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

According to Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection: “CafePress employed careless security practices and concealed multiple breaches from consumers.”. The passwords are said to have been protected by “weak encryption”, an absolute security no-no. Informing customers.

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Identity IQ

JULY 22, 2022

Simply put, scammers use tickets as bait to steal your personal identifiable information and cash. If you purchased these tickets online, but never received them or used them, then talk to a state consumer protection office. It can protect your sensitive information and credit.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Paxton also alleges that the social media platform engaged in deceptive acts, breaking the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act (DTPA). Paxton doesn’t see Facebook’s face recognition technology as a means to protect its user’s identities.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 31, 2023

Additionally, the Council collects consumer financial data from these institutions and makes it available to aid in risk management, consumer protection and policy making. Financial institutions are expected to assess their own risk profile and implement appropriate measures to ensure the security of customer data.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Or the current generation of implanted pacemakers, which can both receive commands and send information to doctors over the internet. And for products borne out of the Internet of Things, this means the risk of having personal information stolen or devices being overtaken and controlled remotely.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2024

This proactive approach will protect users and organizations from vulnerabilities that could lead to costly and damaging cyberattacks. NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive) The updated NIS Directive significantly expands the scope and rigor of cybersecurity requirements across the European Union.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2020

Benjamin Powell, Staff Attorney with Consumer Watchdog, calls it "false promises.". The non-profit consumer advocacy group just announced that it is suing Zoom Video Communications, Inc for violating the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act (DCCPPA), which prohibits unlawful trade practices and false advertising.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. I am a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, AccessNow, and the Tor Project; and an advisory board member of Electronic Privacy Information Center and VerifiedVoting.org.

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