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.

Mobile 328

Mobile Marketing Consumer Protection Wireless 328

Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it took action against online customized merchandise platform CafePress over allegations that it failed to secure consumers’ sensitive personal data and covered up a major breach. In February 2019, a threat actor was able to access millions of email addresses and passwords.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Passwords Authentication Social Engineering 115

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

It falls upon lawmakers to create laws that protect consumers. While the US government is largely absent in this area of consumer protection, the state of California has recently stepped in and started regulating the Internet of Things, or "IoT" devices sold in the state­and the effects will soon be felt worldwide.

IoT 227

IoT Manufacturing Internet Internet 227

Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Importers and Distributors share the onus to ensure products are not released into the market without the said compliance statement. Each product must either have a unique password or allow the user to set a secure password upon initial setup. It’s not all about consumer protection though.

Manufacturing 54

Manufacturing Passwords Telecommunications Cyber threats 54

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. During the pandemic, with consumers conserving cash and seeking alternative methods of credit, the service exploded in popularity.

Identity Theft 117

Identity Theft Consumer Protection Data collection Accountability 117

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

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.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Phishing Data breaches IoT 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Such malicious scenarios are designed identically to their legitimate counterpart applications but contain fake forms which intercept the logins and passwords of the victim. In addition to that, the mobile malware enables criminals to intercept 2FA code sent via SMS by the bank or to redirect an incoming call containing verification details.

Mobile 98

Mobile Malware Banking Retail 98