Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Uber agrees to $148 million settlement with US States and the District of Columbia over the massive 2016 data breach that exposed personal data of 57 million of its users. The post Uber agrees to pay $148 million in massive 2016 data breach settlement appeared first on Security Affairs. ” continues the AP. .

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Consumer Protection Advertising Hacking 111

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2018

Identity theft protection firm LifeLock — a company that’s built a name for itself based on the promise of helping consumers protect their identities online — may have actually exposed customers to additional attacks from ID thieves and phishers. million customer accounts.

Identity Theft 198

Identity Theft Consumer Protection Phishing Marketing 198

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

June 14, 2016. Through its comprehensive study, it evaluates companies in three major categories: a company’s consumer protection, data and site security and adherence to responsible privacy practice. We’re proud to earn a place on the 2016 Online Trust Alliance’s (OTA) 2016 Honor Roll for the fourth consecutive year.

Consumer Protection 40

Consumer Protection eCommerce Internet Internet 40

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. In May 2016, one of its websites was hacked, resulting in 430,000 people having their personal information stolen. Fellow, Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School.

Computers and Electronics 223

Computers and Electronics Identity Theft Internet Internet 223

Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

One major allegation brought forth by the FTC is that, since at least 2016, Zoom misled users by claiming it offered ‘end-to-end, 256-bit encryption’ when in fact it provided a lower level of security. Alleged negligence and deception towards end users.

Encryption 86

Encryption Consumer Protection Surveillance Data breaches 86

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

On September 13, 2016, the New York Department of Financial Services introduced a new rule that would require banks, insurance […].

Financial Services 40

Financial Services Insurance Banking Cybersecurity 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

On November 10, 2016, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new guidance for businesses and consumers on the impact […].

Ransomware 40

Ransomware Consumer Protection Marketing Data breaches 40