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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Schneier on Security

MARCH 4, 2019

Where are the consumer protection agencies? "The on-device microphone was never intended to be a secret and should have been listed in the tech specs," the spokesperson said. That was an error on our part.". They should be all over this. And while they're figuring out which laws Google broke, they should also look at American Airlines.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 2, 2025

[RELATED: The Pixel Lawsuits Aren't About Pixels ] Plaintiffs are bringing claims under wiretap laws passed in the 1960s, privacy statutes from the early days of home video, and consumer protection provisions that predate modern web architecture.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Malicious QR codes sent in the mail deliver malware 122 million people’s business contact info leaked by data broker Advertisers are pushing ad and pop-up blockers using old tricks Scammer robs homebuyers of life savings in $20 million theft spree Temu must respect consumer protection laws, says EU Warning: Online shopping (..)

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 20, 2025

But, needless to say, surveillance pricing can have serious consequences, not only for our privacy, but also for fair competition and for consumer protection. Probably the most shocking thing is the type of information that could be involved.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

state of California over allegations that the company's location-privacy practices misled consumers and violated consumer protection laws. Google has agreed to pay $93 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S.

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The Hacker News

JULY 23, 2024

The European Commission said the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network has notified the social media giant of the model adopted on Facebook and Instagram of potentially violating

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

-based law firm that specializes in complex class action litigation.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 11, 2025

Report suspicious messages: Notify local authorities or consumer protection agencies about potential phishing attempts to help prevent others from falling victim. Recognize red flags: Be wary of urgent language, threats of additional fines, or unfamiliar web links, as these are common tactics used by scammers.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Credit cards come with consumer protections that limit your liability if your card information is stolen. If you’re using a traditional credit card, sign up for transaction alerts. You are using a credit card, yes? Always use a credit card and not a debit card.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

state's consumer protection laws. [.] California's Attorney General announced today that Google will pay $93 million to settle a privacy lawsuit alleging it violated the U.S.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today proposed the largest-ever fine against a robocaller for Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations. [.].

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 16, 2023

Google has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Ethan QiQi Hu and his company, Rafadigital, accusing him of creating 350 fraudulent Business Profiles and 14,000 fake reviews for an alleged business verification service for Google services. [.]

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, stated that: Companies that handle sensitive financial information must […] The post Non-Bank Financial Firms Are to Report Breaches in Less Than 30 Days appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2021

Our sincere thanks to CPDP 2021 - Computers, Privacy & Data Protection Conference for publishing their well-crafted videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Homan ‘When Regulatory Worlds Collide – The Intersection Of Privacy, Competition And Consumer Protection’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In today's world of automated hacking systems, frequent data breaches and consumer protection regulations such as GDPR and PCI DSS, penetration testing is now an essential security requirement for organisations of all sizes. But what should you look for when choosing the right provider?

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government whose primary objective is to enforce civil antitrust law in the United States and to promote consumer protection. The FTC and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division share authority over federal civil antitrust enforcement. What Happened?

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

. “They expect to be protected from fraud and payments made in error, for their data and privacy to be protected and not shared without their consent, to have responsive customer service, and to be treated equally under relevant law.

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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.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

Middle Eastern enterprises, facing this heightened risk, are urged to bolster consumer protection and reinforce their brand security. Notably, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), consumer spending topped regional charts, exceeding $16 billion.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. The framework applies to all property or casualty insurers that write cybersecurity insurance.

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Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Massachusetts Attorney General announced settlements across multiple states for damages from Experian's 2012 and 2015 breaches that violated consumer protection and notification laws.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Samuel Levine, the Director of FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, acknowledged the news as true and clarified that after a 6 months period, the data watchdog will again review the security practices and then act aggressively.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 27, 2025

FFIEC Guidelines and Compliance Categories FFIEC guidelines encompass a wide range of regulatory categories, including: Information Management and Security: Safeguarding sensitive consumer data. Consumer Protection: Upholding fair lending and privacy standards. Cybersecurity: Mitigating risks associated with digital threats.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 4, 2024

Consumer protection The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has an article about utility scams, however the technique mentioned there is about scammers calling victims, rather than the other way around. They are registered to advertisers based in the US and their websites look almost authentic.

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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.

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Hacker Combat

JANUARY 30, 2022

Still, due to the nature of Direct Carrier billing, some countries were protected by consumer protection set in place by telcos. Countries like India, Pakistan, Finland, and Sweden were the most targeted because they had less stringent consumer protections for telecommunication users.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2023

The European Commission has been looking at retail websites to see if they're misleading consumers with "dark patterns". The Commission, along with the national consumer protection authorities of 23 EU member states, plus Norway and Iceland, have released the results of their screening of online shops. Spoiler: Yes, they are.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 3, 2023

Unless and until the government delivers robust consumer protections for AI products, people will be on their own to guess at the potential risks and biases of AI, and to mitigate their worst effects on people’s experiences with them. The AIs of the future should be trustworthy.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Congress should consider developing comprehensive legislation on Internet privacy that would enhance consumer protections and provide flexibility to address a rapidly evolving Internet environment.”. The study was initiated by New Jersey representative Frank Pallone, Jr.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Other places where victims may wish to file a complaint: Federal Trade Commission – [link] International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network – [link] Profeco – Mexican Attorney General – [link]

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

So, the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection issued a penalty on the Satya Nadella led com-pany and after few hearings, the company agreed to take steps to bolster privacy protections to shield Xbox users who are aged below 13.

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee has adopted the Digital Services Act (DSA) proposal by 36 votes to 7 and 2 abstentions. [.].

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

“In the wake of this egregious bug that put the privacy of New Yorkers at risk, I support this investigation by the Attorney General into this serious consumer rights issue and direct the Division of Consumer Protection to help in any way possible,” Governor Cuomo announced. “We ” said Attorney General James.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2021

One of the samples shared by UK’s consumer protection organization ‘ Which? ’ pic.twitter.com/IXZ1qPStq5 — Dudley EHO – Play your part – #protectDudley (@myDudleyEHO) December 1, 2021. These phishing messages offer a free Omicron PCR test that will allegedly allow recipients to avoid restrictions.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

Recently the Australian consumer protection agency Australian Competition & Consumer Commission warned of scammers targeting superannuation in COVID-19 crisis.

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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).

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