Centraleyes

MARCH 27, 2025

Issuing Guidelines: Publishing regulatory guidelines to address emerging risks and promote best practices. FFIEC Guidelines and Compliance Categories FFIEC guidelines encompass a wide range of regulatory categories, including: Information Management and Security: Safeguarding sensitive consumer data. What is the FFIEC IT Handbook?

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Banking Insurance Consumer Protection Risk 52

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

On February 4, 2021, New York became the first state in the nation to issue a cybersecurity insurance risk framework to all authorized property and casualty insurers. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. To read this article in full, please click here

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Insurance Cyber Insurance CSO Ransomware 106

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Ken Otsuka is a senior risk consultant at CUNA Mutual Group , an insurance company that provides financial services to credit unions. The orders seek to understand the robustness with which payment platforms prioritize consumer protection under law.”

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Scams Banking Passwords Authentication 362

Schneier on Security

AUGUST 3, 2023

The European Union’s proposed AI Act takes some important steps, requiring transparency about the data used to train AI models, mitigation for potential bias, disclosure of foreseeable risks and reporting on industry standard tests. The AIs of the future should be trustworthy.

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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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Scams Consumer Protection Retail Government 134

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). It is important to not engage in any conversation or respond to any prompts to minimize the risk of fraud.

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Scams Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Technology 144

Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

. “The ferocity of cyber criminals to take advantage of COVID-19 uncertainties by preying on small businesses is disturbing,” said Andrew LaMarca , who leads the global high-risk and fraud team at Dun & Bradstreet. For example, only recently did the three major consumer reporting bureaus allow all U.S.

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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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Consumer Protection Retail Advertising Risk 98

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. It is important to not engage in any conversation or respond to any prompts to minimize the risk of fraud. If they picked up, they were presented with recorded messages.

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Scams Consumer Protection Mobile Risk 129

Heimadal Security

MAY 19, 2021

United States’ FTC just released their Data Spotlight Consumer protection report where it raises significant concerns and tries to raise awareness of cryptocurrency investments related risks.

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Cryptocurrency Scams Consumer Protection Risk 66

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. It is important to not engage in any conversation or respond to any prompts to minimize the risk of fraud.

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Scams Wireless Consumer Protection Risk 117

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. As long as TikTok is permitted to deceive and mislead Indiana consumers about the risks to their data, those consumers and their privacy are easy prey.".

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Consumer Protection Risk Government Cybersecurity 98

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

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Consumer Protection Advertising Media Engineering 102

Centraleyes

AUGUST 5, 2024

From predictive analytics to real-time monitoring, AI tools empower companies to anticipate risks, streamline operations, and uphold regulatory standards effectively. These tools monitor risk profiles and regulatory changes, enabling organizations to address potential issues preemptively.

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Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Risk Healthcare 111

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

It’s not worth the risk. Don’t re-use passwords: Yes, keeping track of passwords for all of your accounts can be a chore, but using the same password means that one breached account can be used to others that use the same user credentials. If you’re having difficulty keeping track of passwords, consider using a password manager.

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VPN Antivirus Passwords Backups 245

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Businesses must automatically secure their supply chains to protect themselves and comply with consumer-protection laws. Automatic third-party risk management identifies potential relationship vulnerabilities , improving cybersecurity. Data breaches exposed over 37 billion records in 2020 alone — a 141% jump from 2019.

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Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence Technology 147

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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Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Technology Media 107

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

These fraudulent activities not only compromise wireless account access but also pose significant risks to financial accounts, social media profiles, and other online services utilizing phone numbers for multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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Mobile Wireless Artificial Intelligence Accountability 109

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The crux of Newsom's justification for his veto is that the AI bill was focused on size of the AI system, and not on the potential risk of its use," said Myriah Jaworski , Member, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, at Clark Hill Law. Another protects actors against their likenesses being replicated by AI without their consent.

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Artificial Intelligence Data privacy Technology Government 113

IT Security Guru

JANUARY 27, 2023

Despite the fact that data is growing in value and being used more frequently by organisations, there still isn’t enough awareness around the many risks that come with the collecting and handling of it. So, how can consumers protect themselves?

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Password Management Data privacy Passwords Accountability 124

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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. Protect your and your family’s personal information by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection.

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Identity Theft Consumer Protection Surveillance Data privacy 138

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Recent regulatory insight into buy now, pay later highlights the risks tied to this growing credit option. 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.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Consumer Protection Data collection Accountability 119

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If it happens, the move will bring both increased freedom and increased security risks. The Digital Markets Act puts an end to the ever-increasing dominance of Big Tech companies," said Andreas Schwab, an Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee of the Parliament rapporteur. New laws, new risks.

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Marketing Consumer Protection Small Business Risk 97

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Let’s explore what to expect from the upcoming regulations, provide insights into critical federal and state laws, and offer practical compliance and risk management strategies. Cybersecurity laws and regulations encompass a range of legal requirements designed to protect information systems and data from cyber threats.

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Centraleyes

AUGUST 28, 2024

SB 205, the Colorado AI Act, is a pioneering effort to establish a regulatory framework for AI systems, particularly those classified as “high-risk.” ” This legislation aims to protect consumers from the potential harms of AI by imposing strict requirements on developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems.

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Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Risk Technology 52

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2021

As we’ve shown previously, you don’t even have to be on a gaming platform to be at risk from shenanigans. INVESTIGATE any gaming-related purchases before handing over money, such as checking whether the website is blacklisted on [link] and only making card payments that offer greater consumer protections. Another decent tip.

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Accountability Banking Scams Password Management 115

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently included security ratings or scoring as part of its cyber risk reduction initiative. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently included security ratings or scoring as part of its cyber risk reduction initiative. What’s involved?

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Cyber Insurance Insurance Cyber Risk Government 83

Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

2021 Hawaii Privacy Bills HB125 (Enacted into Law) In 2021, the Governor of Hawai‘i signed into law (HB125) the Uniform Employee and Student Online Privacy Protection Act creating additional protections for student privacy, and this time imposing liability directly on educational institutions. They were not enacted into law.

Consumer Protection 52

Consumer Protection Education Data privacy Accountability 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2024

Entities designated as "essential" or "important" by member states in all sectors of the economy and public services must implement robust security measures, including proactive risk management, incident reporting, and supply chain security. The DSA introduces tiered obligations based on platform size and reach. PCI DSS 4.0

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Risk Manufacturing Digital transformation Cyber threats 71

SC Magazine

JUNE 1, 2021

Privacy has become a top-of-mind issue that revolves around consumer awareness, business practices, and legislative progress. As our lives continue to move online both at work and at home, the GDPR will continue on as a landmark for privacy, risk, and consumer protection.

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Data privacy Marketing Consumer Protection Media 113

Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

Entities designated as "essential" or "important" by member states in all sectors of the economy and public services must implement robust security measures, including proactive risk management, incident reporting, and supply chain security. The DSA introduces tiered obligations based on platform size and reach. PCI DSS 4.0

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Risk Manufacturing Digital transformation Cyber threats 72

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

See the Top Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools. Financial Data Protection Laws. financial data must comply with consumer-protection laws such as the Electronics Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and a litany of regulations enforced by the SEC (such as Sarbanes-Oxley), CFTC, FISMA, and other financial regulatory bodies.

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Data privacy Encryption Data breaches Insurance 145

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This directive significantly increases the penalties associated with misleading promotions, fake reviews and aggressive door-to-door selling, in order to strengthen consumer protection, especially for those who shop online. The text provides for heavy fines and even imprisonment for companies that do not ensure strict compliance.

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Consumer Protection Marketing Technology Scams 100

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

However, delivering this value to their customers is a double-edged sword, as this both creates monetization opportunities yet also comes with a new set of inherent security risks by exposing their Network Functionality (NF) and data in new ways.

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Encryption Mobile Government Consumer Protection 139

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

PSD2 Regulation and Compliance josh.pearson@t… Wed, 09/04/2024 - 23:44 The PSD2 directive is a cornerstone of payment legislation in Europe, designed to enhance consumer protection, foster innovation, and create a more integrated and secure European payment landscape. Initially, PSD2 was set to take full effect on September 14, 2019.

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Banking Authentication Consumer Protection Marketing 62

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Regulations such as the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) in the US and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU address this, particularly when personally identified information ( PII ) is involved.

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eCommerce Data collection Advertising Consumer Protection 113

SecureWorld News

MARCH 18, 2021

This bill will create those critical protections. If we do not have a clear domestic policy, we will not be able to shape standards abroad, and risk letting others, like the European Union, drive global policy.". This is an international issue as much as it is a domestic concern.

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Data privacy Consumer Protection Technology Data breaches 98