Tag: FTC
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Scammers are tricking travelers into booking trips that don’t exist
Not long ago, travelers worried about bad weather. Now, they’re worried the rental they booked doesn’t even …
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More robust children’s online privacy law sought by FTC chair
Congress has been urged by Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson to bolster its version of the Children’s Online Privacy …
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FTC orders GoDaddy to establish a comprehensive security program
In a May 21 settlement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached an agreement with GoDaddy to settle allegations that the popular …
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AI regulation to commence once issues arise, says FTC chair
Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson said that artificial intelligence systems will only be regulated upon the emergence of …
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Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams
The tech industry is experiencing significant layoffs, leaving thousands of IT and cybersecurity professionals in search of new employment …
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FTC unveils updated children’s privacy rule
The Federal Trade Commission has added increased restrictions in the updated Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act regulation, which …
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Microsoft faces FTC antitrust probe over AI and licensing practices
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly pressing ahead with an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, a move that could …
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FTC: Fraud losses reached a record $12.5B in 2024
Investment scams were the most financially damaging, accounting for $5.7 billion in losses, with a median loss exceeding $9,000 per victim. …
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FTC: Over $25.5M to be given to Restoro, Reimage tech support scam victims
BleepingComputer reports that the Federal Trade Commission will be providing more than $25.5 million in refunds to 736,375 individuals …
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European Privacy Group Sues TikTok and AliExpress for Illicit Data Transfers to China
Austrian privacy non-profit None of Your Business (noyb) has filed complaints accusing companies like TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, …
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FTC orders GoDaddy to strengthen security practices after years of data breaches
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has ordered well-known web hosting provider GoDaddy …
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GoDaddy Accused of Serious Security Failings by FTC
Major security failures were the cause of multiple customer data breaches of web hosting giant GoDaddy, the US Federal Trade Commission …
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