Security News

FTC Demands Broadband Providers Reveal Data Handling Practices
2019-03-27 21:08

The FTC is ordering seven companies - including AT&T, T-Mobile, Comcast and more - to outline what data they collect, what they use the data for, and how transparent they're being with consumers.

FTC says taxpayer voice phishing scams are up nearly 20x
2019-03-11 10:50

The real Social Security people will never call to threaten your benefits or tell you to wire money, send cash, or put money on gift cards.

The FTC's cyberinsurance tips: A must-read for small business owners
2019-01-02 18:34

Cyberinsurance might be the only way to truly survive a full-blown cyberattack. Before small business owners shop for cyberinsurance, they should check out these guidelines from the FTC.

FTC Warns of Netflix Phishing Scam Making Rounds
2018-12-27 13:52

The scam targets Netflix users and asks for payment information.

Those are NOT your grandchildren! FTC warns of new scam
2018-12-05 11:20

Grandkid imposters are managing to finagle a skyrocketing amount of money out of people, the FTC warns.

How to file a cryptojacking complaint with the FTC
2018-06-08 17:23

The US Federal Trade Commission wants to know if you've fallen victim to a malicious website that uses your computer to mine cryptocurrency. Here's how to let them know.

How to tell the FTC about cryptojacking attaks
2018-06-08 17:18

Have you fallen victim to a cryptojacking website? If so, here's how to tell the FTC.

The Impact of LabMD vs. FTC Appellate Court Ruling
2018-06-07 21:03

How Will the Decision Affect the Agency's Data Security Enforcement Activities?What impact will an appellate court's ruling Wednesday that vacated the Federal Trade Commission's data security...

LabMD Wins Court Battle Over FTC Security Enforcement
2018-06-06 21:48

Appellate Court Throws Out Enforcement Action in Dispute Dating Back to 2013LabMD, a now-defunct cancer testing laboratory, has won a major victory in its longstanding legal dispute with the...

Budget Android manufacturer Blu settles with FTC over privacy fiasco
2018-05-08 10:43

These are the phones that were calling home to Shanghai every 72 hours, with no opt-in or notice, to hand over a whole lot of PII.