Security News

Facebook Takes $3 Billion Hit, Anticipating FTC Fine
2019-04-25 12:33

Questions Loom About Whether Big Fines Will Prompt Privacy ReformFacebook has set aside $3 billion from its first quarter profit to pay for what is likely to be a record-breaking fine from the...

Facebook Anticipates an FTC Privacy Fine of up to $5 Billion
2019-04-25 04:41

Facebook said it expects a fine of up to $5 billion from the Federal Trade Commission, which is investigating whether the social network violated its users’ privacy. The company set aside $3...

Facebook May Face $5 Billion FTC Fine for Data Misuse
2019-04-24 20:57

Facebook may be fined as much as $5 million by the FTC for data issues related to the Cambridge Analytica incident.

FTC slams the phone down on quartet of robocallers
2019-03-29 11:41

Wrist slaps and paltry fines may not be what most of us were hoping for in retribution for billions of robocalls and countless scams.

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.