Security News

FTC: D-Link Failed to Secure Routers, IP Cameras (Threatpost)
2017-01-05 21:57

The FTC alleged Thursday that D-Link neglected to adequately secure its wireless routers and IP cameras, putting its consumers at risk.

FTC Issues Public Challenge to Improve IoT Patching (Threatpost)
2017-01-04 20:44

The FTC announced the IoT Home Inspector Challenge, a contest with the goal of coming up with a patching solution fit for consumer-grade connected devices used in the home.

Sorting Out HIPAA vs. FTC Act Requirements (InfoRiskToday)
2016-10-24 22:26

More Congressional Scrutiny of FTC's LabMD Case (InfoRiskToday)
2016-10-11 22:23

FTC Denies LabMD's Request for 'Stay' (InfoRiskToday)
2016-09-30 20:06

FTC Panel Encourages Basic Security Hygiene to Counter Ransomware (Threatpost)
2016-09-08 13:00

Panelists at a FTC workshop on Wednesday agreed that better basic cyber hygiene can do a lot to help eliminate the threat of ransomware up front.

LabMD Files for 'Stay' of FTC Order Pending Appeal (InfoRiskToday)
2016-09-02 20:03

Privacy Groups File FTC Complaint over WhatsApp Data Sharing with Facebook (Threatpost)
2016-08-30 16:23

A complaint filed with the FTC alleges unfair and deceptive practices on the part of WhatsApp, which has decided to share phone numbers and data with Facebook.

Did the FTC Just Rewrite its Statute? What LabMD Means for Data Security Cases Going Forward (Forbes)
2016-08-04 16:49

Frequent password changes are the enemy of security, FTC technologist says (ArsTechnica)
2016-08-02 22:18