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FTC is Investigating OpenAI and Anthropic Over Possible risks to Consumers

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FTC is Investigating OpenAI and Anthropic Over Possible risks to Consumers 2026-10-01 at 02:43 By Associated Press An FTC spokesperson confirmed the investigation but declined further comment. The post FTC is Investigating OpenAI and Anthropic Over Possible risks to Consumers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Senator Urges FTC Probe of Microsoft Over Security Failures

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Senator Urges FTC Probe of Microsoft Over Security Failures 2025-09-11 at 14:30 By Ionut Arghire Senator Ron Wyden’s complaints focus on Windows security and the Kerberoasting attack technique.  The post Senator Urges FTC Probe of Microsoft Over Security Failures appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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FTC Calls on Tech Firms to Resist Foreign Anti-Encryption Demands

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FTC Calls on Tech Firms to Resist Foreign Anti-Encryption Demands 2025-08-26 at 11:03 By Eduard Kovacs Tech giants have received a letter from the FTC urging them not to weaken security and privacy at the request of foreign governments. The post FTC Calls on Tech Firms to Resist Foreign Anti-Encryption Demands appeared first on SecurityWeek. […]

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Scammers are trick­ing travelers into booking trips that don’t exist

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Scammers are trick­ing travelers into booking trips that don’t exist 2025-07-02 at 07:06 By Sinisa Markovic Not long ago, travelers worried about bad weather. Now, they’re worried the rental they booked doesn’t even exist. With AI-generated photos and fake reviews, scammers are creating fake listings so convincing, people are losing money before they even pack […]

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Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams

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Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams 2025-05-08 at 08:06 By Sinisa Markovic The tech industry is experiencing significant layoffs, leaving thousands of IT and cybersecurity professionals in search of new employment opportunities. Unfortunately, as these individuals search for new opportunities, scammers are actively preying on them. Losing a job, especially when you […]

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Fraud Losses Reached $12.5 Billion in 2024: FTC 

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Fraud Losses Reached $12.5 Billion in 2024: FTC  2025-03-12 at 17:04 By Ionut Arghire FTC says reported losses to fraud exceeded $12.5 billion in 2024, with $5.7 billion lost to investment scams. The post Fraud Losses Reached $12.5 Billion in 2024: FTC  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original […]

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The ripple effects of regulatory actions on CISO reporting

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The ripple effects of regulatory actions on CISO reporting 2024-09-16 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Sara Behar, Content Manager at YL Ventures, discusses how recent regulatory actions and high-profile legal incidents involving cybersecurity leaders have influenced CISO reporting. In a recent report of the CISO Circuit, YL Ventures […]

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Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million Over FTC Probe Into Security Camera Hacking

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Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million Over FTC Probe Into Security Camera Hacking 2024-09-03 at 15:31 By Ionut Arghire The FTC complaint alleges that Verkada’s failures allowed a hacker to access customers’ security cameras. The post Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million Over FTC Probe Into Security Camera Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an […]

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BetterHelp Customers Begin Receiving Refund Notices From $7.8M Data Privacy Settlement, FTC Says

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BetterHelp Customers Begin Receiving Refund Notices From $7.8M Data Privacy Settlement, FTC Says 2024-05-09 at 16:01 By Associated Press BetterHelp customers have started receiving refund notices from a $7.8 million data privacy settlement, the FTC says. The post BetterHelp Customers Begin Receiving Refund Notices From $7.8M Data Privacy Settlement, FTC Says appeared first on SecurityWeek. […]

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FTC Sending $5.6 Million in Refunds to Ring Customers Over Security Failures

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FTC Sending $5.6 Million in Refunds to Ring Customers Over Security Failures 2024-04-25 at 15:17 By Ionut Arghire The FTC is sending a total of $5.6 million in refunds to over 117,000 Ring customers as result of a 2023 settlement. The post FTC Sending $5.6 Million in Refunds to Ring Customers Over Security Failures appeared […]

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Tech Support Firms Agree to $26M FTC Settlement Over Fake Services

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Tech Support Firms Agree to $26M FTC Settlement Over Fake Services 2024-03-15 at 14:17 By Ionut Arghire Restoro and Reimage agree to a $26 million settlement after selling fake antivirus and tech services to undercover FTC agents. The post Tech Support Firms Agree to $26M FTC Settlement Over Fake Services appeared first on SecurityWeek. This […]

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Avast ordered to pay $16.5 million for misuse of user data

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Avast ordered to pay $16.5 million for misuse of user data 2024-02-23 at 13:18 By Help Net Security The Federal Trade Commission will require software provider Avast to pay $16.5 million and prohibit the company from selling or licensing any web browsing data for advertising purposes to settle charges that the company and its subsidiaries […]

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FTC Accuses Avast of Selling Customer Browsing Data to Advertisers

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FTC Accuses Avast of Selling Customer Browsing Data to Advertisers 2024-02-22 at 22:17 By Ryan Naraine European security vendor Avast is charged with harvesting consumer web browsing data through its browser extension and anti-virus software and “and sold it without adequate notice and without consumer consent.” The post FTC Accuses Avast of Selling Customer Browsing […]

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FTC Orders Blackbaud to Address Poor Security Practices

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FTC Orders Blackbaud to Address Poor Security Practices 2024-02-02 at 18:16 By Eduard Kovacs FTC and fundraising software company Blackbaud reach settlement over poor security practices that led to a major data breach. The post FTC Orders Blackbaud to Address Poor Security Practices appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS […]

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FTC Proposes Strengthening Children’s Online Privacy Rules to Address Tracking, Push Notifications

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FTC Proposes Strengthening Children’s Online Privacy Rules to Address Tracking, Push Notifications 21/12/2023 at 15:32 By Associated Press The FTC has proposed strengthening children’s online privacy rules to address tracking and push notifications. The post FTC Proposes Strengthening Children’s Online Privacy Rules to Address Tracking, Push Notifications appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an […]

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Judge signs off on $1.65B settlement between Voyager Digital and FTC

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Judge signs off on $1.65B settlement between Voyager Digital and FTC 28/11/2023 at 22:02 By Cointelegraph By Turner Wright The settlement between the crypto lending firm and the FTC was first announced in October and does not resolve former CEO Stephen Ehrlich’s pending case with the CFTC. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News […]

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$2.7 billion lost to social media scams since 2021

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$2.7 billion lost to social media scams since 2021 09/10/2023 at 13:47 By Help Net Security Scams originating on social media have accounted for $2.7 billion in reported losses since 2021, more than any other contact method, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Social media gives scammers an edge in several ways. They can easily […]

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9 essential ransomware guides and checklists available for free

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9 essential ransomware guides and checklists available for free 02/10/2023 at 08:03 By Help Net Security According to Fortinet, ransomware activity has intensified, registering an increase of 13 times compared to the beginning of 2023 in terms of all malware detections. The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service has primarily driven this surge in ransomware variations. According to […]

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