FTC warns of online task job scams hooking victims like gambling
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns about a significant rise in gambling-like online job scams, known as "task scams," that…
Halting Hackers on the Holidays: Protecting Yourself from Seasonal Cyber Threats
by Gary S. Miliefsky, CISSP, fmDHS Ho-ho-hold on to your data! 🎅 The holiday season is here, bringing cheer, gifts,…
FTC reports 50% drop in unwanted call complaints since 2021
On Friday, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that the number of consumer complaints about unwanted telemarketing phone calls…
Regulators Combat Deepfakes With Anti-Fraud Rules
Despite the absence of laws specifically covering AI-based attacks, regulators can use existing rules around fraud and deceptive business practices.
Change Healthcare Breach Hits 100M Americans
Change Healthcare says it has notified approximately 100 million Americans that their personal, financial and healthcare records may have been…
The 3 Questions at the Core of Every Cybersecurity Compliance Mandate
Cybersecurity compliance is undergoing a massive shift, with regulatory frameworks rapidly introducing more complex rules, stricter enforcement, and tougher penalties…
Marriott settles with FTC, to pay $52 million over data breaches
Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels will pay $52 million and create a comprehensive information security program as part of…
FTC exposes massive surveillance of kids, teens by social media giants
A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report has found that social media and video streaming companies have been engaging in widespread…
Verkada to pay $2.95M for security failures leading to breaches
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposes a $2.95 million penalty on security camera vendor Verkada for multiple security failures that enabled…
Verkada to pay $2.95 million for alleged CAN-SPAM Act violations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires security camera vendor Verkada to create a comprehensive information security program as part of…