LGBTQ+ community targeted by extortionists who threaten to publish nudes
The FTC has issued a warning to the LGBTQ+ community about extortionists posing as potential romantic partners on Grindr and Feeld.
5 ways to avoid being catfished
Before dining over catfish this National Catfish Day, remember another catfish that’s also captured the public’s attention.
Twitter fined $150M after using 2FA phone numbers for marketing
Twitter is paying the price for using users’ security information for targeted advertising,
CafePress faces $500,000 fine for data breach cover up
The FTC has taken action against CafePress for the cover up of a data breach. The company is accused of lax security and deceptive practices.
How to avoid being scammed this Valentine’s Day
From romance scams and sextortion, to fake dating sites and phishing campaigns, here’s how to avoid a sting in the tail this Valentine’s Day.
FTC bans SpyFone and its CEO from continuing to sell stalkerware
The US Federal Trade Commission filed its second-ever enforcement action against a stalkerware developer, SpyFone, and its chief executive.
Romance scams: FTC reveals $304 million of heartache
The FTC’s latest findings reveal that love is in the air for people up to no good.
The many ways you can be scammed on Facebook, part II
Not everything on Facebook is a scam, thankfully, but there are some nasty ones that could potentially ruin the Yuletide season for you. Here are some tips on keeping safe.
A week in security (December 7 – December 13)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from December 7 – 13, including tax scams, FireEye breach, K12 security, and many other topics.
RevenueWire to pay $6.7 million to settle FTC charges
The FTC filed a complaint against payment provider RevenueWire and its CEO for laundering credit card payments and facilitating and assisting in fraud.
