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.
New Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (COPRA) would empower American users
The Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (COPRA) would give everyday Americans the right to sue a company that violated their privacy rights, extending enforcement capabilities directly to the public.
Stalkerware’s legal enforcement problem
Those who install stalkerware with the intent to monitor, control, harass, or otherwise abuse their victims typically get away with it, avoiding legal penalty even if there’s plenty of evidence to suggest their guilt.
Here are the most popular robocall scams and how to avoid them
We dip back into robocall scams, exploring some of the most popular tricks and tactics used to part people from their money and personal information.
A week in security (October 28 – November 3)
A roundup of the latest cybersecurity news for the week of October 28 – November 3, including cyberattacks against SMBs, the Internet’s 50th birthday, stalkerware, donation scams, and more.
Stalkerware developer dealt new blow by FTC
A new government front has emerged against stalkerware—the US Federal Trade Commission. Following enforcement against Retina-X and its founder, what’s next?
Growing rate of robocalls threatens user privacy
Robocalls aren’t just a nuisance—they’re a threat to personal data and privacy. And they’re on the rise. Learn which new tactics scammers are using and how to protect against them.
YouTube ordered to cough up $170M settlement over COPPA infraction
Last week, the FTC announced its settlement with Google over YouTube’s COPPA violations, including requirements for better protecting children’s data. But is it enough?
How to get your Equifax money and stay safe doing it
Equifax has been ordered to pay at least $650 million in relation to its enormous 2017 data breach. Users who were affected might be eligible for a claim. But watch out for scams!
A week in security (July 22 – 28)
The latest cybersecurity news for the week of July 22–28. We look at Phobos ransomware, stalkerware’s similarities to parental monitoring apps, and the investigation into Malaysian Airlines Flight 17.
