Google Targeted by Complaints Filed with the FTC, EU Watchdogs for User Tracking

Google Targeted by Complaints Filed with the FTC, EU Watchdogs for User Tracking

Seven EU consumer groups file complaints with data watchdogs

Facebook Accused of Collecting Children's Personal Info in FTC Complaint

Facebook Accused of Collecting Children's Personal Info in FTC Complaint

Messenger Kids app data collection reportedly breaking COPPA

FTC Releases Alert about Facebook Breach Involving 50 Million Users

FTC Releases Alert about Facebook Breach Involving 50 Million Users

Details the next steps users should take after the breach

Samsung and Intel Support FTC in Lawsuit Against Qualcomm

Samsung and Intel Support FTC in Lawsuit Against Qualcomm

FTC recently defended its monopoly charges against Qualcomm

Qualcomm Calls Apple’s Allegations in $1 Billion Lawsuit “Baseless”

Qualcomm Calls Apple’s Allegations in $1 Billion Lawsuit “Baseless”

The company also responded to FTC charges

FTC Sues Qualcomm for Allegedly Violating Competition Laws

FTC Sues Qualcomm for Allegedly Violating Competition Laws

The FTC cites a deal between Qualcomm and Apple

D-Link Fights Back Against US Government in Lawsuit over Security Breach

D-Link Fights Back Against US Government in Lawsuit over Security Breach

Cause of Action Institute to represent D-Link

US Sues D-Link for Exposing Users to Hackers

US Sues D-Link for Exposing Users to Hackers

The FTC claims D-Link failed to secure its devices

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • October 14th, 2016
US Authorities Come Down Hard on Prodigious Tech Support Scammers

US Authorities Come Down Hard on Prodigious Tech Support Scammers

FTC files complaint against 5 companies and 3 individuals

Ad Network Fined $950,000 for Secretly Tracking Users via Nearby WiFi Signals

Ad Network Fined $950,000 for Secretly Tracking Users via Nearby WiFi Signals

InMobi has agreed to independent audits every two years for the next 20 years and to delete existing geolocation DB

FTC Orders Apple, Google, Microsoft, Others to Reveal Mobile Security Practices

FTC Orders Apple, Google, Microsoft, Others to Reveal Mobile Security Practices

FTC starts investigation in regards to mobile security

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • February 25th, 2016
FTC Forces Asus to Comply with 20 Years of Security Audits

FTC Forces Asus to Comply with 20 Years of Security Audits

Asus lied about its routers' security, it delayed security patches for months, and now it's paying the price

FTC Fines Software Maker over False Data Encryption Claims

FTC Fines Software Maker over False Data Encryption Claims

Software vendor lies about encryption, gets big-time fine

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • December 22nd, 2015
Oracle Settles Charges Regarding Fake Java Security Updates

Oracle Settles Charges Regarding Fake Java Security Updates

Oracle gets away clean, no fine, only a slap on the wrist

FTC Warns Gamers of Online Phishing Scams

FTC Warns Gamers of Online Phishing Scams

An uptick in gaming phishing scams makes the FTC issue a PSA

Google Facing Antitrust Investigation into Android in the US <em>Bloomberg</em>

Google Facing Antitrust Investigation into Android in the US Bloomberg

Google has been accused in its home country

US Court Grants FTC the Authority to Regulate Corporate Cyber-Security

US Court Grants FTC the Authority to Regulate Corporate Cyber-Security

FTC can now sue companies that fail to protect user data

 
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