FTC Refunds over 138,000 Victims of “Free” Goods Telemarketing Scam

FTC Refunds over 138,000 Victims of “Free” Goods Telemarketing Scam

Sure Touch tricked consumers into paying close to $1 million (770,000 EUR)

Companies Found to Spy on Users via Rented Computers

Companies Found to Spy on Users via Rented Computers

The FTC says they were collecting personal details and even took pictures with the webcam

“Platinum Trust Card” Scammers to Pay $7.5M (€6M), Banned from Telemarketing

“Platinum Trust Card” Scammers to Pay $7.5M (€6M), Banned from Telemarketing

The FTC disrupted another credit card scheme that preyed on financially strapped consumers

FTC to Conclude Google Monopoly Investigation This Year, Lawsuit Still Undecided

FTC to Conclude Google Monopoly Investigation This Year, Lawsuit Still Undecided

Google has been under scrutiny over the silly concept of "search neutrality"

“Google Money Tree” Work-at-Home Scam Victims Refunded by FTC

“Google Money Tree” Work-at-Home Scam Victims Refunded by FTC

Checks totaling $2.3 million (1.84 million EUR) will be sent out

Wyndham Asks Court to Dismiss FTC Complaint

Wyndham Asks Court to Dismiss FTC Complaint

The company highlights the fact that organizations are hacked all the time

Cartoon Network and Other Sites Reported to the FTC for Violating Children’s Privacy

Cartoon Network and Other Sites Reported to the FTC for Violating Children’s Privacy

Six websites accused of using deceiving marketing schemes

Google Fined $22.5 Million for Safari Tracking Cookies

Google Fined $22.5 Million for Safari Tracking Cookies

The largest fine issued by the FTC for this type of matters

Google to Settle for $22.5 Million Over Safari Tracking Cookies Issue

Google to Settle for $22.5 Million Over Safari Tracking Cookies Issue

Google bypassed settings in the browser to place cookies

Wyndham Hotels Sued for Failing to Protect Customer Payment Card Details

Wyndham Hotels Sued for Failing to Protect Customer Payment Card Details

Hundreds of thousand of individuals' details were exposed over a period of two years

  • Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • May 5th, 2012
Hacked Privacy Settings in Safari iOS May Cost Google $10 Million

Hacked Privacy Settings in Safari iOS May Cost Google $10 Million

Consumer Watchdog “delighted” to see the FTC ready to take action

Gambit Identifies XSS Flaw on Federal Trade Commission Site

Gambit Identifies XSS Flaw on Federal Trade Commission Site

He claims that the vulnerability was found in only a minute

  • Web Blog
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • February 25th, 2012
Judge Dismisses Google Privacy Policy Lawsuit

Judge Dismisses Google Privacy Policy Lawsuit

Saying that the FTC could not be forced to act by the court

The FTC Tells Privacy Group to Mind Its Business in Lawsuit over Google Issue

The FTC Tells Privacy Group to Mind Its Business in Lawsuit over Google Issue

A privacy group sued the FTC over Google's privacy policy changes

FTC Admits to Being Hacked, Promises to Patch Sites

FTC Admits to Being Hacked, Promises to Patch Sites

The organization names the breach "a malicious act"

NCPW and FTC Sites Defaced by Anonymous in ACTA Protest

NCPW and FTC Sites Defaced by Anonymous in ACTA Protest

The hackers posted a hilarious YouTube video to show the dangers posed by ACTA

Background Checking Mobile App Marketers Warned by the FTC

Background Checking Mobile App Marketers Warned by the FTC

The FTC wants to be certain they never issue inaccurate reports

 
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