FTC sues InfoTrax Systems for data breach affecting 1M users
More than 1 million people were affected by the data breach, the FTC said.
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FTC settlement with spyware company Retina-X is an oxymoron
The FTC announced a settlement with spyware maker Retina-X which stops the company from distributing their apps until they can ensure that they are used for “legitimate purposes.”
Here’s why the FTC slapped Youtube with $170M fine and what it means to your child’s privacy
The Federal Trade Commission wants Google, which owns the popular video streaming platform, Youtube, to change their policy on how they handle the information of…
FTC, AT&T reached a settlement over internet throttling
The legal battle between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the telecom giant, AT&T, has come to a conclusion after the two parties have reached…
[Breaking] FTC Voted To Settle With Facebook For $5 Billion
$5 Billion is the biggest penalty imposed by the FTC in history.
‘FTC’ And The ‘Justice Department’ Is Calling Robocalls Quits
[bctt tweet=”FTC partners with the Justice Department to take action against more than 145 companies and illegal robocallers on an intensified campaign.” username=”Z6Mag”]
FTC Shuts Down Four Companies In Their Crackdown Against Illegal Robocalls
In an effort to end the terrifying epidemic of robocalls, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shut down four separate operations that were responsible in bombarding…
L’Oréal Anti Aging Youth Code Advertising Claims Deceptive, FTC Charges
L’Oréal and the Federal Trade Commission reached a proposed settlement that they would end advertising claims on two anti-wrinkle products. L’Oréal is charged of unfair or…
Why Service Marketplaces are the Future of Freelancing
Do you remember when Fiverr was brand new?Do you remember how amazing it was that you could find freelancers without having to go through an…
Facebook to pay ICO fine without admitting liability on Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook argues that the ICO admitted that there is no evidence that Cambridge Analytica used user data.
Telecom giants signed deal to end robocalls
The attorney-generals of 50 states and the District of Columbia, together with 12 telecommunication providers including AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon, signed an agreement that outlines…
Robocall Blockers are Transmitting your Data to Third Parties without you knowing
Robocalls have since been a problem for American and amidst the pressure to the U.S. government to resolve the issue and the multiple efforts by…
Bugs Plague Facebook’s Anti-Misinformation Platform; Researchers Call It ‘Useless’
Plagued with controversies surrounding the 2016 Presidential Elections and the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal that costs Facebook $5 billion fine from the FTC, the Silicon…
North Carolina Passes Bill To Stop Robocalls And Scammers
The law also applies to text solicitors.
Equifax To Pay $700M Or More For 2017 Data Breach
The credit reporting company has finally settled a deal with the Federal Trade Commission.
Facebook May Be Tracking Your Online Photos Too
While no active hacking is happening, security experts believe that the discovery carries heavy implications.
Sprint Resets Account Passwords Of Users After Data Breach
Hackers used the Samsung website to gain access to Sprint’s accounts.
‘Uncall’ Promises To Remove Your Number From Generic Robocall Lists And Dark Web Databases
They also work with service carriers around the world.
Hulu July 2019 Full List
July is here, as well as the summer heat. And, if you’re one of those people who’d rather spend time indoors and binge watch on…
YouTube Recommendation Algorithm Remains Threat Against Pedophiles
[bctt tweet=”YouTube recommendation algorithm allows pedophiles to find videos of children in compromising situations” username=”Z6Mag”]
Google To Face Antitrust Investigation
[bctt tweet=”The Department of Justice is reported to take the lead on an imminent probe against Google’s search engine and ad system.” username=”Z6Mag”]
TRACED Act Passed On Senate With Only Rand Paul Voting Against It
[bctt tweet=”The Senate successfully passed the TRACED Act which would target robocalls and regulate the FCC and FTC and Rand Paul is the only onevoted against it.” username=”Z6Mag”]
Complaints Filed Against Facebook Over Missing Facial Recognition Opt-Out In Some Accounts
[bctt tweet=”Consumer Reports’ study suggests that there could be a lot of accounts that don’t have the option to opt-out of Facebook’s facial recognition. The organization also filed a complaint at the FTC regarding their discovery.” username=”Z6Mag”]
Lawmakers Are Fed Up With Robocalls And They Want An End ASAP
The problem of the ballooning cases of robocalls in the United States is so undeniable that legislators are on haste to pass a new law…
Court Orders Company To Pay $459K To A Woman They Robocalled
Robocalls became a terrible epidemic in the United States. Some experts suggest that robocalls are estimated to take half of Americans household phone calls, and…
FCC Only Collected $6790 Out Of $208.4 Million In Fines It Issued Against Robocallers Since 2015
The Federal Communications Commission has been in scorching heat in the recent months for its failure to implement policies that would protect Americans from the…
TikTok Illegally Collected Information from Underage Users
TikTok, formerly known as Musical.ly, is a video-sharing app that allegedly collected personal data and information from children in the US illegally. On Wednesday, the…
Facebook Closed Group Features Scrutinized For Alleged Health Data Breach
Facebook is once again under fire for allegedly failing to protect the health data provided by users in ‘closed’ groups. A legislative inquiry is in…
Nomorobo Blocks Robo Calls with Free Service
If you are tired of robocalls, have no fear because Aaron Foss, a software programmer from Long Island has invented Nomorobo to block those annoying…
Four Loko Drink Gets Makeover with Label Displaying Alcohol Content
Four Loko will have to label their cans with better alcohol information and make their container resealable so the drink wouldn’t have to be consumed…
Rick Ross Crashes Rolls Royce to Avoid Drive by Shooting
Sadly, it is nothing new when people associate violence with hip-hop. The music is largely filled with street tales that reflect a tragic reality for…
Apple Moving Mac Production From China to USA, Big Move in 2013
Apple is starting to move production of the Mac line back to the U.S. Apple CEO Tim Cook stated they have been working on doing…
Skechers Lawsuit on Shape Ups Agrees to Refund $50 million to Settlement on False Advertising
Skechers has agreed to pay $50 million to settle false advertising allegations about it’s Resistance Runner, Toners and Tone-up shoes by the Federal Trade Commission…
Rare Penny Auction Bids Over $1 million for 1792 Penny
Heritage Auctions ended their auction of the 1792 Silver Center Cent. The rare coin was the first coin struck inside the Philadelphia Mint and showcases…
Trayvon Martin 911 Call From Neighbors and Zimmerman (Audio)
Trayvon Martin was killed in Sanford, Florida by George Zimmerman, a self-appointed neighborhood watchman. On the evening of February 26, 2012, George Zimmerman went out…
Credit Repair Scam Exposed in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona — Are you looking for a reputable organization offering credit repair in Phoenix, Arizona? If so, then the following details surrounding a recent…