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DoJ and FTC Sue TikTok for Violating Children’s Privacy Laws

5Aug

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DoJ and FTC Sue TikTok for Violating Children’s Privacy Laws

TikTok, a well-known video-sharing website, is the target of a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) for "flagrantly violating" the nation's laws protecting children's privacy. The agencies asserted that the business intentionally allowed minors to register for TikTok accounts, watch and distribute brief videos, and send messages to other users and adults on the platform. They further charged it with breaking the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by unlawfully gathering and keeping a wide range of personal information from these kids without informing or getting their parents' permission read more about DoJ and FTC Sue TikTok for Violating Children's Privacy Laws. Get up to date on the latest cybersecurity ne...

FTC orders Blackbaud to boost security after massive data breach

2Feb

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FTC orders Blackbaud to boost security after massive data breach

Blackbaud has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission following allegations of careless data retention policies and inadequate security, which resulted in a ransomware attack in May 2020 and a data breach impacting millions of individuals. Listed on the NASDAQ, Blackbaud is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States that offers cloud-based donor data management software to nonprofits, including charities, schools, and medical facilities. According to the complaint, the business "failed to monitor attempts by hackers to breach its networks, segment data to prevent hackers from easily accessing its networks and databases, ensure data that is no longer needed is deleted, adequately implement multifactor authentication read more FTC orders Blackbaud to...

Amazon to Pay $31m After FTC Security and Privacy Allegations

1Jun

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Amazon to Pay $31m After FTC Security and Privacy Allegations

Amazon will settle claims made against Alexa and its Ring home security service by paying the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) almost $31 million. The greater of the two civil fines ($25 million) will resolve allegations that Amazon violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule) and misled Alexa users about the manner in which their data was deleted. Amazon "prominently and repeatedly" promised its customers, including parents, that they could remove Alexa voice recordings and geolocation data, according to a complaint lodged by the Department of Justice (DoJ) on behalf of the FTC read more Amazon to Pay $31m After FTC Security and Privacy Allegations. Stay one step ahead of cyber threats with ReconBee.com. Explore our comprehensive coverage of recent cyber...

11May

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Urgent PayPal and MetaMask emails are from scammers

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cautions that recent PayPal and MetaMask letters pushing customers to submit their account information promptly are from scammers. Scammers are preying on unwary users by using a network of phishing scams to send out a fresh batch of emails warning users to respond immediately "or else." Scammers have taken advantage of consumer anxiety over money. The bogus email, according to the FTC, threatens to stop customers' access to their MetaMask cryptocurrency wallets read more Urgent PayPal and MetaMask emails are from scammers. With ReconBee.com Stay ahead of the latest threats with in-depth coverage of cyber attacks and cybersecurity trends, and the latest cybersecurity news.