Why that blackmailer claiming to have your search history probably doesn't
Police say email sextortion scams are on the rise. Scammers will say they have compromising information. But they rarely do.
FTC finds social media companies steal tons of data
FTC seeks clear information on how social media and streaming companies determine which specific ads and other content to ...
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FTC says social networks’ data privacy, safety policies are ‘woefully inadequate’
Top social media and video streaming companies are facing new scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which released a report Thursday morning accusing the platforms of vastly violating ...
Scathing FTC Report Accuses Social Media Sites Of Vast User Surveillance
The report is in response to 6(b) orders issued in December 2020 to nine social media and video streaming sites.
Credit Scams to Watch Out For
Credit scams can steal your money and your identity. Look out for credit repair scams, identity theft, insurance scams, ...
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FTC Ban on Non-Competes Is Blocked — For Now
Back in April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that would have banned non-compete agreements ...
AI smackdown: How a new FTC ruling just protected the free press
It’s been almost a month since the new FTC rule was officially approved, but if you still can’t smell what The Rock-a-Khan is ...
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FTC report on predatory social media data hoarding hints at future regulations
A new FTC report on how social media and streaming sites collect and monetize their hoards of user data doesn’t really feature a lot of surprises for anyone who’s followed the space.
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FTC report says social media companies engaged in “vast surveillance” of users
A new Federal Trade Commission staff report says major social media and video streaming services conducted vast surveillance ...
Bitcoin ATM scams cost people $65M through first half of 2024, FTC says
Bitcoin ATM scams are on the rise and costing people millions of dollars. The machines, also known as BTMs, have been popping ...
Trial Win Against FTC Yields Increased Attorney-Fee Award Six Months Later
The Federal Trade Commission failed to adjust its shotgun approach in aggressively pursuing claims against the client despite ...
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FTC Chief Lina Khan Says Her Tough Antitrust Stance “Uncomfortable For Some People” As Election Looms
Lina Khan, the youngest person to chair the powerful Federal Trade Commission, has come down hard on monopolies and anticompetitive behavior, so some business leaders and Wall Streeters are ...