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Categories: Personal Tags: FCC Tags: FTC Tags: robocall Tags: cold caller Tags: calling Tags: phone Tags: do not call Tags: block Tags: fine We take a look at a record fine issued by the FCC in relation to a prolific robocalling operation. |
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Read MoreCategories: Business Tags: reviews Tags: fake Tags: ftc Tags: fine Tags: fraud Tags: bogus Tags: portal Tags: site Tags: rating Tags: score The FTC’s new proposed rule would apply large fines to those found distributing fake reviews online. |
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Read MoreCategories: Personal Tags: Microsoft Tags: Xbox Tags: privacy Tags: children Tags: COPPA Tags: FTC Tags: fine Tags: settlement Tags: games console Tags: gaming Tags: video games Microsoft is counting the cost of privacy violations, with $20m in fines related to illegal data collection from children’s Xbox accounts. |
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Read MoreCategories: News Tags: ftc Tags: tech support scam Tags: scammers Tags: payment processor Tags: fine Tags: visa Tags: chargeback We take a look at a story involving the FTC going head to head with a payment processor caught up in tech support scam allegations. |
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Read MoreCategories: News Tags: tiktok Tags: fine Tags: cookie Tags: consent Tags: opt out Tags: France Tags: CNIL We take a look at the latest fine hitting a social media network, this time over the issue of cookie consent. |
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Read MoreCategories: News Tags: ICO Tags: tiktok Tags: data Tags: protection Tags: kids Tags: children Tags: fine Tags: privacy Tags: safety The ICOs is looking to fine TikTok over what it claims are issues related to the UK’s data protection laws. |
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| A roundup of the security news from September 17–23, including Android scams, massive WordPress compromises, and high fines for Equifax. Categories: Tags: AndroidemotetEquifaxEquifax breachfineMagaCartmalwarephishingplayransomwareround up. ukgovsaslvulnerabilityweek in security |
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