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Senators Urge FTC Probe of Alleged Children’s Privacy Violations by Google Google and its video platform YouTube are facing potential investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) following claims that they may have violated federal children’s privacy law. Senators Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee have sent a letter to the agency,…
Privacy Senators urge FTC probe of alleged children’s privacy violations by Google Date: August 17, 2023 Senators Ed Markey and Marsha Blackburn have requested the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate YouTube and its parent company Google over potential violations of federal children’s privacy law. The request follows a New York Times report that revealed…
Privacy Senators urge FTC probe of alleged children’s privacy violations by Google Sens. Ed Markey and Marsha Blackburn call for investigation into YouTube and Google In a recent letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Senators Ed Markey and Marsha Blackburn have called for an investigation into YouTube and its parent company, Google. The senators…
FBI Warns About Scams Targeting Mobile Beta-Testers The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public service announcement warning about cybercriminals who are targeting victims through mobile beta-testing applications. While the FBI did not name any specific vendors or services, the main tactic employed by these scammers is to lure users of Apple…
Expert Strategies: Defending Against Credential Phishing Introduction In today’s digital landscape, the threat of cybercrime is ever-present. One of the most prevalent and dangerous tactics employed by cybercriminals is credential phishing. This method involves tricking individuals into revealing their login credentials, allowing hackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. With businesses increasingly relying on…
Securing Sensitive Accounts: Learn PAM Security Strategies Introduction In an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of securing sensitive accounts cannot be overstated. With cyber threats such as hacking, data extraction, and cyber espionage on the rise, individuals and organizations must adopt innovative strategies to safeguard their valuable information. Privileged Access Management (PAM) is one such…
Securing Sensitive Accounts: Learn PAM Security Strategies Introduction In today’s digital world, the threat landscape is constantly evolving, with cybercriminals employing increasingly sophisticated methods to target sensitive accounts. As individuals and organizations rely more and more on technology, it becomes crucial to adopt robust security strategies to safeguard sensitive information. Privileged Access Management (PAM) is…
The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Climate Change In a thought–provoking session at the Black Hat USA conference, Chloé Messdaghi, head of threat research at Protect AI, emphasized the urgent need for the cybersecurity industry to address the impact of climate change. While climate change and extreme weather events have dominated discussions worldwide, cybersecurity has largely…
Internet Security: Striking the Balance with Regulation The Fear of the Unknown As the field of technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, it is not surprising that there are calls for increased security regulation in response to new and unexplored technologies, such as generative models and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. However,…
China Drafts Rules for Using Facial Recognition Data Introduction China, known for being one of the most surveilled societies on Earth, is now taking steps to regulate the use of facial recognition technology. Draft regulations released by China‘s Cyberspace Administration state that firms using facial recognition will be required to obtain consent or legal permission…