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FTC On IoT: Attempting To Reign In The Wild West (of Things)
FTC On IoT: Attempting To Reign In The Wild West (of Things)
March 25, 2016  |  Internet of Things

When it comes to IoT, the possibilities seem endless, along with the security issues. In PYMNTS’ March Internet of Things Tracker, sponsored by Intel, we...

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How To Protect Consumers From IoT Vulnerabilities? The FTC Weighs In 
How To Protect Consumers From IoT Vulnerabilities? The FTC Weighs In 
March 24, 2016  |  Internet of Things

When it comes to IoT, the possibilities seem endless, along with the security issues. In PYMNTS’ March Internet of Things Tracker, sponsored by Intel, we...

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FTC Warns App Developers About Software Privacy Risk
FTC Warns App Developers About Software Privacy Risk
March 18, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to 12 app developers that have installed software that can monitor the microphones that are part of devices....

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FTC Nabs Brokers For Selling Consumers’ Bank Credentials
FTC Nabs Brokers For Selling Consumers’ Bank Credentials
March 10, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday (March 9) that it requested, and a federal district court granted, bans on seven people, Ideal Financial Solutions...

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FTC Orders Payment Card Data Security Screenings
FTC Orders Payment Card Data Security Screenings
March 08, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission said on Monday (March 7) that it has issued orders to nine companies in an effort to get information from them...

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Debt Collection Tops ID Theft On FTC Complaint List
Debt Collection Tops ID Theft On FTC Complaint List
March 02, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Among the key subjects of complaints that washed over the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network last year included debt collection, identity theft and scams...

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FTC/Data Broker Settle Over Selling Scammers’ Bank Account Data
FTC/Data Broker Settle Over Selling Scammers’ Bank Account Data
February 19, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Defendants accused of intentionally brokering hundreds of thousands of consumers’ sensitive data have settled their case brought by the Federal Trade Commission. According to a...

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