FTC distributes $72 million in Fortnite refunds from Epic Games

December 10, 2024 at 12:18PM The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $72 million in refunds related to Epic Games’ Fortnite for employing deceptive practices that led players to make unwanted purchases. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **FTC Action**: The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against Epic Games. 2. **Refund Distribution**: Over $72 million is … Read more

FTC distributes $72 million in Fortnite refunds from Epic Games

December 10, 2024 at 12:11PM The FTC is distributing over $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players due to Epic Games’ use of misleading practices leading to unwanted purchases. The first refunds average $114 for 629,344 players. Claims can be submitted until January 10, 2025, but caution against scams is advised. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more

I spy another mSpy breach: Millions more stalkerware buyers exposed

July 14, 2024 at 10:10PM Commercial spyware maker mSpy has been breached, exposing millions of customers’ data including email addresses, IP addresses, and photos. The company, previously breached in 2015 and 2018, is involved in stalkerware applications. Additionally, critical vulnerabilities, plaintext data transmission by Linksys routers, and the targeting of Latin American airlines by Akira … Read more

DOJ Slams XCast with $10 Million Fine Over Massive Illegal Robocall Operation

January 3, 2024 at 03:12AM The U.S. Department of Justice settled with VoIP provider XCast for illegal telemarketing campaigns. The agreement requires compliance measures and a $10 million penalty, suspended due to financial inability. XCast must sever ties with non-compliant firms. FTC also banned Response Tree for illegal robocalls and deceptive website practices, selling consumer … Read more