April 12, 2024 at 12:04PM The FTC is distributing $6.3 million in refunds to 267,000 former AT&T Wireless customers due to a data throttling settlement. AT&T was accused of not disclosing limitations on “unlimited” data plans, affecting tasks like web browsing and video streaming. Current consumers received $52 million in compensation earlier, with former customers … Read more
March 15, 2024 at 08:15AM The Federal Trade Commission settled for $26 million with Restoro and Reimage, tech support firms, for deceiving consumers into purchasing unnecessary antivirus and computer repair services. They used fake pop-ups to scare consumers into believing their computers had viruses, then charged for fake services and used deceptive telemarketing tactics. The … Read more
March 14, 2024 at 04:31PM Tech support businesses Restoro and Reimage have settled a $26 million case with the FTC, following accusations of running a Windows antivirus scam. The companies allegedly used scare tactics to coerce consumers into paying for unnecessary services, with the FTC conducting undercover purchases to gather evidence. Restoro and Reimage have … Read more
February 22, 2024 at 08:04PM Avast has agreed to pay $16.5 million after the FTC accused the antivirus vendor of selling customer data to third parties. The company must destroy web browsing data transferred to its subsidiary, Jumpshot, and obtain express consent for data licensing from users. Avast disputes the allegations but has settled with … Read more
February 4, 2024 at 10:42AM The FTC settled with Blackbaud over a data breach due to poor security practices. Hackers accessed sensitive customer data, and Blackbaud initially downplayed the breach. They paid a ransom and failed to ensure deletion of stolen data. As part of the settlement, Blackbaud must develop an improved security program and … Read more
February 2, 2024 at 04:20PM Blackbaud, facing criticism from the FTC for a data breach that exposed millions of people’s information, has agreed to strengthen its IT defenses. The settlement includes deleting unnecessary customer data, updating its data retention policy, and implementing enhanced security measures. The SEC and attorneys general have also secured settlements over … Read more
January 15, 2024 at 10:40AM The FTC secures settlement with X-Mode Social, prohibiting sale of sensitive location data. Outlogic to delete previously collected data and honor opt-out requests, under FTC settlement. Critical vulnerabilities in Cisco, Siemens, Rapid Software, and Fortinet products. iOSpionage campaign exploited Apple’s ECC. HMG hit by data breach, unable to identify compromised … Read more