Security biz Verkada to pay $3m penalty under deal that also enforces infosec upgrade

September 5, 2024 at 12:37AM Verkada will pay $2.95 million to the US FTC following an investigation into their security failings, not related to past incidents but for spam violations. The company also faced allegations of security lapses, including unauthorized access to CCTV footage. The settlement includes requirements to improve security practices and compliance with … Read more

Blackbaud settles with FTC after that IT breach exposed millions of people’s info

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