FTC charges Amazon for keeping children's voice recordings Security Staff June 8, 2023 Amazon will be required to overhaul how it deletes data and implement new privacy guidelines following FTC and Department of Justice charges.Read More
Microsoft settles FTC charges for violating COPPA Security Staff June 7, 2023 Following Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges, Microsoft will bay $20 million to settle Children's Online Protection Act (COPPA) violations. Read More
CISA releases joint guide to securing remote access software Security Staff June 6, 2023 CISA has released a joint guide that informs organizations how to detect and defend against malicious actors abusing remote access software.Read More
OSHA cites retail chain for exposing employees to electrical hazards Security Staff June 2, 2023 Following several investigations, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has cited Dollar General for workplace safety violations. Read More
Health tracking app charged by FTC for sharing sensitive information Security Staff June 2, 2023 Fertility app Premom was charged by the FTC for sharing users' sensitive information with third parties, and sharing sensitive health data to Google. Read More
CISA seeks input from public safety agencies, organizations Security Staff June 2, 2023 Public safety organizations are asked to complete the SAFECOM Nationwide Survey to help assess emergency communications capabilities and needs.Read More
White House makes summer storm plans Security Staff June 1, 2023 The President discussed ongoing national efforts to prepare for extreme weather events and plans to improve storm response and resilience. Read More
Maryland TSA rolls out mobile ID security checks for android users Security Staff June 1, 2023 The Transportation Security Administration in Maryland will now accept Maryland mobile-driver's licenses from Google Wallet at security checkpoints.Read More
FTC: Ring failed to stop hackers from accessing users' cameras Security Staff June 1, 2023 Under the proposed FTC order, Ring is prohibited from profiting from unlawfully accessing consumers videos and must pay $5.8 million in consumer refunds.Read More
FTC orders Edmodo to stop using minor education data for advertising Security Staff May 31, 2023 Education technology provider Edmodo received an order from the FTC for collecting children's personal data without proper parental consent.Read More