FTC approves lawsuit against TikTok for violating COPPA Security Staff August 8, 2024 On behalf of the FTC, the Department of Justice sued video-sharing platform TikTok with violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.Read More
FTC bans NGL from offering AI app to minors Security Staff July 17, 2024 The FTC and the LA DA’s office allege that NGL actively marketed their service to kids despite being aware of the harms from similar services.Read More
Special Report Zinet Kemal | Women in Security 2024 Cloud Security Engineer — Best Buy Taelor Sutherland July 2, 2024 Zinet Kemal, Cloud Security Engineer at Best Buy, emphasizes the importance of online safety.Read More
FTC denies new COPPA application Security Staff April 2, 2024 The FTC denied an application for approval of a new mechanism for obtaining parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. Read More
FTC proposes new restrictions on the use of children's data Security Staff January 5, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule), including ed tech.Read More
66% of employees will shop on mobile phones this holiday season Security Staff November 21, 2023 According to a recent Lookout report, phishing attacks are expected to more than double the week of Thanksgiving as employees spend more time online.Read More
Almost 70% of children & adolescents have been exposed to cyber risks Security Staff November 3, 2023 According to a recent report by the DQ Institute, nearly 70% of children and adolescents worldwide have been exposed to cyber risks in 2023. Read More
The solution to esports’ identity problem is as simple as a selfie Conor White August 4, 2023 The solution to esports’ identity and multi-accounting problem? Biometrics combined with AI-powered identity proofing and verification.Read More
FTC seeks comment over parental consent guidelines for COPPA Security Staff July 31, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested commentary following an application for new methods of obtaining parental consent using biometrics.Read More
The evolving standards for online accountability in 2022 Noam Schwartz February 10, 2022 The “metaverse” is no longer a far-off concept in Sci-Fi novels. With this new reality, here are four evolving areas to watch as online platforms grapple with new and growing abuse vectors and the new phase of accountability.Read More