This week, I received a fake text message (a smish) saying my E-ZPass account was overdue and that I urgently needed to pay it. That’s a new one and, apparently, quite effective. Luckily, I knew it was a scam, but others were victimized.
According to the website Krebs on Security, security researchers “say the…
On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release stating, “The updated [Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)] rule strengthens key protections for kids’ privacy online. By requiring parents to opt [into] targeted advertising practices, this final rule prohibits platforms and service providers from sharing and monetizing children’s data without active…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed settlement order against GoDaddy alleging that it “has failed to implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect and monitor its website-hosting environments for security threats, and misled customers about the extent of its data security protections on its website hosting services.”
The proposed settlement order requires…
In its continued concentration on the collection and use of consumers’ precise geolocation, on January 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled with General Motors (GM) over allegations that it collected, used, and sold drivers’ precise geolocation and driving behavior data from millions of vehicles—data that can be used to set insurance rates—without adequately…
Singapore-based Chinese video game developer Cognosphere, dba HoYoverse, known for “Genshin Impact,” a role-playing game involving collectible characters with unique fighting skills, has agreed to pay $20 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and deceived players about the cost of winning certain prizes.…
Despite bipartisan support for banning TikTok – essentially spyware presenting a national security threat from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) – in the United States (as done by India) and the Supreme Court’s upholding of the law as constitutional and requiring the app to go dark, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) during…
Former President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) entitled “Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity” on January 16, 2025. The EO is designed to
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Well, it was good while it lasted. Former President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) in October 2023 designed to start the discussion and development of guardrails around using artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States. It was a valiant and important effort to try to get ahead of the known risks surrounding the use…
TikTok users are seeking alternate platforms to share and view content as the U.S. is set to ban the popular social media app on January 19, 2025. Instead of turning to U.S.-based companies like Facebook or Instagram, users are flocking to another Chinese app called Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote. The app, which previously had…
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is reshaping the corporate landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. At the intersection of this digital transformation lie two key executives—the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This dynamic duo, when aligned, can drive ethical AI adoption, ensure…
