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FTC Warns About Scammers Impersonating Agency Staff
FTC Warns About Scammers Impersonating Agency Staff
July 11, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to be wary of scammers pretending to be staff members. The FTC issued a press release and blog post on Tuesday (July 11)...

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Princess Cruises Discloses Possible Data Breach
Princess Cruises Discloses Possible Data Breach
March 13, 2020  |  Safety and Security

Princess Cruises disclosed a potential data breach in a notice posted on its website. The travel company said that from April 11 to July 23...

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Canadian Lender Hit With Data Breach Impacting 2.9M
Canadian Lender Hit With Data Breach Impacting 2.9M
June 21, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Canadian lender Desjardins Group revealed that it has been the victim of a data breach that could impact more than 2.9 million members. The firm...

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FTC Settles With Two Websites Over Lack Of Consumer Data Security
FTC Settles With Two Websites Over Lack Of Consumer Data Security
April 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Two consumer websites have settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations that they did not secure consumers’ data, allowing hackers to breach both sites. The...

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Georgia Tech Data Breach Leaves 1.3M Exposed
Georgia Tech Data Breach Leaves 1.3M Exposed
April 04, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The Georgia Institute of Technology confirmed that it suffered a data breach that has exposed the personal information of 1.3 million current and former faculty...

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New Twitter Tools Enhance Privacy Protection
New Twitter Tools Enhance Privacy Protection
March 08, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Twitter announced an update to its abuse reporting functions that will allow its users to specify personal information issues. “We want to move faster in reviewing...

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Equifax Chief Hit By Identity Theft Three Times
Equifax Chief Hit By Identity Theft Three Times
February 28, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Equifax CEO Mark Begor revealed that he has been the victim of identity theft three times in the past 10 years during a privacy hearing...

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NY Governor Calls For Inquiry Into Facebook’s Data Practices
NY Governor Calls For Inquiry Into Facebook’s Data Practices
February 24, 2019  |  Facebook

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on the New York’s Department of State and Department of Financial Services to investigate Facebook after The Wall Street...

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Exactis Data Breach Sparks Class Action Lawsuit
Exactis Data Breach Sparks Class Action Lawsuit
June 29, 2018  |  Legal

The first class action lawsuit against Exactis has been filed in response to the company’s massive data breach that exposed the private information of more than...

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