FTC Promotes Resources to Prevent Cyberbullying

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an announcement on the importance of addressing cyberbullying. As children return to school, FTC encourages parents and educators to monitor kids' online activity and engage in conversations about preventing cyberbullying. NCCIC encourages users to...

FTC Issues Alert on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams

The Federal Trade Commission has released an alert on Bitcoin blackmail scams. In these schemes, scammers threaten victims with public disclosure of their "secret" unless they send a payment in Bitcoin. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to refer to the FTC Alert and a related FBI press...

Google Faces Legal Turmoil After Location Tracking Debacle

Google is under fire from both legal teams and activists after reports emerged that the technology giant tracked customers’ movements, even when they opt out. The company has been slapped by a lawsuit, filed in the federal court last week out of California, alleging that Google is violating both...

FTC Issues Alert on Tech Support Scams

The Federal Trade Commission has released an alert on tech support scams. Scammers use pop-up messages, websites, emails, and phone calls to entice users to pay for fraudulent tech support services to repair problems that don’t exist. Users should not pay or give control of their devices to any...

More Federal Agencies Wrapped Up in Facebook Data Privacy Probe

The Securities and Exchange Commission, FBI, and the Department of Justice are now reportedly investigating the social media giant after it failed to disclose that more than the data of 70 million platform users had leaked through a third-party application, sources told the Washington Post, Monda...

A week in security (June 11 – June 17)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we discussed how to protect the online privacy of children, we gave you a spring 2018 overview of exploit kits, rounded up the ongoing discussions about the VPNFilter malware, and discussed the struggles of UK law enforcement with modern-day cybercrime. Other news...

Facebook Defends Against Device-Integrated APIs Policy, But Concerns Remain

Facebook is hitting back against a New York Times article alleging that it struck deals enabling phone-makers to access users’ personal information. The incident is yet another blow to the social media giant as it continues to deal with questions and outrage over its data privacy policies. The...

Facebook Accused of Giving Over 60 Device-Makers Deep Access to User Data

After being embroiled into controversies over its data sharing practices, it turns out that Facebook had granted inappropriate access to its users' data to more than 60 device makers, including Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Blackberry, and Samsung. According to a lengthy report published by The New...

FTC Promotes Privacy Awareness Week

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an announcement promoting Privacy Awareness Week PAW May 14–18, 2018. PAW is an annual event fostering awareness of privacy issues and the importance of protecting personal information. This year’s theme, “From Principles to Practice,” focuses on...

Phone Maker BLU Settles with FTC Over Unauthorized User Data Extraction

Android phone-maker BLU Products agreed to a proposed settlement on Tuesday with the Federal Trade Commission, over allegations it allowed the third-party firm Adups Technology to collect detailed consumer data from users without their consent. In an administrative complaint filed earlier this we...

Calls For Regulation Build After Facebook Privacy Fallout

As Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared before Congress this week, politicians stressed the need for regulation to secure end users’ data privacy on social media platforms. The series of hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday gave members of Congress an opportunity to question Facebook about multiple...

FTC Releases Alert on Tax Identity Theft

The Federal Trade Commission FTC and the Internal Revenue Service IRS are offering consumers a new way to report tax-related identity theft to the IRS online. Tax-related identity theft happens when someone steals your Social Security number to file a tax return and claims your refund. To report...

Facebook Cracks Down On Data Misuse With Expanded Bug Bounty Program

Facebook said in the coming weeks it will expand its bug bounty program in an attempt to crackdown on data misuse by third-party app developers. The company’s bug bounty program, first started in 2011, prompts researchers to find vulnerabilities on the social media platform – but now will be...

Facebook Woes Continue as FTC Opens Data Privacy Probe

The Federal Trade Commission on Monday announced it is launching an investigation into Facebook’s data privacy practices. The announcement is another kick to Facebook, which has been grappling with the fallout from a scandal where data from the social media platform leaked through a third-party...

ftc.com.sa XSS vulnerability

Open Bug Bounty ID: OBB-572691 Description| Value ---|--- Affected Website:| ftc.com.sa Open Bug Bounty Program:| Create your bounty program now. It's open and free. Vulnerable Application:| Custom Code Vulnerability Type:| XSS Cross Site Scripting / CWE-79 CVSSv3 Score:| 6.1...

National Consumer Protection Week

March 4–10 is National Consumer Protection Week NCPW, an event to encourage people and businesses to learn more about avoiding scams and understanding consumer rights. During NCPW, the Federal Trade Commission FTC and its partners highlight free resources to help protect consumers. NCCIC/US-CERT...

FTC Releases Article on Choosing VPN Apps for Mobile Phones

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has issued guidance to consumers considering using a Virtual Private Network VPN for their mobile phones. Some mobile phone users choose to use VPNs to shield the information on their phones when using public Wi-Fi networks. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages consumers to...

FTC Warns of Online Dating Scams

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an article addressing scams targeting online daters. In this type of fraud, cyber criminals target victims, gain their confidence, and trick them into sending money. To stay safer online, review the FTC article on Online Dating Scams and the...

Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week

Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 29 to February 2, and many federal agencies are offering information and resources to help consumers learn to protect themselves from tax-related identity theft and Internal Revenue Service IRS imposter scams. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages consumers to revi...

After Getting Hacked, Uber Paid Hackers $100,000 to Keep Data Breach Secret

Uber is in headlines once again—this time for concealing last year's data breach that exposed personal data of 57 million customers and drivers. On Tuesday, Uber announced that the company suffered a massive data breach in October 2016 that exposed names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of 57...