One of the most dangerous forms of cyberattack might be phishing attacks, mostly because they are easy to pull off with any kind of high-tech skill and because too often, they work. In a phishing attack, the criminal sends you some kind of message and pretends to be someone they are not. It might be […]
Facebook says using real names helps them keep the most popular social networking site in the world safer. By confirming identities, Facebook states it can help stop or minimize the risk of scams, phishing, abuse and foreign political influence. In an effort to protect your identity from threats, Facebook is asking some users to send […]
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It is no secret that public Wi-Fi connections can leave you vulnerable to hacking and identity theft. However, the old wisdom of avoiding common sources of free public Wi-Fi connections is not enough. These threats are not limited to places like coffee shops, hotels, airports or even your doctor’s office. These days, more and more […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1135480535_SS_Public-Wifi.jpg53047952Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2019-09-06 11:30:262019-09-06 11:30:26The Public Wi-Fi Risks You Might Not Be Thinking About...
Thanks to a new settlement valued at $170 million, child privacy on the internet just got a little bit safer. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just announced the largest-ever settlement of a privacy claim against Google’s YouTube for illegally collecting data on children and using it to target young viewers with advertising. This is the […]
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If you are one of the millions of consumers who use a voice-activated assistant in your home or through your smartphone, your personal data and activity may become more secure due to new data privacy regulations like the European Union’s GDPR and recent privacy-related legislation. Virtual assistants and chatbot tools will now have to tighten […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ITRC_SS_SiriVirtualAssistance_1043810308.jpg6801000Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2019-08-14 08:00:252019-08-14 12:54:02Chatbots and Virtual Assistants to Tighten Up Data Privacy
In 2012, Facebook was sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for misleading consumers about their privacy. One example of their misleading promises was the extent to which they shared user information. Mobile applications used by one consumer were allowed to access the information of that consumer’s friends even though the friends did not grant […]
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced July 24, 2019, that they have reached a settlement with Facebook, Inc. The social media giant received the largest fine in history for violating consumer privacy and were ordered to pay $5 billion – roughly 20 times the last largest fine of this kind. This comes less two years […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ITRC_SS_facebook-privacy-settings-web_1018754938.jpg651848Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2019-07-24 10:51:392019-07-30 10:53:19What Does the Facebook Settlement Mean for Consumers
The internet may be abuzz once again with users sharing images from their FaceApp filters, but security experts are treading carefully. The AI-powered photo editing app, which provides fun filters to enhance your pictures of your face, became a viral sensation when it launched in 2017. When it first became popular, FaceApp had a fairly […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ITRC_SS_FaceAppPhone_1454156768.jpg6671000Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2019-07-18 09:42:492019-07-19 12:19:57Despite the FaceApp Fun, the Terms Are Alarming
Pucker up for a selfie and set your Snapchat filter with dog ears – it is World Social Media Day! If we divide tech users into two groups, the casual account holders and the social media fanatics, this event can mean very different things. The casual user might see social media as a necessary evil, […]
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If you are traveling and plan to rent a car, there is a very specific privacy pitfall threatening you. Rental car companies have begun offering premium features in their fleets of vehicles, including things like Bluetooth sound systems, on-board GPS navigation and infotainment devices for everything from playing music to showing movies. The upgraded technologies […]
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Instagram Creates New Feature That Fights Phishing Attacks
One of the most dangerous forms of cyberattack might be phishing attacks, mostly because they are easy to pull off with any kind of high-tech skill and because too often, they work. In a phishing attack, the criminal sends you some kind of message and pretends to be someone they are not. It might be […]
Facebook’s “Real-Name” Policy Asks for Personal Identification
Facebook says using real names helps them keep the most popular social networking site in the world safer. By confirming identities, Facebook states it can help stop or minimize the risk of scams, phishing, abuse and foreign political influence. In an effort to protect your identity from threats, Facebook is asking some users to send […]
The Public Wi-Fi Risks You Might Not Be Thinking About…
It is no secret that public Wi-Fi connections can leave you vulnerable to hacking and identity theft. However, the old wisdom of avoiding common sources of free public Wi-Fi connections is not enough. These threats are not limited to places like coffee shops, hotels, airports or even your doctor’s office. These days, more and more […]
YouTube to Pay $170 Million Over Child Privacy Violations
Thanks to a new settlement valued at $170 million, child privacy on the internet just got a little bit safer. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just announced the largest-ever settlement of a privacy claim against Google’s YouTube for illegally collecting data on children and using it to target young viewers with advertising. This is the […]
Chatbots and Virtual Assistants to Tighten Up Data Privacy
If you are one of the millions of consumers who use a voice-activated assistant in your home or through your smartphone, your personal data and activity may become more secure due to new data privacy regulations like the European Union’s GDPR and recent privacy-related legislation. Virtual assistants and chatbot tools will now have to tighten […]
Change in Facebook Privacy Policy Ordered by the FTC
In 2012, Facebook was sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for misleading consumers about their privacy. One example of their misleading promises was the extent to which they shared user information. Mobile applications used by one consumer were allowed to access the information of that consumer’s friends even though the friends did not grant […]
What Does the Facebook Settlement Mean for Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced July 24, 2019, that they have reached a settlement with Facebook, Inc. The social media giant received the largest fine in history for violating consumer privacy and were ordered to pay $5 billion – roughly 20 times the last largest fine of this kind. This comes less two years […]
Despite the FaceApp Fun, the Terms Are Alarming
The internet may be abuzz once again with users sharing images from their FaceApp filters, but security experts are treading carefully. The AI-powered photo editing app, which provides fun filters to enhance your pictures of your face, became a viral sensation when it launched in 2017. When it first became popular, FaceApp had a fairly […]
Stay Safe this World Social Media Day
Pucker up for a selfie and set your Snapchat filter with dog ears – it is World Social Media Day! If we divide tech users into two groups, the casual account holders and the social media fanatics, this event can mean very different things. The casual user might see social media as a necessary evil, […]
Rental Car Risks: What it means for Your Identity
If you are traveling and plan to rent a car, there is a very specific privacy pitfall threatening you. Rental car companies have begun offering premium features in their fleets of vehicles, including things like Bluetooth sound systems, on-board GPS navigation and infotainment devices for everything from playing music to showing movies. The upgraded technologies […]