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FTC official: peer-to-peer software poses risks

FTC official: peer-to-peer software poses risks

Peer-to-peer (p2p) file sharing programs often carry hidden packages containing spyware, adware and viruses, a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) official testified on Tuesday before a US House of Representatives oversight committee.
Jim Carr Jul 26 2007 10:00AM Security
FTC abandons net neutrality

FTC abandons net neutrality

End of the internet as we know it.
Iain Thomson Jul 3 2007 3:07PM Networking
Malware poses as FTC complaint

Malware poses as FTC complaint

USA - The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has become the latest government agency to be used as a front for e-mail attacks.
Shaun Nichols Jun 15 2007 10:12AM Security
Investigation underway on Google DoubleClick deal

Investigation underway on Google DoubleClick deal

Proposed merger raises 'antitrust' and 'privacy' concerns.
Iain Thomson May 30 2007 6:00AM Software
Workshop to discuss authentication trends in US

Workshop to discuss authentication trends in US

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has scheduled a two-day workshop to discuss trends in authentication that can help curb identity theft.
Dan Kaplan Feb 26 2007 12:18AM Security
RSA: US FTC planning new methods to combat ID theft

RSA: US FTC planning new methods to combat ID theft

The US federal agency responsible for consumer protection is planning a public workshop to discuss authentication and soon hopes to draft a civil rule requiring companies to spot warning signs of identity theft, its leader said Wednesday.
Dan Kaplan Feb 8 2007 7:16PM Security
FTC slaps alleged pornography spammer with hefty fine

FTC slaps alleged pornography spammer with hefty fine

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stung a pornography marketer with a US$465,000 civil penalty this week for breaking anti-spam regulations that require an email warning of sexually explicit materials.
Ericka Chickowski Feb 2 2007 9:31AM Security
Sony BMG settles with FTC

Sony BMG settles with FTC

Sony BMG Entertainment has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over charges the entertainment giant violated federal law when it surreptitiously installed digital rights management software on CDs last year.
Dan Kaplan Jan 31 2007 10:13PM Security
US retailer faces lawsuit as congressman calls for investigation into hacking

US retailer faces lawsuit as congressman calls for investigation into hacking

TJX Companies, the parent firm of retailers T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, was hit with a flurry of lawsuits this week resulting from hackers breaching company servers.
Frank Washkuch Jan 31 2007 7:36PM Security
Odysseus Marketing settles spyware complaint with FTC

Odysseus Marketing settles spyware complaint with FTC

A spyware operation has settled a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaint in the US that it deceptively downloaded unwanted and malicious software onto users' computers.
Dan Kaplan Nov 22 2006 9:05AM Security
Guidance Software settles with FTC

Guidance Software settles with FTC

A computer forensics firm in the US has settled charges by the country's trade watchdog Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for failing to protect private customer data, including that of IT security professionals, when hackers hijacked its network last year.
Dan Kaplan Nov 17 2006 5:32PM Security
FTC on board in spyware case against movie service

FTC on board in spyware case against movie service

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has joined the Washington state's Attorney General's Office in efforts to halt a movie download service that allegedly bombards customers with pop-up advertisements demanding payment for a free trial membership they never signed up for.
Dan Kaplan Aug 16 2006 6:57PM Security
FTC latest government agency to have breach

FTC latest government agency to have breach

The Federal Trade Commission said today in a statement that two laptops, one containing personal information of 110 people, were stolen from a locked car.
Dan Kaplan Jun 22 2006 9:19PM Security
FTC charges internet marketers over CAN-SPAM violations

FTC charges internet marketers over CAN-SPAM violations

The Federal Trade Commission has charged two internet marketers with violating the U.S. CAN-SPAM Act.
William Eazel May 12 2006 10:18AM Security
FTC launches ID theft prevention program

FTC launches ID theft prevention program

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an identity theft education campaign to coincide with President Bush’s creation of a task force designed to tackle America’s fastest growing crime.
Dan Kaplan May 11 2006 8:41PM Security
Kansas firm settles FTC security charges

Kansas firm settles FTC security charges

A Kansas real estate services provider has settled Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that it violated security claims made to customers, the agency announced today in a statement.
Dan Kaplan May 10 2006 9:57PM Security
Spyware operations shut down by FTC

Spyware operations shut down by FTC

The nation’s consumer watchdog announced today that it has halted two spyware operations – one of which was forced to pay more than $4 million.
Frank Washkuch May 4 2006 6:27PM Security
FTC files to stop sale of phone records

FTC files to stop sale of phone records

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed federal complaints against five web-based communications firms that, the watchdog charged, have sold individuals’ phone records.
Frank Washkuch May 4 2006 6:17PM Security
FTC cans two U.S. spammers

FTC cans two U.S. spammers

Two spammers who hijacked consumers’ computers and turned them into spam spewing zombies have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges. The individuals admitted sending illegal emails hawking mortgage opportunities, a device for improving gas mileage, and other products and services.
William Eazel Apr 19 2006 10:00AM Security
Duo settles spam suit with FTC

Duo settles spam suit with FTC

Two alleged Washington State spammers have settled charges of mass-spamming filed against them by the Federal Trade Commission.
Frank Washkuch Apr 17 2006 7:06PM Security

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