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FTC shuts down California spam distributor

FTC shuts down California spam distributor

Federal and state investigators have sealed the envelope on a major California-based spam operation that allegedly violated federal law when it delivered nearly two million messages to unsuspecting PC users.
Dan Kaplan Apr 7 2006 8:50PM Security
FTC game teaches auction lessons

FTC game teaches auction lessons

The federal government has found an entertaining way to teach consumers about online fraud.
Frank Washkuch Feb 27 2006 7:46PM Security
FTC: Boost in online fraud cases in 2005

FTC: Boost in online fraud cases in 2005

Online incidents accounted for nearly half of all consumer fraud complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2005, the agency said in a report released this week.
Frank Washkuch Jan 27 2006 8:06PM Security
Company settles FTC adware charges

Company settles FTC adware charges

A subsidiary of America Online has settled Federal Trade Commission charges that it illegally bundled adware with free security software.
Marcia Savage Aug 8 2005 10:22PM Security
FTC takes action against illegal porn spam

FTC takes action against illegal porn spam

The Federal Trade Commission has charged seven companies with violating federal laws requiring warning labels on sexually-explicit email.
Marcia Savage Jul 20 2005 6:00PM Security
FTC wins injunction over 'deceptive' spyware claims

FTC wins injunction over 'deceptive' spyware claims

The Federal Trade Commission has won an injunction against a Houston-based company for making "deceptive" anti-spyware claims.
René Millman Jul 4 2005 2:17PM Security
BJ's Wholesale Club settles FTC charges of lax security

BJ's Wholesale Club settles FTC charges of lax security

BJ's Wholesale Club has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over charges that it failed to protect sensitive customer data, which led to millions in fraudulent purchases.
Marcia Savage Jun 21 2005 5:13PM Security
FTC polls public on CAN-SPAM changes

FTC polls public on CAN-SPAM changes

The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public comment on proposed new definitions and provisions to the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.
Marcia Savage Jun 1 2005 7:33PM Security
FTC crack down on 'lonely housewives' sex spam

FTC crack down on 'lonely housewives' sex spam

The FTC has won a court order shutting down a spam operation that allegedly emailed millions of internet users with sexually explicit messages in order to drive traffic to its website.
René Millman May 27 2005 11:48AM Security
FTC launches offensive against spam zombies

FTC launches offensive against spam zombies

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an international effort to crack down on the use of zombie computers by spammers.
Marcia Savage May 24 2005 4:33PM Security
California Attorney General and FTC sue spammers

California Attorney General and FTC sue spammers

California Attorney General Bill Lockyer and the Federal Trade Commission have filed a lawsuit against an alleged spam operation that bombarded internet users with illegal emails touting mortgage services and travel deals.
Marcia Savage Apr 13 2005 10:46PM Security
FTC hits anti-spyware scammers with ban

FTC hits anti-spyware scammers with ban

A Washington-based company has been accused of providing anti-spyware software that allows spyware in.
David Quainton Mar 16 2005 10:45AM Security
FTC lays charges under provisions of CAN-SPAM Act

FTC lays charges under provisions of CAN-SPAM Act

The Federal Trade Commission has charged a network of six corporations and five people with violating the Adult Labeling Rule and CAN-SPAM Act for using spam to sell internet pornography.
Staff Writers Feb 22 2005 2:15PM Security
Petco settles FTC charges over security flaws

Petco settles FTC charges over security flaws

Petco Animal Supplies agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that security flaws in its web site violated privacy claims it made to customers.
Marcia Savage Nov 18 2004 5:45PM Security
US FTC mulls $250,000 bounty on heads of spammers

US FTC mulls $250,000 bounty on heads of spammers

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has outlined plans for a "vigorous law enforcement programme against spam" after submitting of a report to Congress warning that the current system, whereby consumers are encouraged to forward unsolicited emails a FTC database, is not working.
Robert Jaques Sep 21 2004 1:50PM Security
FTC charges two phishermen

FTC charges two phishermen

The Federal Trade Commission has charged two phishermen for using false information to obtain sensitive data.
Dan Ilett Jun 18 2004 4:41PM Security
FTC to fine spyware users $millions

FTC to fine spyware users $millions

The FTC is under pressure from US Congress to fine spyware users millions of dollars.
Dan Ilett Jun 18 2004 4:31PM Security
FTC forgoes anti-spam register

FTC forgoes anti-spam register

The Federal Trade Commission told Congress in a report filed Tuesday that a national 'do-not-email' registry would not reduce spam and might even increase the amount of junk email.
Marcia Savage Jun 16 2004 4:46PM Security
FTC encourages public to report spammers

FTC encourages public to report spammers

The US Government has launched a website for victims of junk email to report spammers.
Dan Ilett Jan 19 2004 11:03AM Security

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