FTC stories
Android users will be warned when a saved contact's call appears spoofed, as Google moves to curb rising impersonation scams.
AI is turning romance scams into industrial-scale fraud, with deepfakes and chatbots driving billions in losses, Tenable warns.
OpenAI deploys behavioural age prediction for ChatGPT as it prepares a 2026 adult mode, raising fresh privacy and child-safety concerns.
Lighthouse launches LighthouseIQ, an AI legal platform promising faster eDiscovery, case analysis and regulator-ready document review.
Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.
Lab 1's analysis of 1,297 breaches reveals HR and financial data exposed in over 80% of cases, raising risks of fraud and regulatory penalties worldwide.
This Valentine's Day, Cequence Security's alarming research reveals an increase in scamming activity on dating apps, with fraudsters posing as romantic prospects to exploit users financially.
Facebook settles on a 20-year plan, including biennial privacy audits, after FTC accusations of exposing user data.
Google hit with a record £22.5m fine for privacy breaches, failing to honour user settings in Safari. The tech giant disputes wrongful data collection claims.
Older Americans face sharper phone-fraud risks as AI voice cloning and caller ID spoofing make scams harder to spot.
Directed Technologies and KPMG Australia have launched an automated Fuel Tax Credit solution, easing claims for heavy vehicle fleets in key Australian industries.
Emerge and SquareOne introduce Blue tick email verification to combat phishing scams in New Zealand, enhancing trust and security in fintech communications.
Kiwi spammer Lance Atkinson fined USD $15.15 million by a US judge for leading an international spam network, plus additional penalties for associates.
