Wikileaks leaks documentary script about Wikileaks

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:11 GMT  Brid-Aine Parnellhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Brid-Aine%20Parnell  Source:  The Register - Security

Security Twitteratti: Twitter's 2FA does sweet FA for biz

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:28:11 GMT  John Leydenhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=John%20Leyden  Source:  The Register - Security

Feds slam hacker-friendly backdoors in jalopy, grub factories

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:04:13 GMT  John Leydenhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=John%20Leyden  Source:  The Register - Security

Microsoft exposes green users' privates in web quiz snafu

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:26:12 GMT  John Leydenhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=John%20Leyden  Source:  The Register - Security

Did Kim Dotcom invent 2-factor authentication? Er, not exactly...

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:04:06 GMT  Ken Tindellhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Ken%20Tindell  Source:  The Register - Security

INSIDE GCHQ: Welcome to Cheltenham's cottage industry

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:05:03 GMT  Bob Dormonhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Bob%20Dormon  Source:  The Register - Security

Google to double encryption key lengths for SSL certs by year's end

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:23:59 GMT  Iain Thomsonhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Iain%20Thomson  Source:  The Register - Security

Tipsters exposed after South Africa's national police force hacked

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:32:50 GMT  John Leydenhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=John%20Leyden  Source:  The Register - Security

New York cop in alleged love-polyhedron email hack spree

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:05:26 GMT  John Leydenhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=John%20Leyden  Source:  The Register - Security

Brit spooks bugged Edward VIII's phones, records reveal

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:59:11 GMT  Brid-Aine Parnellhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Brid-Aine%20Parnell  Source:  The Register - Security

China's exposed crack cyberspy crew dumps 'most' of its kit

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:19:08 GMT  John Leydenhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=John%20Leyden  Source:  The Register - Security

Aha, I see you switched on your mobile Wi-Fi. YOU FOOL!

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:07:10 GMT  Richard Chirgwinhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Richard%20Chirgwin  Source:  The Register - Security

Spam and the Byzantine Empire: How Bitcoin tech REALLY works

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:03:43 GMT  Ken Tindellhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Ken%20Tindell  Source:  The Register - Security

Footy lovers hit in Wembley playoff card snatch scam

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:02:45 GMT  John Leydenhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=John%20Leyden  Source:  The Register - Security

SCADA security is better and worse than we think

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:08:06 GMT  Richard Chirgwinhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Richard%20Chirgwin  Source:  The Register - Security

Report: China IP theft now equal in value to US exports to Asia

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:33:18 GMT  Iain Thomsonhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Iain%20Thomson  Source:  The Register - Security

US power grid the target of 'numerous and daily' cyber-attacks

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:23:01 GMT  Neil McAllisterhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Neil%20McAllister  Source:  The Register - Security

Twitter locks down logins by adding two-factor authentication

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:03:44 GMT  Iain Thomsonhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Iain%20Thomson  Source:  The Register - Security

Press exposure of Federal data security hole leads to legal threats

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:37:34 GMT  Iain Thomsonhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Iain%20Thomson  Source:  The Register - Security

Big Brother security tech gets $20m

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:20 GMT  Jack Clarkhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Jack%20Clark  Source:  The Register - Security

FTC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Upcoming Mobile Security Forum

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

As previously announced, technology researchers will join industry representatives to take part in the June 4 Federal Trade Commission forum "Mobile Security: Potential Threats and Solutions."

FTC Returns More than $700,000 to Victims of Operation that Allegedly Sold Bogus Health Insurance

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 412 refund checks totaling more than $700,000 to consumers who were victimized by a telemarketing operation that allegedly tricked them into buying bogus health insurance. 

FTC Releases Reports on 2011 Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Advertising and Promotion

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

Amounts Spent Marketing Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco Rose in 2011

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Ban Payment Methods Favored in Fraudulent Telemarketing Transactions

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

In an ongoing effort to protect consumers from deceptive telemarketing, the Federal Trade Commission seeks public comment on proposed amendments to strengthen the Telemarketing Sales Rule’s protections against bogus charges and services.

FTC Announces Schedule for Reviewing Regulations

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

As part of the Federal Trade Commission's systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the agency is announcing a modified 10-year regulatory review schedule. 

Operators of Two Bogus Tech Support Schemes Settle FTC Charges

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

One Operator Also Settles Charges He Illegally Telemarketed Debt Relief Services

FTC Testifies on Fraud Against Older Americans

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:45:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission testified before a U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce subcommittee about consumer protection issues facing older Americans, including the agency’s efforts to combat fraud and its education and outreach efforts to help seniors protect themselves.

FTC Sends Educational Letters to Businesses to Help Them Prepare for COPPA Update

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

More Than 90 Letters Issued to App Developers in Advance of July 1 Implementation Date

FTC Issues Annual Financial Acts Enforcement Letter to CFPB

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission has issued its annual letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on FTC enforcement and related activities regarding the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Consumer Leasing Act (CLA), Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA), and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).

FTC Settlement Requires California Company to Halt Illegal Robocalls

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

Company Allegedly Used "Voice Broadcasting" to Help Clients Transmit Unwanted Calls

FTC Provides $1.7 Million in Refunds to Nearly 23,000 Consumers Who Lost Money in 'Free Government Grant' Scheme

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

An administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission today began mailing refund checks totalling approximately $1.7 million to 22,764 consumers who were defrauded by a group that used websites to falsely claim they could help consumers get free government grant money.

FTC Testifies on Credit Reporting Accuracy Study, FCRA Enforcement, Credit Education

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission testified before a U.S. Senate Commerce subcommittee on a recent FTC study examining the accuracy of consumer credit reports, as well as the agency’s efforts to improve credit report accuracy through enforcement and education.

FTC Says Mobile Cramming Webcast Viewers Can Submit Questions Online

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

Staff Will Also Live-Tweet Roundtable

FTC Warns Data Broker Operations of Possible Privacy Violations

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

Letters Issued As Part of Global Privacy Protection Effort

FTC Votes Unanimously to Retain July 1 Date for Implementation of the Updated Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously to retain the July 1, 2013 date for implementation of the updated Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule.

FTC Invites Public to Submit Questions Online During Senior ID Theft Workshop

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

Agency Will Live-Tweet Workshop, Take Questions Via Social Media

FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges Against Cbr Systems, Inc.

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Cbr Systems, Inc. failed to protect the security of customers’ personal information and that its inadequate security practices led to a breach that exposed the Social Security numbers and debit and credit card information of nearly 300,000 consumers.

FTC Settlement Bars Seller of Prepaid Calling Cards from Deceptive Marketing

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

Cards Tested by the FTC Averaged Just 40 Percent of Minutes Advertised

Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will co-host a roundtable on June 6, 2013, to examine the flow of consumer data throughout the debt collection process.

FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges Against Marketers of Criminal Background Screening Reports

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Filiquarian Publishing LLC, Choice Level LLC, and their CEO, Joshua Linsk operated as a consumer reporting agency without taking consumer protection measures required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).