DNA testing company failed to protect sensitive genetic and health data, says FTC

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Tags: FTC

Tags: privacy

Tags: retroactive

Tags: DNA. testing

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Tags: data

Tags: unsecured

Tags: charge

The FTC is going head to head with a DNA testing startup which left consumer data unsecured on Amazon buckets.

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Baby monitor safety: What you need to know

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Tags: baby

Tags: monitor

Tags: wi-fi

Tags: wireless

Tags: cam

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Tags: DECT

Tags: FHSS

Tags: cloud

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Tags: secure

Tags: safety

Tags: password

We take a look at some of the options available for your baby’s monitor setup. Is Wi-Fi or something else the best fit for you and your family?

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Ticket scammers target Taylor Swift tour

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Tags: swift

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Tags: gig

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Tags: tour

Tags: scam

Tags: ticket

Tags: reseller

Tags: fraud

Tags: fake

We take a look at multiple reports of ticket reseller fraud aimed at fans of Taylor Swift’s Era tour.

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Strava heatmap loophole may reveal users’ home addresses

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Tags: strava

Tags: fitness

Tags: health

Tags: run

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Tags: cycling

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Tags: data

Tags: anonymous

Tags: anonymise

Tags: location

Tags: map

Tags: heatmap

Anonymous data on fitness app Strava’s heatmap may be able to be used to pinpoint users.

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Warning: Victims’ faces placed on explicit images in sextortion scam

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Tags: sextortion

Tags: deepfake

Tags: FBI

Tags: blackmail

Tags: extortion

Tags: fake

Tags: fakes

Tags: synthetic

We take a look at some new developments in sextortion cases via a warning issued by the FBI.

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Microsoft illegally collected and retained children’s data, says FTC

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Tags: Microsoft

Tags: Xbox

Tags: privacy

Tags: children

Tags: COPPA

Tags: FTC

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Tags: settlement

Tags: games console

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Tags: video games

Microsoft is counting the cost of privacy violations, with $20m in fines related to illegal data collection from children’s Xbox accounts.

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