Seemingly urgent security messages could lead to tech support scams

You’re online and get a message or pop-up alerting you to a problem with your computer.…

Federal Trade Commission Launches Inquiry on Tech Censorship

Today, the Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry to better understand how technology platforms deny…

Oh no, you don’t, Edmodo: FTC sues ed tech company for violating school kids’ privacy

Educational technology hasn’t totally overtaken chalk dust and penmanship, but ed tech certainly has found its way…

FTC Sends More than $25.5 Million to Consumers Impacted by Tech Support Firms’ Scam

The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $25.5 million to consumers who were…

FTC to Hold Workshop on May 28 on The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families

Today, the Federal Trade Commission announced a workshop entitled “The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms…