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Disney Settles FTC Allegations, Pays $10 Million for Child Data Collection on YouTube

Disney Settles FTC Allegations, Pays $10 Million for Child Data Collection on YouTube

Disney Settles FTC Allegations, Pays $10 Million for Child Data Collection on YouTube Disney has agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty to resolve allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it allowed the collection of children’s data on videos posted to YouTube. The settlement addresses claims that Disney failed to properly designate child-directed content as ‘Made for Kids,’ a crucial step to comply with federal laws protecting children’s online privacy. The FTC stated that Disney will implement…

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Urgent Security Alert: Google Directs All 2.5 Billion Gmail Users to Change Passwords Immediately

Urgent Security Alert: Google Directs All 2.5 Billion Gmail Users to Change Passwords Immediately

Urgent Security Alert: Google Directs All 2.5 Billion Gmail Users to Change Passwords Immediately Google has issued an urgent directive to its massive user base, instructing all 2.5 billion Gmail account holders to change their passwords immediately. This unprecedented move comes amidst undisclosed security concerns, prompting the tech giant to take swift action to protect user data. While specific details regarding the vulnerability or threat have not yet been fully disclosed, the company emphasizes the critical importance of this security…

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Urgent Email Security Alert: New SVG Image Attacks Exploit Hidden Vulnerabilities

Urgent Email Security Alert: New SVG Image Attacks Exploit Hidden Vulnerabilities

Urgent Email Security Alert: New SVG Image Attacks Exploit Hidden Vulnerabilities A rapidly escalating cyber threat is exploiting a critical vulnerability in email security, with attackers now embedding malicious code within seemingly harmless Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) image files. This sophisticated new attack vector is proving difficult for traditional security software to detect, putting countless users at risk. Security experts, including Ontinue and VIPRE, are issuing urgent warnings. These SVG files, commonly treated as benign images, can contain hidden JavaScript…

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