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Targeting Russian Attack Drone Production Used in War Against Ukraine

The United States is today imposing sanctions on three entities and one individual involved in the development and production of Russia ’ s Garpiya series long-range attack unmanned aerial vehicle ( UAV ) , which has been deployed in Russia ’ s brutal war against Ukraine . The Garpiya ,

How to delete your data from 500+ data brokers with California's free DROP tool

California residents can now wipe their records from every registered data broker in one request. Here's who qualifies, exactly how to do it, and what still won't disappear.

How overdraft opt-in works, and what happens if you say no

A federal rule lets you block your bank from covering — and charging you for — one-time debit card and ATM overdrafts. Here's what your opt-in choice actually changes.

FTC Staff Report Finds Large Social Media and Video Streaming Companies Have Engaged in Vast Surveillance of Users with Lax Privacy Controls and Inadequate Safeguards for Kids and Teens

A new Federal Trade Commission staff report that examines the data collection and use practices of major social media and video streaming services shows they engaged in vast surveillance of consumers in order to monetize their personal information while failing to adequately protect users online , especially children and teens.The

U.S.-Dominican Republic Cooperation through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative

Launched in 2010 , the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative ( CBSI ) is a bipartisan effort transcending multiple U.S . Administrations , to help Caribbean partners disrupt illicit trafficking , counter transnational organized crime , and strengthen citizen security . As of 2024 , the U.S. government has committed more

FTC Finalizes Order with InMarket Prohibiting It from Selling or Sharing Precise Location Data

The Federal Trade Commission finalized a settlement with digital marketing and data aggregator InMarket Media over allegations the company unlawfully collected and used consumers ’ location data for advertising and marketing.In a complaint announced in January 2024 , the FTC alleged that InMarket collects location information about consumers from a

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How to turn on two-factor authentication for the accounts that matter most

A step-by-step guide to enabling 2FA on your Google, Microsoft, and Apple accounts, plus which method to pick when you have a choice.