Remote code execution vuln appears in Puppet

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:36:41 GMT  Jack Clarkhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Jack%20Clark  Source:  The Register - Security

Tor users locked out of Facebook after wave of dodgy traffic

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:59:54 GMT  Iain Thomsonhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Iain%20Thomson  Source:  The Register - Security

Apple's screw-up leaves tethered iPhones easily crackable

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:04:51 GMT  Iain Thomsonhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Iain%20Thomson  Source:  The Register - Security

Robbing a bank? Carberp toolkit now available for just $5k

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:59:07 GMT  John Leydenhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=John%20Leyden  Source:  The Register - Security

Yahoo! joins! rivals! in! PRISM! data! request! admission!

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:25:22 GMT  Jasper Hamillhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Jasper%20Hamill  Source:  The Register - Security

Flash flaw potentially makes every webcam or laptop a PEEPHOLE

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:55:04 GMT  John Leydenhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=John%20Leyden  Source:  The Register - Security

Number of cops abusing Police National Computer access on the rise

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:03:17 GMT  Jasper Hamillhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Jasper%20Hamill  Source:  The Register - Security

SAP users slack, slow and backward on security

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:30:04 GMT  Richard Chirgwinhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Richard%20Chirgwin  Source:  The Register - Security

Internet fraud still stings suckers

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:56:03 GMT  Richard Chirgwinhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Richard%20Chirgwin  Source:  The Register - Security

NSA PRISM snoop-gate: Won't someone think of the children, wails Apple

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:10:09 GMT  John Leydenhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=John%20Leyden  Source:  The Register - Security

Anon posts Filipino president's phone numbers

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:23:20 GMT  Phil Muncasterhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Phil%20Muncaster  Source:  The Register - Security

Panda-peddlers cuffed for chess gambling gambit

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:28:12 GMT  Phil Muncasterhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Phil%20Muncaster  Source:  The Register - Security

'BadNews is malware' says outfit that found it

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:43:17 GMT  Richard Chirgwinhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Richard%20Chirgwin  Source:  The Register - Security

Rally supports Snowden amid claims GCHQ tapped G20 summit

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:32:14 GMT  Phil Muncasterhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Phil%20Muncaster  Source:  The Register - Security

Critical Java SE update due Tuesday fixes 40 flaws

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:33:46 GMT  Neil McAllisterhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Neil%20McAllister  Source:  The Register - Security

We want to put a KILL SWITCH into your PHONE, say Feds

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:44:49 GMT  Bill Rayhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Bill%20Ray  Source:  The Register - Security

Badger bloodbath brouhaha brings 'bodge' bumpkin bank burgle bluster

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:03:36 GMT  John Leydenhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=John%20Leyden  Source:  The Register - Security

Japan proposes NSA-style agency and new snooping laws

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:30:09 GMT  Phil Muncasterhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Phil%20Muncaster  Source:  The Register - Security

You dirty RAT: Trend Micro spots new Asia-wide attack

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:03:29 GMT  Phil Muncasterhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Phil%20Muncaster  Source:  The Register - Security

DHS warns of vulns in hospital medical equipment

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:18:03 GMT  Neil McAllisterhttp://search.theregister.co.uk/?author=Neil%20McAllister  Source:  The Register - Security

FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez Names Senior Staff

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez has named seven senior staff members with extensive experience in consumer protection and antitrust law.

FTC Announces New Date for Internet of Things Workshop

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

Workshop Will Take Place Nov. 19

FTC Proposes Changes to Align the Fur Labeling Rule Guarantee Provisions with Similar Proposed Provisions in the Textile Rules

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the guaranty provisions of the Fur Rules, under the Fur Products Labeling Act.

FTC Staff Submits Comments to DC Taxicab Commission on Proposed Passenger Motor Vehicle Transportation Rules

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:30:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

Federal Trade Commission staff submitted written comments to the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission (DCTC) on proposed rulemakings regarding passenger motor vehicle transportation services, including rules that would apply to new smartphone software applications for arranging and paying for such services.

FTC Issues Revised Business Guide on 'Red Flags' Identity Theft Rule

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission has issued revised guidance designed to help businesses comply with the requirements of the Red Flags Rule, which protects consumers by requiring businesses to watch for and respond to warning signs or "red flags" of identity theft.

FTC and Dozens of Law Enforcement Partners Halt Travel and Timeshare Resale Scams in Multinational Effort

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

191 Actions Brought By FTC and Its Law Enforcement Partners

FTC to Announce Multinational Effort to Stop Travel and Timeshare Resale Scams

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

More Than 170 Actions Brought by FTC and its Law Enforcement Partners

FTC Sues Payment Processor for Assisting Credit Card Debt Relief Scam

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s ongoing crackdown on payment processors that turn a blind eye to fraud, the agency sued a payment processing business that allegedly assisted and facilitated a telemarketing credit card interest rate reduction scam.

FTC, CFPB Invite Public to Submit Questions During Debt Collection Roundtable

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are co-hosting a roundtable on June 6, 2013, and invite participants watching the webcast to submit questions to moderators online.

How To Submit Your Mobile Security Questions Online During FTC Workshop

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission is hosting a one-day workshop on mobile security on June 4, 2013, in Washington, D.C., and invites participants watching the webcast to submit questions to moderators online.

FTC Submits Comment on "Certified Sustainable Seafood" Label

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission, in response to a request for public comment from the Marine Stewardship Council, submitted a comment explaining factors the MSC should consider to ensure that its "Certified Sustainable Seafood" label complies with the FTC Act and the agency’s Environmental Marketing Guides, known as the "Green Guides."

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

Wed, 29 May 2013 11:00:00 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 Warns Consumers: Charity Scams Often Follow Disasters

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT    Source:  FTC Consumer Alerts

In the wake of the devastating Tornado that hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday, the Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, reminds consumers that scams often follow disasters.

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.