The European Commission said Thursday that US social media giants have made an effort to comply with EU consumer protection rules, but that Facebook and Twitter have not made all the required changes.
Internet
Feb 15, 2018
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For consumers who turn over control of their computers to remote technicians online, the fix may already be in.
Security
Dec 15, 2017
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A Texas woman in her 50s, let's call her "Amy," met a man online calling himself "Charlie." Amy, who lived in Texas, was in a bad marriage. Charlie said he was a businessman and a Christian, and wooed her. "He was saying ...
Security
Oct 19, 2017
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A top fraudster behind a tax scam in France using carbon emission rights was sentenced to nine years in prison Wednesday as authorities press ahead with prosecutions over the 1.6-billion-euro ($1.9-billion) scandal.
Environment
Sep 13, 2017
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It's troubling to think that at any moment you might open an email that looks like it comes from your employer, a relative or your bank, only to fall for a phishing scam. Any one of the endless stream of innocent-looking ...
Security
Sep 11, 2017
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The IRS is warning businesses about a sharp increase in email phishing scams involving employees' W-2 forms—scams that can put staffers' Social Security numbers and other critical information in the hands of thieves.
Security
Aug 21, 2017
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Beware of the stranger on the phone—it could be a scammer.
Security
Aug 2, 2017
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World-wide, credit card fraud and other scams cost the public billions of dollars. While credit card fraud is the clear leader in sheer volume of money lost, "regular scams" still result in a significant amount of money being ...
Security
Jun 26, 2017
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Google is spearheading an educational campaign to teach pre-teen children how to protect themselves from scams, predators and other trouble.
Internet
Jun 6, 2017
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You might have heard a phishing scam has been making the rounds on the internet in the last day or so.
Internet
May 10, 2017
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