IT Regulatory Compliance Security

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FCC Fines Major U.S. Wireless Carriers for Selling Customer Location Data

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today levied fines totaling nearly $200 million against the four major carriers — including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon — for illegally sharing access to customers’ location information without consent.

From “krebsonsecurity.com” (4/29/24)

Addressing the Deep Fake Risk to Biometric Security

To effectively counteract the sophisticated threats posed by deep fake technologies, organizations must enhance their identity and access management systems with the latest advancements in detection and encryption technologies. This proactive approach will not only reinforce the security of biometric systems but also advance the overall resilience of digital infrastructures against emerging cyber threats.

From “technewsworld.com” (5/7/24)

Collection Agency FBCS Says Data Breach Exposed Nearly 2 Million People

Collection agency FBCS says data breach exposed names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and account info on nearly 2 million people.

From “securityweek.com” (4/29/24)