First Lady Melania Trump advocated for the law as part of her Be Best initiative. President Donald Trump signed the “Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological…
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DOJ Announces Arrest of Criminal Online Network Kingpins
Two U.S. citizens charged with organizing “disturbing” child exploitation. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two alleged leaders of the “764” online criminal network were arrested last…
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FCC Facilitates the Transition from Copper to High-Speed Networks
New measures intend to modernize infrastructure while maintaining consumer protections. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced steps to accelerate the transition from outdated copper phone lines to…
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Sixth Circuit Court Blocks FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
Ruling states internet has “flourished” with fewer government regulations. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not have the authority…
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HUD Completes Website Streamlining to Reduce Web Pages
The update makes its website easier to navigate for users and employees. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) completed a massive update to its website last…
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FTC Finalizes Order Against Rytr for Deceptive AI Online Review Service
The settlement prohibits the sale of AI tools designed to create fake testimonials and reviews. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Rytr, resolving…
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FTC Warns of Increase in “Task Scams”
Reports of job fraud have quadrupled in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a rise in “task scams,” a type of online job fraud where victims are…
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USPS Warns Consumers About Scam Package Delivery Messages
The fake texts or emails claim that packages are unable to be delivered. The U.S. Postal Service is warning consumers to watch out for package message scams. The…
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FTC Expands Telemarketing Rule to Prevent Tech Support Scams
The updated rule addresses fraud tactics in inbound calls to protect vulnerable consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to…
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Senate Urges House to Pass Child Internet Safety Legislation
Bipartisan committee members write to the House speaker and majority leader. The Senate has urged the House to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) in…
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