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fromThe Verge
16 hours agoAge verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway
Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
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fromStreetsblog Empire State
2 hours agoTalk About Insurance Fraud! Big Tech Floods Pols' In-Boxes With Fake Emails In Support Of Hochul's Car Premium Ploy - Streetsblog Empire State
Several state lawmakers have reported receiving hundreds of form emails generated by Citizens For Affordable Rates, an organization funded by Uber, supporting Gov. Hochul's auto insurance proposal. One email was sent from Leslie Jenkins, who died in 2015, raising questions about the legitimacy of these communications.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days agoHow to build digital trust in an era of automated scams - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Automated scams are increasingly sophisticated, requiring businesses to enhance digital trust through visible actions and layered verification strategies.
fromPopular Science
5 days agoHow to stop your smart TV from tracking you
Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
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fromSecurityWeek
6 days agoMITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework
"These incidents involve the intentional use of deceptive or illegal practices to fraudulently obtain money, assets, or information from individuals or institutions, and include actions carried out over cyber channels."
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fromTheregister
1 month agoAge verification isn't sage verification inside OSes
California's Digital Age Assurance Act attempts age verification for minors but is vague, incoherent, and creates liability risks without clearly defining compliance requirements or addressing practical implementation across diverse computing devices.
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fromWIRED
1 month agoData Broker Breaches Fueled Nearly $21 Billion in Identity-Theft Losses
Congressional Democrats identified $20.9 billion in consumer losses from identity theft linked to four major data broker breaches, with one company refusing to improve opt-out accessibility.
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