Industry Breathometer settles dispute with FTC regarding 'deceptive' advertising Buyers are entitled to a full refund By Shawn Knight , January 24, 2017, 5:15 PM 12 comments
Security FTC sues D-Link over router and IP camera security flaws Thousands of D-Link users exposed to hacking By Jose Vilches , January 6, 2017, 1:45 PM 13 comments
Security Software WhatsApp and Facebook could face legal action from privacy groups over data sharing policy By Rob Thubron , August 29, 2016, 9:30 AM
Security The Web Frequently changing your password may result in weaker security By Shawn Knight , August 9, 2016, 9:30 AM
Industry The Web FTC to start clamping down on paid-for posts that don't clearly disclose they're sponsored content By Rob Thubron , August 8, 2016, 3:15 PM 7 comments
The Web Industry Warner Bros avoids FTC fine after paying YouTubers like PewDiePie for positive reviews By Rob Thubron , July 12, 2016, 10:15 AM 19 comments
Security The FTC is investigating Ashley Madison following last year's hack By Shawn Knight , July 5, 2016, 5:30 PM
Industry Staples, Office Depot terminate planned merger after judge issues preliminary injunction By Shawn Knight , May 11, 2016, 1:15 PM
Security Mobile FCC and FTC launch joint investigation on how companies release mobile security patches By Jose Vilches , May 9, 2016, 4:30 PM
Industry The FTC has once again rejected Staples' acquisition of Office Depot By Shawn Knight , December 22, 2015, 6:15 AM
Google The Web EFF accuses Google of tracking school kids' browsing habits despite promising not to By Rob Thubron , December 2, 2015, 3:00 PM
Industry The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly probing Google's Android platform By Shawn Knight , September 25, 2015, 4:00 PM
Mobile Industry AT&T extends throttling limit of grandfathered unlimited data plans to 22GB By Shawn Knight , September 16, 2015, 11:30 AM 7 comments
Gaming Microsoft Machinima settles with FTC over "deceptive" Xbox promotional campaign By Rob Thubron , September 3, 2015, 11:45 AM
Apple Mobile Does Apple's handling of streaming music rivals in the App Store violate antitrust laws? By Shawn Knight , July 13, 2015, 1:15 PM
Security Industry The sale of RadioShack customer data has drawn the attention of the FTC By Shawn Knight , May 18, 2015, 2:45 PM
The Web Industry Leaked FTC report describes how Google abused its search monopoly and got away with it By Jose Vilches , March 20, 2015, 2:09 PM
Industry FTC accuses DirecTV of deceptive advertising practices By Shawn Knight , March 12, 2015, 9:00 AM
Mobile Industry Sprint faces $105 million fine over fraudulent charges on customers' bills By Himanshu Arora , December 17, 2014, 4:15 PM 12 comments
Industry Mobile FTC lawsuit alleges AT&T deceived 'unlimited' data customers by throttling connection speeds By Shawn Knight , October 29, 2014, 10:00 AM 13 comments
Industry AT&T must pay $105 million to settle wireless "cramming" charges By Shawn Knight , October 8, 2014, 3:45 PM 8 comments
Industry FTC claims Bitcoin miner maker Butterfly Labs engaged in fraudulent and deceptive practices By Shawn Knight , September 23, 2014, 11:15 AM 14 comments
Mobile Software Yelp agrees to pay $450,000 to settle FTC charges of violating child privacy By Himanshu Arora , September 17, 2014, 4:15 PM
Industry FTC sues Amazon for allowing kids to make unauthorized in-app purchases By Justin Kahn , July 11, 2014, 5:15 PM 25 comments
The Web Mobile Amazon to fight FTC on kids in-app purchases issue By Himanshu Arora , July 3, 2014, 10:30 AM
