Judge says the FTC has “cleared the bar” with its new filing.
Patch systems vulnerable to critical Log4j flaws, UK and US officials warn
One of the highest-severity vulnerabilities in years, Log4Shell remains under attack.
FTC may consider rule curbing algorithmic discrimination and ‘commercial surveillance’
The Federal Trade Commission appears to be preparing to consider a rule aimed at digital platforms that either invasively track their users or allow others to do so. The “Trade Regulation Rule on Commercial Surveillance” is at a very early stage but could be the first major anti-Big-Tech action by new FTC Chair Lina Khan. […]
Shkreli’s infamous price-gouging scheme finally shut down in $40M settlement
The trial against Martin Shkreli is slated to begin next week.
FTC sues Nvidia to preserve Arm’s status as “Switzerland” of semiconductors
Regulator’s lawsuit threatens to scuttle the largest chip merger in history.
Facebook paid FTC $4.9B more than required to shield Zuckerberg, lawsuit alleges
Shareholders say the overpayment was an “express quid pro quo.”
Big tech companies snap up smaller rivals at record pace
“Pac-Man” buying spree comes as US regulators look to clamp down on some acquisitions.
Biden’s FTC pick is a privacy champion who wants limits on facial recognition
Nominee Alvaro Bedoya is a critic of surveillance who calls privacy a civil right.
FTC: Facebook was bad at business, so it “illegally bought or buried” competition
FTC chair Lina Khan cast deciding vote in decision to refile.
Facebook blocks research into political ads, falsely blames FTC privacy order
FTC says Facebook privacy settlement doesn’t require blocking researchers.