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HTC America settles FTC mobile security failure charges
2013-02-22 22:15:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Mobile device manufacturer HTC America has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company failed to take reasonable steps to secure the software it developed for its smartphones and tablet computers, introducing security flaws which placed sensitive information about millions of consumers at risk. The settlement requires HTC America to develop and release software patches to fix vulnerabilities found in millions of HTC devices. In addition, the settlement requires HTC America to establish a comprehensive security programme designed to address security risks during the development of HTC devices and to undergo independent security assessments every other year for the next twenty years. The settlement also prohibits HTC America from making any false or misleading statements about the security and privacy of consumers' data on HTC devices.
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security
america
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HTC settles with FTC over software security vulnerabilities
2013-02-22 19:34:27| CNET News.com
HTC agrees to settle a complaint filed against it for its allegedly lax security practices that may have put millions of smartphone users at risk. [Read more]
Tags: software
security
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vulnerabilities
FTC plans mobile security event for June 4
2013-02-22 18:30:14| CNET News.com
One-day event isn't intended to produce new regulations, but instead highlight "emerging mobile security threats and trends." [Read more]
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mobile
security
event
FTC issues new Green Guide version on compostable plastics claims
2013-02-18 01:00:00| Packaging Gateway
A revised version of new Green Guide has been issued by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which warns against making misleading environmental claims pertaining to plastics.
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Path to Pay FTC $800,000 Over iOS App Privacy Issue
2013-02-02 00:35:37| PC Magazine Security Product Guide
Almost a year after social networking app Path came under fire for uploading users' mobile address book without permission, the company agreed today to settle FTC charges.
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