: Key Takeaways: Spyrosoft’s Strategic Partnership with the BBC In a groundbreaking move, Spyrosoft Ltd. has entered into a strategic collaboration with the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) to provide Digital Engineering Augmentation services in the UK. This partnership, forged in December 2023, signifies a significant milestone in the realm of digital transformation within the media and entertainment industry. Driving Digital Transformation for the BBC Under the terms of the cooperation agreement, Spyrosoft will serve as an external partner, leveraging its technology expertise and resources to bolster the BBC’s media technology teams in the United Kingdom. Over the course of the initial The post Revealed: BBC’s Secret Weapon for Digital Transformation Unveiled! appeared first on Business Today
: Key Takeaways: Subtitle: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Digital Underworld: A New Frontier in Professional Education. The Era of Digital Exploration As the digital realm expands, so do the hidden corners of the internet, notably the enigmatic Dark Web. The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) is spearheading a transformative initiative withits latest course, “Reputation & Risk: Business-Critical Lessons from the Surface & Dark Web,” aimed at unraveling the mysteries of this clandestine digital space. Navigating the Dark Web: Insights and Expertise Meet the Trailblazer: Mark Frankel Decoding Brand Narratives Hybrid Learning for Modern Professionals Interdisciplinary Education: A Paradigm Shift Exploring The post Cracking the Code: Unveiling the Dark Web’s Secrets with a Pioneering Course! appeared first on Business Today
: Key Takeaways: The Evolution of Ecommerce: A Glimpse into Italy’s Digital Future Casaleggio Associati is gearing up to unveil the latest insights and trends shaping the future of ecommerce in Italy at the highly anticipated Ecommerce Italia event. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionizing the digital landscape, this year’s event promises to explore the frontiers of AI-commerce and its transformative potential for businesses across the country. Insights from Casaleggio Associati: Navigating the Digital Frontier Unveiling “Ecommerce Italia 2024” Davide Casaleggio, CEO of Casaleggio Associati, will present the much-anticipated report, “Ecommerce Italia 2024,” offering a comprehensive overview of the The post Unveiling the Future: AI-Commerce Revolutionizes Ecommerce in Italy appeared first on Business Today
: Key Takeaways: In a landmark development set to revolutionize the landscape of pension management, WealthOS, the cloud-native operating system for digital wealth management products, has unveiled its latest innovation. The launch of WealthOS’s cloud-native solution for Self-Invested Personal Pension accounts (SIPPs) marks a significant milestone in the digital transformation journey of pension providers in the U.K. With promises of streamlined operations, enhanced customer experiences, and unprecedented cost savings, WealthOS’s breakthrough solution is poised to reshape the future of pension management. Redefining Pension Management: The WealthOS Advantage As pension providers grapple with the complexities of legacy systems and manual processes, WealthOS The post Unlocking the Future of Pension Management: Revolutionary Cloud-Native Solution Revealed! appeared first on Business Today
: Key Takeaways: The Real Estate Investment Revolution: ASK Partners’ Groundbreaking Platform Unlocking Millions in Real Estate Investments ASK Partners, a specialist property lender, has achieved a significant milestone by facilitating over £45 million in real estate debt investments through its innovative digital private wealth platform. This milestone underscores the platform’s ability to provide liquidity and trading opportunities to private clients, revolutionizing the traditional real estate investment landscape. ASK’s Digital Private Wealth Platform: A Game-Changer in Real Estate Investment ASK’s bespoke digital platform has transformed the way high-net-worth investors engage with commercial and residential real estate investments. By offering a secondary The post Wealthy Investors’ Secret: How They’re Unlocking Millions in Real Estate appeared first on Business Today
: Key Takeaways: In a bold strategic move set to revolutionize the education sector, Ludenso, a leading provider of spatial technology for publishers and educational textbooks, has announced the appointment of Karen V. Ordones as its new Director of Partnerships. With a stellar career spanning 15 years in education and a decade of experience in startup management, Karen is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing Ludenso’s mission of reshaping the learning experience through augmented reality (AR) technology. Empowering Education Through Innovation: Ludenso’s Vision As the world grapples with the evolving demands of education in the digital age, Ludenso stands The post Revealed: Education Industry’s Secret Weapon Unleashed! appeared first on Business Today
: The Pôle numérique Arcep - Arcom , created in 2020, aims to deepen the technical, economic and environmental analyses of digital markets, and to support the two regulators in the implementation of their missions in the digital field. One of the Pôle Arcep - Arcom's products is itsdigital usage reference system. Its aim is to provide the general public with common reference data on digital usage. By aggregating data from a variety of established sources, it provides centralized figures on fixed and mobile network rollouts, Internet access, household equipment, Internet and audiovisual usage, and the environmental footprint of digital technology. This fifth edition incorporates new themes such as time spent on screens and users' appreciation of this time spent, people's perception of artificial intelligence as a threat or an opportunity, and the latest trends in audio and video consumption, including on social networks and video-sharing platforms. On the environmental front, in addition to indicators on the e[...]
: Key Takeaways: Unleashing the Power of AI in Logistics London, UK, 11 March 2024 – Dexory, a UK-based robotics and data intelligence company, is spearheading a transformative wave in the global logistics sector withits groundbreaking AI technology designed to revolutionize warehouse management. Through its innovative AI-powered logistics engine, Dexory aims to maximize operational efficiency, optimize inventory management, and enhance overall warehouse agility and responsiveness. DexoryView: Redefining Warehouse Optimization Dexory’s flagship platform, DexoryView, leverages a multi-site, digital twin approach to process millions of precise data sets captured daily across warehouses. By harnessing the capabilities of autonomous robots, DexoryView provides warehouse The post Unveiling the Future of Logistics: Dexory’s Groundbreaking AI Revolutionizes Warehouse Management appeared first on Business Today
: Key Takeaways: Unveiling a Game-Changing Alliance In a bold move set to redefine the landscape of loyalty programs, Tech Mahindra has forged a strategic partnership with Mobily, a prominent player in the technology, media, and telecom sector in Saudi Arabia. The partnership is poised to introduce groundbreaking innovations powered by generative AI-driven automation, promising to elevate customer experiences to unprecedented heights. Pioneering Loyalty Reinvention Tech Titans Unite for Customer Delight Tech Mahindra, renowned for itsdigital transformation prowess, has embarked on a mission to reshape loyalty programs in collaboration with Mobily. By harnessing the formidable capabilities of Comviva’s MobiLytix™ Rewards The post Revealed: Revolutionary Tech Partnership to Transform Loyalty Programs! appeared first on Business Today
: Brussels, 27 April – Today marks the 10th anniversary of the GDPR’s adoption, the first comprehensive data protection framework spanning an entire continent, establishing clear rights for individuals and obligations for organisations across Europe. The moment that led to the creation of the EDPB The GDPR led to the establishment of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on 25 May 2018, replacing the Article 29 Working Party that was previously in charge of dealing with issues relating to the protection of personal data. The GDPR gave the Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) stronger enforcement powers and expanded the scope of their work from focusing mainly on national compliance complaints to routinely dealing with cross-border cases. In the past 10 years, the 31 European DPAs comprising the EDPB have worked together to ensure the consistent enforcement of the GDPR and a harmonised data protection approach across Europe. A key role in an evolving digital landscape Today, the GDPR is part of a broader an[...]
: BEREC Study trip to Japan yannick.stephan Tue, 03/11/2026 - 10:27 Latest News From 26 to 30 October, BEREC’s leadership visited Japan on a study trip aimed at strengthening international relations and exchanging experience with key partners from government, industry, research and academia. The delegation was led by BEREC Chair Marko Mismas (AKOS, Slovenia) and was made up of Vice-Chairs Alejandra de Ituarriaga (CNMC, Spain), Michel Van Bellinghen (BIPT, Belgium), Sarah Jacquier-Pelissier (Arcep, France), Giacomo Lasorella (AGCOM, Italy), Klaus Steinmaurer (RTR, Austria) and Robert Mourik (ComReg, Ireland). The representative of participants without voting rights, Milan Radulovic (EKIP, Montenegro), and the Director of the BEREC Office, Verena Weber, also joined the delegation. The visit was part of BEREC’s broader efforts to deepen dialogue with international stakeholders and to gather first-hand insight into developments in advanced digital and telecommunications markets. Japan, as a global leader in connec[...]
: Brussels, 09 October - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Commission endorsed joint guidelines on the interplay between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) . These are the first joint guidelines by the Board and the European Commission. In line withits 2024-2027 Strategy and the recent Helsinki Statement’s objectives to make GDPR compliance easier and strengthen consistency, the EDPB has cooperated with the European Commission, each within their respective mandates, to facilitate the coherent application of the DMA*and GDPR and to increase legal certainty for gatekeepers, business users, beneficiaries and individuals. EDPB Chair Anu Talus said: “These joint guidelines are the result of a fruitful cooperation between the EDPB and the European Commission. This is the first time that the EDPB and the European Commission prepare guidelines jointly. This approach maximises usefulness of the guidance by simplifying compliance for businesses and[...]
: Should the heritage of justice be considered a “dark heritage”? The questions raised in this new issue of Criminocorpus journal in the context of the project’s 20 th anniversary celebrations in 2023 are in line withits long-standing willingness to promote the creation of a museum of justice in France to showcase the entire judicial world and penal chain; a unifying place that could bring together all institutional memories and would be both scientifically demanding and open to the public. The first virtual groundwork was laid in 2016 as we launched the first online digital museum dedicated to the history of justice. Since then, the editorial policy of Criminocorpus has always remained in line with this perspective . The question of the relationship between historians of justice and the notion of heritage was raised as early as the 1990s, when Jean-Claude Vimont set a few milestones pleading in favor of studying the penal heritage of Haute-Normandie by questioning his own
: Key Takeaways: In a groundbreaking turn of events, Nethone, a Mangopay company, emerges victorious at the esteemed FinTech Breakthrough Awards, cementing its status as a frontrunner in the realm of fraud prevention and transaction security. Withits innovative AI-driven technology, Nethone revolutionizes cybersecurity solutions, setting new standards for combating fraudulent activities in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Nethone’s Triumph: A Testament to Innovation Amidst fierce competition from a global pool of contenders, Nethone clinched the coveted title of Best Fraud Prevention Company at the 2024 FinTech Breakthrough Awards. This triumph underscores Nethone’s unwavering commitment to pioneering solutions that address the pressing The post Exclusive: Revolutionary Fraud Prevention Solution Shocks the FinTech World – Inside the Breakthrough That’s Changing the Game! appeared first on Business Today
: Key Takeaways: In a groundbreaking development reshaping the landscape of digital banking and payment solutions, Viva.com, Europe’s premier technology bank, announces the appointment of Jean-Brice Picardi as its new General Manager for the French market. With an extensive background in commercial banking and payment industries, Picardi’s appointment underscores Viva.com’s commitment to innovation and expansion in one of Europe’s key markets. Charting New Waters: Jean-Brice Picardi’s Appointment Jean-Brice Picardi, a seasoned veteran in the banking sector with nearly two decades of experience, assumes the role of General Manager for Viva.com in France. Bringing unparalleled expertise from his tenure at Floa, a The post Breaking News: Banking Veteran Takes Helm of Revolutionary Payment Platform—What’s Next for the Industry? appeared first on Business Today
: BEREC focuses on digital accessibility progress in a hybrid workshop yannick.stephan Thu, 21/05/2026 - 12:03 Latest News On 9 June 2026, from 9:30 to 14:50 CEST, BEREC will host an external workshop on accessibility at the IRG Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. It is a hybrid event and participants may also attend online. The aim of the workshop is to assess what improvements have been made in practice recently, in the area of accessibility of electronic communications as the European Accessibility Act (EAA) marks itsfirst anniversary. What's on the agenda? The programme is structured around four sessions with interconnected perspectives on the topic: The first session will focus on the end-users and examine real-world accessibility challenges, and practical solutions that support everyday digital participation. The following session will bring together regulatory authorities to explore how national approaches are shaping implementation, and how accessibility can move beyond compliance towards best practice.[...]
: Brussels, 09 April - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published its 2025 Annual Report . The report provides an overview of the EDPB work carried out in 2025 and reflects on important milestones, such as the adoption of the Helsinki Statement on Enhanced Clarity, Support, and Engagement . “In 2025, we saw the data protection landscape change significantly. The rapid expansion of the EU’s digital regulatory framework has added complexity to the data protection ecosystem. To help organisations navigate this complexity and support compliance, the EDPB focused on enhancing legal certainty, making compliance more achievable in practice, and strengthening cooperation, both among Data Protection Authorities and with other regulators. We also prioritised meaningful dialogue with stakeholders to ensure our work reflected real-world needs. Our achievements support economic growth while continuing to protect individuals’ fundamental rights to privacy and data protection.” EDPB Chair, Anu Talus The Hel[...]
: BEREC presents its assessment of the Digital Networks Act proposal yannick.stephan Wed, 10/06/2026 - 18:07 Press Releases Europe’s electronic communications framework is entering a pivotal phase of reform, with the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA ) set to update the regulatory framework for connectivity across the EU. At the BEREC public debriefing on 10 June, the BEREC Chair, Marko Mismas (AKOS, Slovenia), and the Working Group Co-Chairs presented BEREC’s assessment of the DNA proposal, outlining key regulatory considerations that emerged from its analysis. BEREC welcomes the ambition of modernising the EU connectivity framework and supporting resilient, sustainable and high-quality digital networks. At the same time, the assessment highlights areas where further refinement may be needed to ensure that the future framework strengthens rather than adds unnecessary complexity to the internal market for electronic communications. BEREC has developed thematic papers examining key elements of the proposal in [...]
: Brussels, 12 September - During its September plenary meeting, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted guidelines on the interplay between the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) . These are the first set of EDPB guidelines on the interplay between the GDPR and the EU’s recently adopted digital laws. The DSA aims to complement the rules of the GDPR to ensure the highest level of protection of fundamental rights in the digital space. Its main goal is to create a safer online environment in which the fundamental rights of all users, including the right to freedom of expression, are protected. It applies to online intermediary services , such as search engines and platforms. Several provisions included in the DSA entail the processing of personal data by intermediary service providers. The EDPB guidelines contribute to the consistent application of the DSA and of the GDPR, insofar as some provisions of the DSA concern the processing of personal data by inte[...]
: FTC announces first mobile app case wfg-adm109 August 15, 2011 | 9:41AM FTC announces first mobile app case By Lesley Fair There are some combinations that raise immediate compliance issues for responsible businesses — and kids’ privacy and mobile applications are among them. A settlement announced by the FTC — the agency’s first involving a mobile app — sends the important message that consumer protection laws and rules apply with full force in the mobile marketplace. W3 Innovations, which does business as Broken Thumbs Apps, develops and distributes mobile apps. Several of their apps, including the Emily’s Girl World, Emily’s Dress Up & Shop, and Emily’s Runway High Fashion apps, were directed to children and were marketed in the Games-Kids section of Apple’s App Store. The Emily apps, which had more than 50,000 downloads, allow kids to play games, create virtual models, and design outfits. The apps encouraged them to email Emily’s Blog with shouts-outs to friends or requests for advice. The Children’[...]
: Key Takeaways: Revolutionizing Business Education: The University of Huddersfield’s Breakthrough Partnership A New Era in Online Learning In a groundbreaking collaboration, the University of Huddersfield has joined forces with Coursera, a global leader in online education, to introduce an innovative MSc in Management program. This partnership marks a significant step in redefining how aspiring business leaders access top-tier education in an increasingly digital world. Flexibility Redefined: Performance-Based Admissions One of the key highlights of the University of Huddersfield-Coursera MSc in Management is its performance-based admissions approach. Unlike traditional programs, this online degree offers learners the opportunity to attempt an introductory The post Unveiling the Future of Business Education: A Game-Changing Online Degree You Need to Know About! appeared first on Business Today
: Le dossier thématique du troisième numéro de Balisages questionne les données au prisme du territoire. Mobiliser la notion de territoire numérique pour caractériser le cyberespace, défini comme un espace numérique construit par l’ensemble des systèmes d’information planétaires (Musso, 2008) et des données qui le constituent, ouvre la voie à de nombreuses hypothèses de recherche. Le territoire numérique a-t-il un potentiel heuristique pour étudier le cyberespace comme système de données ? Quels seraient les savoirs constitutifs du ou des territoires numériques ? Enfin, l’expérience du cyberespace, telle qu’elle est vécue par les cybernautes, structure-t-elle et détermine-t-elle la notion de territoire numérique ? The concept of digital landscape is mainly used to refer to town and country planning projects using digital networks and data collection and processing projects related to a geographical space (town, city, etc.). In other words, the digital landscape is often reduced to a digitally accompanied te[...]
: The Federal Trade Commission finalized orders requiring Cox Media Group (CMG) and two other firms to pay a total of $930,000 to settle allegations they deceived customers by falsely claiming to offer an AI-powered service that could target localized ads based on conversations captured from consumers’ smart devices and that consumers had opted into such targeting. In three separate complaints first announced in May , the FTC alleged that Georgia-based media and marketing company CMG Media Corporation, which does business as Cox Media Group , and two marketing firms it worked with, New Hampshire-based MindSift LLC and Wisconsin-based 1010 Digital Works LLC , deceived customers by claiming they used a special algorithm to listen in on and detect pertinent conversations from smart devices in order to target ads to consumers within a specific geographic region. Contrary to these companies’ claims, however, the marketing service wasn’t based on voice data, and consumers hadn’t opted into this service. If the s[...]
: Public consultation on the draft BEREC Work Programme 2027 yannick.stephan Thu, 01/10/2026 - 09:00 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 31 October 2026 In January this year, BEREC adopted the Outline BEREC Work Programme 2027 , which reflected BEREC's objectives for the upcoming year. BEREC launched a first Call for inputs on the Work Programme 2027 from 27 February to 15 April. During the call for proposals, several additional actions were identified. Considering the early input received, during the 68th BEREC ordinary meetings (1-2 October 2026), the Board of Regulators adopted the draft BEREC Work Programme 2027 [BoR (26) 142] for public consultation. Background BEREC prepares its annual work programme in accordance with Article 21 of the BEREC Regulation and the BEREC Strategy 2026-2030 to guide how it organises and prioritises its work towards clearly defined objectives. The 2027 draft work programme was developed inclusively and transparently, with cont[...]
: BEREC Provides Early Assessment of the Digital Networks Act, Welcoming Ambition While Highlighting Areas for Improvement yannick.stephan Mon, 30/03/2026 - 12:57 Press Releases The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) today published its early assessment of the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA). BEREC welcomes the overarching ambition to modernise the regulatory framework for Europe’s connectivity sector and to support resilient, sustainable and high quality digital networks. At the same time, BEREC identifies important areas where further refinement is needed to ensure that the DNA strengthens, rather than complicates, Europe’s internal market for electronic communications. BEREC stands ready to provide its regulatory expertise in order to avoid undue complexity or uncertainty and to ensure that the final framework delivers a competitive, connected and resilient digital Europe. BEREC welcomes the updated objectives introduced by the DNA , including r[...]
: Planning a social media marketing campaign? Read this first. lfair November 13, 2018 | 12:24PM Planning a social media marketing campaign? Read this first. By Lesley Fair It started as one of those “run it up the flagpole” ideas to enlist big-name gymnasts to promote a brand of mosquito repellent just as news stories about the 2016 Brazil Olympics were sounding warnings about the Zika virus. Public relations firm Creaxion Corporation and specialty sports magazine publisher Inside Publications used a variety of digital strategies on behalf of the brand: athlete endorsements, social media posts, “advertorials,” and consumer reviews. But according to the FTC’s complaint , their efforts violated established FTC advertising principles. Which of those strategies are you using? And are you avoiding legal pitfalls by making appropriate disclosures? Creaxion – an Atlanta-based marketing and PR company – was approached by client HealthPro Brands to help launch its mosquito repellent. They agreed Creaxion would produce[...]
: Key Drivers Behind the Rising Demand for Virtual CISOs Wednesday, April 22,2026 Businesses are navigating the challenges of a digital-first environment, which is driving an increased demand for expert-driven cybersecurity solutions. The virtual chief information security officer (vCISO) has become essential for organizations seeking to enhance their cybersecurity resilience while managing costs effectively. Effective security leadership is more crucial than ever, particularly in light of the evolving threat landscape, which includes ransomware attacks and data breaches. Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges Organizations face a significant escalation in cyberattacks as hackers continually evolve their tactics. This dynamic landscape makes it challenging for businesses to maintain effective defenses. A vCISO plays a pivotal role by providing specialized guidance in threat intelligence, risk management, and incident response. By working with a vCISO, companies can proactively identify vulnerabilities and impleme[...]
: The Federal Trade Commission today began enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act (TIDA), a law requiring platforms, at the request of victims, to remove intimate photos or videos shared online without victims’ consent. As part of its enforcement role, the FTC has launched TakeItDown.ftc.gov , a website allowing victims and survivors to submit complaints about platforms that have failed to act on valid requests for the removal of nonconsensual intimate images. The website also accepts complaints about platforms that have failed to create a process for people to request removal of these images. “Thanks to First Lady Melania Trump’s dedication, the public, especially children, will have recourse against digital exploitation and extortion,” said FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson. “In the age of AI, anyone can be targeted, and that becomes even more appalling if children are involved. The TAKE IT DOWN Act empowers families and provides the FTC with an effective tool to protect minors against this form of abuse.” The FTC enf[...]
: Artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities have rapidly advanced with the rise of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI, offering new opportunities for automation in every industry of the economy. As with previous technological revolutions, AI has provoked unease: according to the Baromètre du numérique 2025, a survey on the use of digital technologies, 62% of French people think it puts jobs at risk. AI may affect the volume of employment through two opposing channels: (i) it could replace some workers whose tasks can be automated, and (ii) it could increase worker productivity and stimulate labour demand. Empirical studies cannot determine the total effect of AI on employment, due to a lack of temporal perspective and the fact that AI adoption by firms remains modest. However, certain trends could be linked to the emergence of AI. The first rounds of redundancies attributable to AI are mainly in the most exposed industries (finance and IT), although AI adoption is sometimes used as a cover for o[...]
: Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for over seven years, Amazon has covertly and substantially increased the prices that more than one million brands and sellers were required to pay to advertise on its platform. As a result, the complaint alleges that Amazon’s scheme has likely extracted tens of billions of dollars from its unwitting advertising customers. “When one of the world’s largest online retailers engages in unfair and deceptive conduct, the impact can be staggering,” said Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson. “Amazon has millions of advertising customers who were misled into paying significantly higher prices. These higher costs were largely passed on to American consumers. The FTC under President Trump won’t allow this deception to continue.” The FTC, along with the attorneys general of Ala[...]
: KEY TAKEAWAYS Social policies, such as support for small businesses, and a shorter working week without a loss of pay helped president Lula to turn around Brazil’s election. Street protests and social media strengthened Lula’s campaign amid allegations of election interference by Meta favouring Flávio Bolsonaro. Major challenges lie ahead as Lula faces a right-leaning Congress, opposition from the Bolsonaro movement and pressure from the Trump administration. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election with 51.79% of valid votes, unexpectedly reversing the first-round result won by Flávio Bolsonaro, a first in Brazilian presidential elections. Between the two rounds, he gained about 10.4 million additional votes. Defeated, right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro announced that he would ask for the election to be annulled. The next day, his party, the Liberal Party (PL), acknowledged the result. Brazil’s nonalignment sounds a warning to the global far right Beyond halting the advance of Donald[...]
: New data from the Federal Trade Commission reveal that people reported losing a staggering $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses increasing nearly three times since 2020. FTC data also show that people reported imposter scams more than any other fraud category in 2025—nearly one in three fraud reports were about imposter scams. These scams lured consumers through text, phone, email, social media, search engine results and other means. Some of the costliest impersonation scams start with a fake security alert, often from a bank. People are convinced to move money to “protect” it, with their losses often limited only by their available funds. Last year, people reported losing nearly $1 billion to business impersonators with the highest reported losses to bank impersonators—and about $920 million to government impersonators, up from $866 million and $789 million respectively in 2024. The FTC has seen a striking increase in reported fraud losses to all types of fraud—about $16 billion was [...]
: The French regulatory authority for audiovisual and digital communication (hereinafter ‘Arcom’), Having regard to Act No. 86-1067 of 30 September 1986, as amended, on freedom of communication, in particular Articles 3-1 and 48 thereof; Having regard to the Decree of 13 November 1987, as amended, approving the terms of reference and specifications of Radio France and the National Audiovisual Institute; Having regard to Decree No. 2009-79 of 23 June 2009, as amended, laying down the terms of reference for the national broadcaster France Télévisions; Having regard to Decree No. 2012-85 of 25 January 2012, as amended, laying down the terms of reference of the national broadcasting organisation responsible for France’s international audiovisual services (France Médias Monde); Having regard to the submission of a case before the court on 20 July 2026 concerning a draft decree amending the terms of reference and specifications of the national broadcasting organisations; Having deliberated on 27 July 2026, issues th[...]
: The Federal Trade Commission announced today that is considering whether to update its Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses or take other action to prevent online platforms from engaging in ad-optimization practices that may be furthering impersonation scams. In an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to be published in the Federal Register , the FTC is seeking comment on the extent to which ad-optimization tools and services offered by social media, search engines and other digital marketplace platforms further efforts by scammers to impersonate legitimate businesses and government agencies using online ads. “Free markets depend on trust, transparency and consumers’ ability to make informed choices. Impersonation scams—especially when amplified by digital platforms that profit from them—do more than rob Americans of their hard-earned money,” said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “They erode the very foundation that allows competitive markets[...]
: Stick with Security: Require secure passwords and authentication lfair August 11, 2017 | 10:47AM Stick with Security: Require secure passwords and authentication By Thomas B. Pahl, Acting Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection To make it harder for hackers to bluff their way onto a computer network, careful companies follow the advice of Start with Security and require strong authentication practices . We’ve considered FTC settlements, closed investigations, and the questions we get from businesses about implementing good authentication “hygiene.” Here are some tips on using effective authentication procedures to help safeguard your network. Insist on long, complex, and unique passwords. A password’s very reason for being is to be easy for a user to remember, but hard for a fraudster to figure out. Obvious choices like ABCABC, 121212, or qwerty are the digital equivalent of a “hack me” sign. Furthermore, experts have determined that passphrases or longer passwords are generally harder to crack. The smar[...]
: By: Susannah Tredwell , Manager of Library Services at DLA Piper (Canada) LLP and James Bachmann , Instructional Librarian, Law Library, University of British Columbia Since 1988, when CALL/ACBD’s Copyright Committee was first set up, CALL/ACBD has advocated for its members' interests in the area of copyright. While the primary focus of CALL/ACBD’s copyright advocacy over the last few years has been on Crown copyright and primary law, CALL/ACBD has also made submissions about such areas as fair dealing and licencing. CALL/ACBD sees this work as not only supporting the needs of its members but also as serving the interests of access to justice as a whole. Continuing this work, on January 18, 2022 CALL/ACBD, along with Library Futures Institute, will act as an intervener in the Supreme Court of Canada case Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada, et al. v. Entertainment Software Association, et al. Kim Nayyer, CALL/ACBD’s President, and Robert Janes of JFK Law will be representing CALL[...]