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Stephen Wick
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Analyzing the Allegations: Sitejabber's Deceptive Consumer Review Practices and the FTC's Response
FTC has proposed a settlement that would restrict Sitejabber from making misleading claims about consumer ratings or reviews in the future.
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Stephen Wick
Nov 5, 20242 min read
National Park Service Warns Social Media Users to Respect Nature
The growing number of visitors has strained park resources, with some locations facing overcrowding, traffic, and environmental damage. In N
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Stephen Wick
Oct 17, 20244 min read
Alabama Man Arrested for Hacking SEC’s Social Media Account
misleading announcement caused bitcoin's price to surge by over $1,000, but the SEC quickly regained control of its account and confirmed th
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Stephen Wick
Oct 13, 20242 min read
Meta's AI-Driven Smart Glasses Ignite Privacy and User Data Controversy
The smart glasses come equipped with dual cameras, open-ear speakers, a microphone, and a touch panel integrated into the temple. To unlock
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Stephen Wick
Oct 13, 20242 min read
TikTok Faces Lawsuits from 13 States and Washington, D.C
The lawsuits bring to light significant worries regarding TikTok's approach to content moderation. As reported by Reuters, the states claim
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Stephen Wick
Oct 9, 20242 min read
The Evolving Landscape of Masculinity: Understanding Modern Men in the Age of Dating Apps and Vulnerability
Through my experiences with dating apps, I’ve encountered diverse expressions of masculinity and puzzling behaviors, particularly the phenom
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Stephen Wick
Oct 2, 20246 min read
Oludayo Kolawole John Adeagbo aka John Edwards aka John Dayo Sentenced for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Email Fraud Scheme
BEC scams can take many forms. Generally, they involve fraudsters gaining unauthorized access to legitimate email accounts or creating decep
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Stephen Wick
Sep 24, 20244 min read
Lewiston Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Threatening Black Neighbors
The court considered these factors when enhancing his sentence, determining that Barnes deliberately targeted his victims based on their rac
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Stephen Wick
Sep 17, 20242 min read
TikTok's Legal Battle Heats Up as Appeals Court Questions ByteDance
In a pivotal legal showdown on Monday, a U.S. appeals court grilled TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, over their efforts to block a
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Stephen Wick
Sep 15, 20242 min read
Court Reveals Google’s Ambitious 2009 Plan to Dominate Digital Ads Amid DOJ Monopoly Case
Court documents reveal that David Rosenblatt, Google’s former president of display advertising, aimed to "crush" rival networks back in 2009
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Stephen Wick
Sep 14, 20242 min read
Could DOJ's Antitrust Trial Against Google Make Massive Changes in the Ad Market? Publishers Watch Closely
Federal prosecutors contend that Google has misused its power in the online advertising industry, serving as a crucial link between advertis
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Stephen Wick
Sep 10, 20244 min read
African Nationals Brothers Sentenced for Sextortion Scheme Linked to Teen’s Death
By researching their victims’ personal details, including their residences, schools, workplaces, and social circles, the Ogoshi brothers wer
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Stephen Wick
Sep 2, 20242 min read
Starlink Stands Firm Against Blocking X in Brazil Despite Regulatory Tensions
In a dramatic turn of events, the Supreme Court's recent directive has led to the freezing of Starlink's bank accounts in Brazil. This move
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Stephen Wick
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Man admitted to making threats against an election employee in Arizona
Brian Jerry Ogstad, aged 60, has confessed to sending numerous threatening messages via social media, which included explicit threats of vio
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Stephen Wick
Jul 26, 20242 min read
The U.S. Senate advances online safety legislation aimed to protect children from targeted advertising, data harvesting, bullying & sexual exploitation on popular social media platforms
Companies are required by the bill to consider "evidence-informed medical information" regarding mental health conditions such as anxiety, d
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Stephen Wick
Jul 19, 20242 min read
Deceptive Counselor Duped Numerous People Online Before Her Death, According to State Documents
The supposed scheme was not disclosed before and its specifics and extent were only recently revealed in a handful of public documents publi
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Stephen Wick
Jul 19, 20242 min read
Worldwide Tech Outage: Disruption Causing Chaos Hitting Airlines, Financial Institutions, Medical Facilities & News Organizations.
On Friday, a global technology failure caused flight cancellations, banking system shutdowns, and media blackout, underscoring the reliance
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Stephen Wick
Jul 15, 20243 min read
Resources for Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection: Now Accessible for Consumers After Cyberattack on Change Healthcare (a Unit of UnitedHealth)
Attorney General Brown is urging Maryland residents to safeguard themselves by utilizing the complimentary credit monitoring and theft prote
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Stephen Wick
Jul 2, 20242 min read
Plaintiffs fail to prove social media platforms acted due to government pressure in Missouri lawsuit says SCOTUS
The decision overturns a previous ruling that found officials from both the Biden and Trump administrations had illegally pressured social m
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Stephen Wick
Jul 1, 20244 min read
The FTC approves decree prohibiting Avast from selling or licensing web browsing data for advertising, ordering a payment of $16.5 million
From 2014 onwards, the FTC stated that Avast had gathered browsing data from consumers using browser extensions and antivirus software. This
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