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Webcam Maker Takes FTC's Heat for Internet-of-Things Security Failure

2013-09-06 00:56:50| TechNewsWorld

The FTC on Wednesday announced a settlement with Trendnet over its lax security practices. The action stemmed from privacy invasions that occurred in January 2012, when hackers posted live feeds to the Web from nearly 700 cameras made by the company. "Right now, we're doing enforcement, as you can see from the Trendnet case," said FTC spokesperson Peter Kaplan.

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US: Saint-Gobain, Ardagh to fight FTC's bid to block deal

2013-07-03 14:33:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com

Glass bottle makers Saint-Gobain and Ardagh Group have said they will contest the US Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) legal bid to block the sale of Saint Gobain's US subsidiary Verallia to Ardagh.

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Senator blasts leaks in FTC's Google investigation

2013-01-09 22:52:12| CNET News.com

Democrat Ron Wyden says it's "wrong" for Federal Trade Commission officials to disclose confidential information about antitrust probes. [Read more]

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Issa Questions FTC's Google Probe Leaks

2013-01-08 19:36:37| PC Magazine Software Product Guide

The Federal Trade Commissions' nearly two-year antitrust investigation into Google ended last week with the web giant getting a slap on the wrist, but a congressman now wants to know how information about the probe was leaked to the media before the results were publicly announced.

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