Trade groups representing advertisers, newspapers, and surveillance providers also want to stop an FTC rule meant to make it easy for consumers to cancel subscriptions.
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Cable Companies Sue to Stop FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Rule
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Finally, No More Unwanted Subscriptions: FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Rule Finalized
Slated to take effect in 180 days, the new rule also tries to prevent sellers from charging for services simply because the user failed to take action, such as forcing payment after a free trial.
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23andMe Trouble Sparks Calls for Users to Delete Their DNA Data: Here's How
After 23andMe’s board of directors resigns, the president of encrypted messaging app Signal joins other security experts in urging 23andMe users to consider deleting their data.
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All Aboard: How to Use Your Phone to Pay for the Subway, Bus, or Train
Don't waste time lining up to buy a mass transit card. You can purchase bus and train fare using a tap-and-pay method on your mobile phone. Here’s how it works on iPhone and Android.
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Georgia Tech Failed to Secure Systems That Handled Sensitive Government Data
The university, which has received more than $1 billion in government contracts, ignored basic cybersecurity practices and lied to the feds about it, allegedly to placate high-profile researchers.
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Ditch Google: How to Store Credit Cards, Secure Logins With Samsung Wallet
If you're looking for mobile payment options beyond Google Wallet, Samsung phone owners can use Samsung Wallet to purchase items, access gift cards, and earn cash back rewards.
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Apple to Open the iPhone's NFC Chip to Third-Party Apps
After a nudge from regulators, Apple will allow all kinds of new contactless abilities outside Apple Wallet, including car keys, corporate badges, and event tickets
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How to Use Google Wallet to Store Your Credit Cards, Train Tickets, ID, and More
With the demise of the Google Pay brand, Google Wallet is the new go-to mobile payment service on Android devices. Here's how to set up it up and pay for things from the app.
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The Only Real Problem With Black Hat's Wi-Fi Was the People Using It
Network admins at the conference recount some seriously poor choices by Black Hat attendees.
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Delta: 60% of Our Computer Systems Rely on CrowdStrike, Microsoft
In a scathing letter, Delta's attorney accuses CrowdStrike of shirking responsibility and demands it 'immediately share everything it knows.'
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Microsoft: Delta Struggled After IT Crash Because of Outdated Infrastructure
Microsoft responds to Delta's threat of litigation with a letter suggesting Delta may be using old IBM systems. Delta says its computer systems cost it billions annually.
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CrowdStrike: Delta Rejected Our Help in Wake of Windows Crash
CrowdStrike blames Delta for its 'IT decisions and response' to the outage caused by CrowdStrike cybersecurity software.
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CrowdStrike Launches Online Hub to Assist With IT Outage Fallout
The company is also warning against bad actors trying to take advantage of the situation.
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Diary of a CrowdStrike Crash: Here's Who Got Hit by the Windows Outage
A CrowdStrike update bricked Windows PCs around the world, resulting in service delays, cancellations, and shutdowns at airports, hospitals, and businesses.
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