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How to avoid the No. 1 text message scam putting your money at risk

Bank impersonations are the top reported type of text message scam

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

To appease the CMA, Microsoft restructures the Activision Blizzard King deal

Microsoft Vice President Brad Smith has penned a blog regarding the Activision Blizzard King deal that details Microsoft's plans to sell cloud gaming rights for ABK titles to Ubisoft in perpetuity.

Windows Central · Aug 22, 2023

Most Republican Voters Aren't Loyal Trumpists, Suggests Survey

Plus: Kansans fight over driver's license gender markers, chain restaurants bridge social divides, and more...

Reason · Aug 21, 2023

The FTC wants to ban fake reviews and fine people who write them

The hope is that the fines alone will deter people from making fake reviews, which in the long run will benefit consumers and marketers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2023

Senators Urge FCC to Enforce Rules Curbing Robocalls

Stopping unwanted telemarketing robocalls is already within the agency’s power, they say.

Kiplinger · Aug 14, 2023

Zoom’s AI privacy fiasco explained

The video conference company's latest affront to data protections epitomizes why few trust Zoom in the first place

Salon · Aug 11, 2023

FTC Cautions Consumers on Heels of Latest Zelle Scam

The FTC issued a warning about a scam involving fake job offers.

Kiplinger · Aug 11, 2023

Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard approved by yet another country

Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard is almost done, garnering approval from New Zealand.

Windows Central · Aug 8, 2023

FTC’s Khan Takes Aim At Amazon, Antitrust Lawsuit Looms

FTC's Lina Khan to File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon, Risking Breakup.

Zenger · Jul 28, 2023

Microsoft slammed for negligent cybersecurity following Chinese hack

US senator requests three separate bodies to launch their own investigations into alleged potential Microsoft failings.

TechRadar · Jul 28, 2023