WhatsApp, owned by Meta, banned 6.8 million scam-linked accounts from Southeast Asian operations, targeting phishing and fraud via AI detection and collaborations like OpenAI. This crackdown, amid rising threats, includes new safety tools for users. It highlights the ongoing battle against adaptive cybercriminals, urging vigilance and international cooperation.
The FTC secured a $145 million settlement with Assurance IQ and MediaAlpha for misleading consumers via illegal robocalls and false ads, selling inadequate health plans as comprehensive coverage. This action mandates stricter compliance and highlights the agency's crackdown on deceptive practices in the health insurance market.
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