London Action Plan http://londonactionplan.org International Cybersecurity Enforcement Network Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:11:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 FTC Mobile Security Workshop to be Webcast June 4th http://londonactionplan.org/ftc-mobile-security-workshop-to-be-webcast-june-4th/ http://londonactionplan.org/ftc-mobile-security-workshop-to-be-webcast-june-4th/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 15:53:18 +0000 admin http://londonactionplan.org/?p=382 On June 4, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission will host a public forum on mobile security issues, including potential threats to US consumers and possible solutions to those threats. The forum will bring together technology researchers, industry members and academics to explore the security of existing and developing mobile technologies and the roles various members of the mobile ecosystem can play in protecting consumers from these types of security threats. 

The forum is free and open to the public. To watch the live Webcast on June 4th or for more information, click HERE

]]> http://londonactionplan.org/ftc-mobile-security-workshop-to-be-webcast-june-4th/feed/ 0 Canada Takes Action Against Unlawful Robocalling http://londonactionplan.org/canada-takes-action-against-unlawful-robocalling/ http://londonactionplan.org/canada-takes-action-against-unlawful-robocalling/#comments Thu, 30 May 2013 17:09:28 +0000 admin http://londonactionplan.org/?p=374 Ottawa-Gatineau, May 29, 2013 – The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that it has issued seven notices of violation totalling $369,000 in penalties following a wide-ranging investigation into the use of robocalls by political parties, elected officials and telemarketers.

For more detailed information you can view the CRTC’s News Release: Canada Takes Action Against Unlawful Robocalling

]]> http://londonactionplan.org/canada-takes-action-against-unlawful-robocalling/feed/ 0 Launch of National Cyber Security Awareness Week in Australia http://londonactionplan.org/launch-of-national-cyber-security-awareness-week-in-australia/ http://londonactionplan.org/launch-of-national-cyber-security-awareness-week-in-australia/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 09:21:33 +0000 Author http://londonactionplan.org/?p=359 As part of this year’s programme of action, ACMA has also launched a webpage containing detailed statistics of malicious software (malware) infections reported daily to internet service providers and other network operators through the Australian Internet Security Initiative (AISI).

Read more here

]]> http://londonactionplan.org/launch-of-national-cyber-security-awareness-week-in-australia/feed/ 0 German anti-botnet advisory recommends the use of ad blockers for security http://londonactionplan.org/355/ http://londonactionplan.org/355/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 09:14:00 +0000 Author http://londonactionplan.org/?p=355 In an open letter to several prominent German websites, Botfrei, the German anti-botnet advisory centre, has defended its advice to users to run advertisement-blocking tools.

In the letter, Botfrei’s Thorsten Kraft says he understands the websites’ wish to make money through advertisements. However, he will not change his stance on ad blockers as long as ad-serving systems remain vulnerable to malware being served.

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]]> http://londonactionplan.org/355/feed/ 0 8th Annual Joint LAP-M3AAWG Conference http://londonactionplan.org/8th-annual-joint-lap-m3aaw-conference/ http://londonactionplan.org/8th-annual-joint-lap-m3aaw-conference/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:38:09 +0000 admin http://londonactionplan.org/?p=307 8th Annual Joint LAP-M3AAWG Conference
October 22-24, 2013
Le Westin Hotel Montreal, Canada

]]> http://londonactionplan.org/8th-annual-joint-lap-m3aaw-conference/feed/ 0 Best Practices Workshop http://londonactionplan.org/best-practices-workshop-2/ http://londonactionplan.org/best-practices-workshop-2/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:50:04 +0000 admin http://londonactionplan.org/?p=262 LAP Spring 2013 meeting in collaboration with EU CPC IECCD, Project Workshop and ICPEN Best Practice Workshop

April 16-17, 2013, Held at the Radisson Blu Hotel

Members can view presentations from the Workshop HERE (note members must be logged in before accessing the linked page)

]]> http://londonactionplan.org/best-practices-workshop-2/feed/ 0 FTC Cracks Down on Senders of Spam Text Messages Promoting “Free” Gift Cards http://londonactionplan.org/ftc-cracks-down-on-senders-of-spam-text-messages-promoting-free-gift-cards/ http://londonactionplan.org/ftc-cracks-down-on-senders-of-spam-text-messages-promoting-free-gift-cards/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:12:37 +0000 admin http://londonactionplan.org/?p=294 The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on affiliate marketers that allegedly bombarded consumers with hundreds of millions of unwanted spam text messages in an effort to steer them towards deceptive websites falsely promising “free” gift cards.

In eight different complaints filed in courts around the United States, the FTC charged 29 defendants with collectively sending more than 180 million unwanted text messages to consumers, many of whom had to pay for receiving the texts. The messages promised consumers free gifts or prizes, including gift cards worth $1,000 to major retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart and Target. Consumers who clicked on the links in the messages found themselves caught in a confusing and elaborate process that required them to provide sensitive personal information, apply for credit or pay to subscribe to services to get the supposedly “free” cards.

Read the full story and view information on each of the 8 complaints HERE

]]> http://londonactionplan.org/ftc-cracks-down-on-senders-of-spam-text-messages-promoting-free-gift-cards/feed/ 0 A Discussion on the New Best Practices to Address Online and Mobile Threats http://londonactionplan.org/a-discussion-on-the-new-best-practices-to-address-online-and-mobile-threats/ http://londonactionplan.org/a-discussion-on-the-new-best-practices-to-address-online-and-mobile-threats/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:17:34 +0000 admin http://londonactionplan.org/?p=283

The London Action Plan (LAP) and M3AAWG issued a comprehensive report to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) outlining the current state of online and mobile threats. LAP’s Andrew Leduc and M3AAWG Co-Chairman Alex Bobotek talk about the report, why it is important, and the next steps. (See video) 

]]> http://londonactionplan.org/a-discussion-on-the-new-best-practices-to-address-online-and-mobile-threats/feed/ 0 News From 2012 http://londonactionplan.org/news-from-2012/ http://londonactionplan.org/news-from-2012/#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:03:23 +0000 admin http://londonactionplan.org/?p=432 http://londonactionplan.org/news-from-2012/feed/ 0 Cybersecurity and Mobile Threats: The Need for Antivirus Applications for Smartphones http://londonactionplan.org/cybersecurity-and-mobile-threats-the-need-for-antivirus-applications-for-smartphones/ http://londonactionplan.org/cybersecurity-and-mobile-threats-the-need-for-antivirus-applications-for-smartphones/#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2012 15:13:45 +0000 admin http://londonactionplan.org/?p=276 Smartphones are becoming a vehicle to provide an efficient and convenient way to access, find and share information; however, the availability of this information has caused an increase in cyber attacks. Currently, cyber threats range from Trojans and viruses to botnets and toolkits. Presently, 96% of smartphones do not have pre-installed security software. This lack in security is an opportunity for malicious cyber attackers to hack into the various devices that are popular (read more)

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