<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Protection Archives - NRI News</title>
	<atom:link href="https://nrinews24x7.com/tag/protection/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/tag/protection/</link>
	<description></description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:02 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en-US</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>
	hourly	</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>
	1	</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4</generator>

<image>
	<url>https://nrinews24x7.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-NRI_NEWSFavi-32x32.png</url>
	<title>Protection Archives - NRI News</title>
	<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/tag/protection/</link>
	<width>32</width>
	<height>32</height>
</image> 
	<item>
		<title>CrowdStrike&#8217;s Innovative Approach to Securing AI in the Enterprise Landscape</title>
		<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/crowdstrikes-innovative-approach-to-securing-ai-in-the-enterprise-landscape/</link>
					<comments>https://nrinews24x7.com/crowdstrikes-innovative-approach-to-securing-ai-in-the-enterprise-landscape/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[News Desk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Agents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[applications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cloud]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Data]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Models]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technology]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nrinews24x7.com/?p=179351</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Only CrowdStrike delivers unified protection across the entire AI stack – from compute to cloud, data to models, and agents to applications – in partnership with the world’s AI leaders LAS VEGAS: CrowdStrike announced innovations with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Intel, Meta, NVIDIA, and Salesforce to secure the future of enterprise AI. By embedding protection [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/crowdstrikes-innovative-approach-to-securing-ai-in-the-enterprise-landscape/">CrowdStrike&#8217;s Innovative Approach to Securing AI in the Enterprise Landscape</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[
<p style="font-size:24px"><em>Only CrowdStrike delivers unified protection across the entire AI stack – from compute to cloud, data to models, and agents to applications – in partnership with the world’s AI leaders</em></p>



<p><strong>LAS VEGAS: </strong><a href="https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/">CrowdStrike</a> announced innovations with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Intel, Meta, NVIDIA, and Salesforce to secure the future of enterprise AI. By embedding protection with the world’s AI leaders, CrowdStrike is uniting the ecosystem to innovate with AI, secure AI, and lead cybersecurity into the AI era with the <a href="https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/platform/">CrowdStrike Falcon® platform</a>.</p>



<p>AI is transforming every industry – but it also creates new attack surfaces. Models can be stolen, data poisoned, agents manipulated, and cloud workloads hijacked. The Falcon platform delivers the foundation for securing AI – protecting the environments and models where AI runs, preventing sensitive data from leaving endpoints and cloud workloads, uncovering shadow AI apps and risky integrations, and securing AI agents across the SaaS stack.</p>



<p><strong>Securing AI With the World’s Leaders</strong></p>



<p>CrowdStrike is extending Falcon protection across the AI ecosystem through innovations with the world’s AI leaders:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>AWS</strong> – Securing the full cloud AI lifecycle, from build to test, deployment, and runtime, with native integrations in Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Bedrock, and AWS Marketplace.</li>



<li><strong>Intel</strong> – Protecting data at the source with Falcon® Data Protection on Intel NPU technology, and with Dell’s trusted AI PCs, providing a stronger foundation for secure AI adoption.</li>



<li><strong>Meta</strong> – Launching CyberSOCEval, a new suite of benchmarks for evaluating how AI systems perform in real-world security operations.</li>



<li><strong>NVIDIA</strong> – Securing the full AI lifecycle for LLMs and Enterprise AI Factories – from build to runtime to posture management – with the Falcon platform and NVIDIA AI.</li>



<li><strong>Salesforce </strong>– Integrating Falcon® Shield into Salesforce Security Center and bringing Charlotte AI into Agentforce for Security to help customers protect their AI agent, workflows, and applications – uniting business and security teams on a foundation of trust.</li>
</ul>



<p>“<em>Securing AI is not just about technology – it’s about securing the full ecosystem where AI is built, deployed, and used,</em>” said <strong>Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike</strong>. “B<em>y embedding protection with the world’s AI leaders, we’re giving enterprises the confidence to adopt AI, innovate with AI, and secure AI, all while delivering revolutionary outcomes</em>.”</p>



<p><strong>CrowdStrike Secures the AI Ecosystem</strong></p>



<p>AI doesn’t live in the network; it lives across the ecosystem where models are built in the cloud and AI Factories, where adoption happens on PCs and endpoints, and where autonomous agents take action. As AI transforms how work gets done, adversaries look for every weak point in the enterprise. By embedding unified protection with the companies driving the AI revolution, CrowdStrike is the cybersecurity center of the AI ecosystem.</p>



<p>To learn more about how CrowdStrike secures AI, visit <a href="https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/platform/ai/secure-your-ai/">here</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/crowdstrikes-innovative-approach-to-securing-ai-in-the-enterprise-landscape/">CrowdStrike&#8217;s Innovative Approach to Securing AI in the Enterprise Landscape</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://nrinews24x7.com/crowdstrikes-innovative-approach-to-securing-ai-in-the-enterprise-landscape/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Gestamp Automotives and Hope Foundation Provide 5 Skoda Kodiaq Vehicles for Women and Child Protection in Pune</title>
		<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/gestamp-automotives-and-hope-foundation-provide-5-skoda-kodiaq-vehicles-for-women-and-child-protection-in-pune/</link>
					<comments>https://nrinews24x7.com/gestamp-automotives-and-hope-foundation-provide-5-skoda-kodiaq-vehicles-for-women-and-child-protection-in-pune/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[News Desk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 13:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Women and Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Child]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CHILDREN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nrinews24x7.com/?p=177442</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>PUNE: Keeping in mind its corporate social responsibility, the well-known Gestamp Automotive India Pvt Ltd. Company and Hope for the Children Foundation, donate 5 Skoda Kodiaq vehicles to the Pune Health Department, Rural Police Commissionerate Office, and Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate Office. The initiative focuses on enhancing emergency response and outreach capabilities for the welfare [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/gestamp-automotives-and-hope-foundation-provide-5-skoda-kodiaq-vehicles-for-women-and-child-protection-in-pune/">Gestamp Automotives and Hope Foundation Provide 5 Skoda Kodiaq Vehicles for Women and Child Protection in Pune</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[
<p><strong>PUNE:</strong> Keeping in mind its corporate social responsibility, the well-known Gestamp Automotive India Pvt Ltd. Company and Hope for the Children Foundation, donate 5 Skoda Kodiaq vehicles to the Pune Health Department, Rural Police Commissionerate Office, and Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate Office. The initiative focuses on enhancing emergency response and outreach capabilities for the welfare of women and children. The ribbon was cut, and the green flag was shown, and these vehicles were sent to the relevant departments.</p>



<p>Antonio Lopez, CEO, Asia Division, Gestamp Automotives India Pvt. Ltd was present as the special guest at the car distribution event. Apart from this, Dr. Nagnath S. Yempalle, District Civil Surgeon, District Hospital, Aundh, Dr. Amit Lavekar, Psychiatrist, Assistant Civil Surgeon, District Hospital, Aundh., Glyn Jones, Country CEO &amp; President, Gestamp Automotives, Ajay Choudhary, Country CFO &amp; Regional Finance Director, Gestamp Automotives, Dr. Caroline Audoir de Valter, CEO, Hope for the Children Foundation, Pune, Anuradha Patil, Police Sub-Inspector, Bharosa Cell, and Praveen Kamble, Police Inspector, Mhalunge Police Station, along with other company officials, as well as officials from the police and health departments, were present.</p>



<p>&#8220;<em>At Gestamp, we believe that sustainable development begins with empowering communities. Through this partnership with Hope for the Children Foundation, we are not just donating vehicles, we are investing in the health, safety, and dignity of every individual, especially women and children.</em>&#8220;, <strong>Antonio Lopez, CEO, Asia Division, Gestamp Automotives</strong>.</p>



<p>&#8220;<em>This initiative is a step forward in ensuring that health and protection services are not just available, but accessible to those who need them most. Together with Gestamp, we are building stronger, safer communities, where every child and every woman can thrive with dignity and hope.</em>&#8220;, <strong>Dr. Caroline Audoir de Valter, CEO, Hope for the Children Foundation</strong></p>



<p>The initiative is designed to improve mobility, rapid emergency response, and health outreach in underserved areas, thereby advancing the region’s ability to protect women and children more effectively.</p>



<p>At the event, Gestamp Automotives and Hope for the Children Foundation also unveiled their official CSR roadmap for FY 2025–26, reaffirming their focus on enhancing community healthcare and protection services for women and children.</p>



<p></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/gestamp-automotives-and-hope-foundation-provide-5-skoda-kodiaq-vehicles-for-women-and-child-protection-in-pune/">Gestamp Automotives and Hope Foundation Provide 5 Skoda Kodiaq Vehicles for Women and Child Protection in Pune</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://nrinews24x7.com/gestamp-automotives-and-hope-foundation-provide-5-skoda-kodiaq-vehicles-for-women-and-child-protection-in-pune/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>&#8220;Hello Godrej&#8221;: Your Ultimate Farming Advisory Helpline for Crop Protection</title>
		<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/hello-godrej-your-ultimate-farming-advisory-helpline-for-crop-protection/</link>
					<comments>https://nrinews24x7.com/hello-godrej-your-ultimate-farming-advisory-helpline-for-crop-protection/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[News Desk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Advisory]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agri]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Farm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Godrej]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hello]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[helpline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protection]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nrinews24x7.com/?p=174865</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>PUNE: Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), one of India’s largest diversified food and agri-business conglomerates, recently announced the launch of ‘Hello Godrej’, a multilingual farming advisory helpline to provide real-time expert solution for crop protection over a phone call. To be accessible to farmers across the country in eight regional languages – Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/hello-godrej-your-ultimate-farming-advisory-helpline-for-crop-protection/">&#8220;Hello Godrej&#8221;: Your Ultimate Farming Advisory Helpline for Crop Protection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[
<p><strong>PUNE:</strong> Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), one of India’s largest diversified food and agri-business conglomerates, recently announced the launch of ‘Hello Godrej’, a multilingual farming advisory helpline to provide real-time expert solution for crop protection over a phone call. To be accessible to farmers across the country in eight regional languages – Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, and English, this new initiative is in sync with the company’s endeavor of improving farm productivity by handholding and being there with the farmers whenever they need on the ground or over a call.</p>



<p>Commenting on the initiative, <strong>Balram Singh Yadav, Managing Director, of </strong>Godrej Agrovet Limited said, “<em>Upliftment of the farming families is at the core of everything that we do at Godrej Agrovet. With the availability and usage of the right solution at the right time being an imperative for better yields, “Hello Godrej” will help us bridge the gap between farmers and agricultural experts by offering real-time personalized solutions</em>.”</p>



<p>Changing climatic conditions and increased pest attacks have increased the concerns of the farmers. Amidst such continuously evolving farming conditions, enabling farmers to get access to the latest crop protection solutions and personalized guidance in their preferred language is a need of an hour. Through “Hello Godrej,” farmers across India can now avail of real-time advice through direct communication from our team of agricultural experts.</p>



<p>“<em>Hello, Godrej, embodies the company’s vision of being the most trusted partner for Indian farmers in their journey towards sustainable and profitable agriculture. Leveraging Godrej Agrovet’s extensive experience and reputation, the initiative aims to build strong, trusting relationships with farmers, making it the go-to source for reliable agricultural information thus solidifying its leadership in the agriculture sector</em>,” <strong>Rajavelu NK, CEO of the Crop Protection Business at Godrej Agrovet Limited.</strong></p>



<p>Through this initiative, the company intends to reach farmers across the country to address their unique needs and challenges backed by Godrej Agrovet’s long-standing commitment to providing quality and reliable products to uplift farming families.</p>



<p><strong>Helpline Number:</strong>&nbsp;022 2519 4491</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/hello-godrej-your-ultimate-farming-advisory-helpline-for-crop-protection/">&#8220;Hello Godrej&#8221;: Your Ultimate Farming Advisory Helpline for Crop Protection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://nrinews24x7.com/hello-godrej-your-ultimate-farming-advisory-helpline-for-crop-protection/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Syngenta India&#8217;s Miravis® Duo and Reflect® Top Set to Revolutionize Crop Protection</title>
		<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/syngenta-indias-miravis-duo-and-reflect-top-set-to-revolutionize-crop-protection/</link>
					<comments>https://nrinews24x7.com/syngenta-indias-miravis-duo-and-reflect-top-set-to-revolutionize-crop-protection/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[News Desk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[farmer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Miravis® Duo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reflect® Top]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nrinews24x7.com/?p=173926</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>PUNE: Syngenta India, a leading agri-tech company, has announced the launch of two ground-breaking crop protection products &#8211; Miravis®️ Duo and Reflect®️ Top, designed to revolutionize crop protection and ensure quality output for farmers across the country. Miravis® Duo, powered by ADEPIDYN® ️ technology, is a cutting-edge fungicide approved for use in Tomato, Chili, Groundnut, and Grape. It offers exceptional control over [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/syngenta-indias-miravis-duo-and-reflect-top-set-to-revolutionize-crop-protection/">Syngenta India&#8217;s Miravis® Duo and Reflect® Top Set to Revolutionize Crop Protection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[
<p><strong>PUNE:</strong> Syngenta India, a leading agri-tech company, has announced the launch of two ground-breaking crop protection products &#8211; Miravis®&#xfe0f; Duo and Reflect®&#xfe0f; Top, designed to revolutionize crop protection and ensure quality output for farmers across the country.</p>



<p>Miravis® Duo, powered by ADEPIDYN® &#xfe0f; technology, is a cutting-edge fungicide approved for use in Tomato, Chili, Groundnut, and Grape. It offers exceptional control over diseases such as Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, and Leaf Spots. With its power, stamina, and broad-spectrum disease control, Miravis®&#xfe0f; Duo ensures farmers can achieve higher-quality produce.</p>



<p>Indian growers battling several diseases and pests in their crops will have another tool in their arsenal with this effective new fungicide powered by groundbreaking technology. It is estimated that farmers worldwide lose up to 23 percent of their crops to fungal diseases each year. Miravis® Duo offers crops robust and reliable disease protection, allowing growers better quality yield resulting in a significant increase in the return on investment.</p>



<p>This product also has an excellent sustainability profile, as the effectiveness and long-lasting activity of the technology enables low use rates and potentially fewer sprays especially in leaf spot diseases, while safeguarding beneficial organisms.</p>



<p>Reflect®&#xfe0f; Top, featuring Double Binding Technology, is a specialized fungicide tailored for rice, a staple food in India. It provides effective defense against Sheath Blight, ensuring prolonged disease control and providing a robust crop foundation. It addresses the unique needs of Indian farmers, supporting healthier and more productive rice fields.</p>



<p><strong>Susheel Kumar, Country Head and Managing Director of Syngenta India Pvt Ltd</strong>, while expressing his happiness at the launch, said: “<em>At Syngenta, we are committed to transforming agriculture by offering advanced solutions to growers’ challenges. The timely launch of Miravis®&#xfe0f; Duo and Reflect®&#xfe0f; Top shows our dedication to innovation and commitment</em>.”</p>



<p>“<em>Syngenta India continues to push the boundaries of agricultural technology, equipping farmers with the tools they need to increase productivity and promote a balanced agricultural environment. We are confident that Miravis®&#xfe0f; Duo and Reflect®&#xfe0f; Top will set new standards in crop protection for the farmers</em>,” he added.</p>



<p>Kumar further said that the unique double-binding technology of Reflect® Top offers robust and long-lasting protection from sheath blight. It provides a clean, green, and healthy stem.</p>



<p>“<em>It ensures enhanced bio-efficacy and longevity against rice sheath blight. It is a state-of-the-art solution that offers peace of mind to the rice growers by providing a robust crop foundation. With Reflect® Top rice farmers can achieve optimal crop health during vegetative crop stage for better further crop development</em>.”</p>



<p>Reflecting further about Miravis®Duo, Kumar said that this product is not only a game changer for chili crops. “<em>It is a broad-spectrum solution that shields multiple crop types from many different diseases, including powdery mildew, leaf spots &amp; anthracnose.</em>”</p>



<p>He revealed that initially expected to cover four key crops in India &#8211; chilis, tomatoes, groundnuts, and grapes – such is the effectiveness of the product that it will likely be rolled out to cover dozens more. Providing India’s growers with reliable disease control solutions will help bolster local economies and export markets, as chili vegetables alone make up more than a third of the country’s total spice exports, he said.</p>



<p>It is worth mentioning that the value of India’s red chili exports hit a record $1.5 billion in the last financial year, up 15 percent on the year prior. India is also the second largest producer of tomatoes in the world; however, the country’s tropical climate can increase disease pressures.</p>



<p>With the introduction of Miravis®&#xfe0f; Duo and Reflect®&#xfe0f; Top, Syngenta reaffirms its dedication&nbsp;to empowering farmers with state-of-the-art agricultural technologies, paving the way for&nbsp;a sustainable and prosperous future in Indian agriculture.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/syngenta-indias-miravis-duo-and-reflect-top-set-to-revolutionize-crop-protection/">Syngenta India&#8217;s Miravis® Duo and Reflect® Top Set to Revolutionize Crop Protection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://nrinews24x7.com/syngenta-indias-miravis-duo-and-reflect-top-set-to-revolutionize-crop-protection/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Simple Health Plans LLC And CEO Ordered To Pay $195 Million For Selling Sham Health Insurance</title>
		<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/simple-health-plans-llc-and-ceo-ordered-to-pay-195-million-for-selling-sham-health-insurance/</link>
					<comments>https://nrinews24x7.com/simple-health-plans-llc-and-ceo-ordered-to-pay-195-million-for-selling-sham-health-insurance/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diaspora News Desk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 22:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Diaspora]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FTC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Telemarketing]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nrinews24x7.com/?p=170677</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>FTC charged that Simple Health claimed to offer health care insurance with comprehensive coverage and instead effectively left most consumers uninsured NEW YORK: The FTC charged Simple Health with misleading people into thinking they were buying comprehensive health insurance that would cover preexisting medical conditions, prescription drugs, primary and specialty care treatment, inpatient and emergency [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/simple-health-plans-llc-and-ceo-ordered-to-pay-195-million-for-selling-sham-health-insurance/">Simple Health Plans LLC And CEO Ordered To Pay $195 Million For Selling Sham Health Insurance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[
<p class="has-text-align-center" style="font-size:24px"><em>FTC charged that Simple Health claimed to offer health care insurance with comprehensive coverage and instead effectively left most consumers uninsured</em></p>



<p><strong>NEW YORK:</strong> The FTC charged Simple Health with misleading people into thinking they were buying comprehensive health insurance that would cover preexisting medical conditions, prescription drugs, primary and specialty care treatment, inpatient and emergency hospital care, surgical procedures, and medical and laboratory testing. However, most enrolled consumers reported paying as much as $500 per month for a medical discount program or minimal benefit program that did not deliver the promised benefits and often left consumers with thousands of dollars in uncovered medical bills.</p>



<p>In a <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/11/ftc-halts-purveyors-sham-health-insurance-plans">complaint filed in 2018</a>, the FTC said that Florida-based Simple Health misled people into thinking they were buying comprehensive health insurance that would cover preexisting medical conditions, prescription drugs, primary and specialty care treatment, inpatient and emergency hospital care, surgical procedures, and medical and laboratory testing. In reality, most consumers who enrolled reported paying as much as $500 per month for what was actually a medical discount program or minimal benefit program that did not deliver the promised benefits and often left consumers with thousands of dollars in uncovered medical bills, or worse yet, unable to get necessary healthcare.</p>



<p>The court found that Dorfman and Simple Health, along with Health Benefits One LLC, Health Center Management LLC, Innovative Customer Care LLC, Simple Insurance Leads LLC, and Senior Benefits One LLC violated the FTC Act and the agency’s Telemarketing Sales Rule.&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/SimpleHealthSJOpinion_0.pdf">In granting the FTC&#8217;s motion for summary judgment</a>, the Federal District Court in the Southern District of Florida found that Simple Health, along with Health Benefits One LLC, Health Center Management LLC, Innovative Customer Care LLC, Simple Insurance Leads LLC, and Senior Benefits One LLC violated the FTC Act and the agency&#8217;s Telemarketing Sales Rule. The court ordered that all of their assets, which have been frozen since November 2018, be liquidated and all the proceeds be turned over to the FTC, which is expected to use the money to refund consumers.</p>



<p>The court also prohibited any misrepresentations in the sale of any good or service and required the defendants to destroy any personal information they collected about their customers. Simple Health&#8217;s Chief Compliance Officer Candida Girouard agreed in February 2021 to settle the FTC&#8217;s charges and is banned from marketing, promoting, or selling any healthcare-related products, from making misrepresentations in connection with the sale of any good or service, and from violating the FTC&#8217;s Telemarketing Sales Rule.</p>



<p><strong>Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC&#8217;s Bureau of Consumer Protection</strong>, said, &#8220;<em>Simple Health preyed on consumers by selling them bogus health care insurance that cost them thousands of dollars for &#8216;benefits&#8217; that left consumers unprotected. We are pleased the court recognized this blatant bait and switch and ordered the company and its CEO to turn over the money they bilked from consumers.</em>&#8220;</p>



<p>The litigation was handled by Elizabeth Scott, Joannie Wei, Purba Mukerjee, and Jim Davis from the FTC’s Midwest Regional office.</p>



<p>The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition and <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-consumer-protection">protect and educate consumers</a>. Learn more about consumer topics at <a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/">consumer.ftc.gov</a>, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at <a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/simple-health-plans-llc-and-ceo-ordered-to-pay-195-million-for-selling-sham-health-insurance/">Simple Health Plans LLC And CEO Ordered To Pay $195 Million For Selling Sham Health Insurance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://nrinews24x7.com/simple-health-plans-llc-and-ceo-ordered-to-pay-195-million-for-selling-sham-health-insurance/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>FTC to Host Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence</title>
		<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/ftc-to-host-virtual-summit-on-artificial-intelligence/</link>
					<comments>https://nrinews24x7.com/ftc-to-host-virtual-summit-on-artificial-intelligence/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diaspora News Desk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Diaspora]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Artificial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Competition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FTC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Intelligence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sumit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[virtual]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nrinews24x7.com/?p=169750</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>January 25 event will focus on ways to protect consumers and competition NEW YORK, NY: The Federal Trade Commission’s Office of Technology is hosting a virtual tech summit on January 25, 2024, that will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss key developments in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), looking across [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/ftc-to-host-virtual-summit-on-artificial-intelligence/">FTC to Host Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[
<p class="has-text-align-center" style="font-size:24px">January 25 event will focus on ways to protect consumers and competition</p>



<p><strong>NEW YORK, NY: </strong>The Federal Trade Commission’s Office of Technology is hosting a virtual tech summit on January 25, 2024, that will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss key developments in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), looking across the layers of technology related to AI.</p>



<p>The summit will bring together representatives from academia, industry, civil society organizations, and government to discuss the state of technology, emerging market trends, and real-world impacts of AI. The discussions will also explore how to cultivate a marketplace that allows both consumers and businesses, including startups and small businesses, to thrive.</p>



<p>FTC Chair Lina M. Khan and Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya will provide remarks at the summit. The event will also feature three-panel discussions. These include discussions on the hardware and other key infrastructure that will be needed for AI development; issues related to the data and models used in AI; and AI-powered consumer applications.</p>



<p>The summit will begin at noon and take place online. The tentative agenda is available on the <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/events/2024/01/ftc-tech-summit">event website</a>. Information on how to participate will also be posted to the event page soon.</p>



<p>The Federal Trade Commission works to <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-competition">promote competition</a> and protect and educate consumers. You can learn more about consumer topics and report scams, fraud, and bad business practices online at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/ftc-to-host-virtual-summit-on-artificial-intelligence/">FTC to Host Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://nrinews24x7.com/ftc-to-host-virtual-summit-on-artificial-intelligence/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>XCast Labs Will Be Banned from Supporting Illegal Telemarketing Practices to Settle FTC Charges It Assisted and Facilitated in Sending Hundreds of Millions of Illegal Robocalls</title>
		<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/xcast-labs-will-be-banned-from-supporting-illegal-telemarketing-practices-to-settle-ftc-charges-it-assisted-and-facilitated-in-sending-hundreds-of-millions-of-illegal-robocalls/</link>
					<comments>https://nrinews24x7.com/xcast-labs-will-be-banned-from-supporting-illegal-telemarketing-practices-to-settle-ftc-charges-it-assisted-and-facilitated-in-sending-hundreds-of-millions-of-illegal-robocalls/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diaspora News Desk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Diaspora]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diaspora]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FTC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robocalls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Telemarketing]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nrinews24x7.com/?p=169626</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>VoIP service providers also must screen current and potential clients to ensure they are complying with FTC’s telemarketing rules or terminate contracts with them NEW YORK: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider XCast Labs, Inc., agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it funneled hundreds of millions of illegal robocalls through its network, even [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/xcast-labs-will-be-banned-from-supporting-illegal-telemarketing-practices-to-settle-ftc-charges-it-assisted-and-facilitated-in-sending-hundreds-of-millions-of-illegal-robocalls/">XCast Labs Will Be Banned from Supporting Illegal Telemarketing Practices to Settle FTC Charges It Assisted and Facilitated in Sending Hundreds of Millions of Illegal Robocalls</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[
<p class="has-text-align-center" style="font-size:24px"><strong><em>VoIP service providers also must screen current and potential clients to ensure they are complying with FTC’s telemarketing rules or terminate contracts with them</em></strong></p>



<p><strong>NEW YORK:</strong> Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider XCast Labs, Inc., agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it funneled hundreds of millions of illegal robocalls through its network, even after receiving multiple warnings about the unlawful conduct.</p>



<p>Under the proposed court order, XCast Labs will be required to implement a screening process and end its relationships with firms that are not complying with telemarketing-related laws. The Department of Justice litigated the case and filed the proposed order on the FTC’s behalf.</p>



<p>“<em>XCast was warned several times that illegal robocalls were using its services and did nothing,</em>” said <strong>Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection</strong>. “<em>Companies that turn a blind eye to illegal robocalling should expect to hear from the FTC.</em>”</p>



<p>“Today’s order is another example of the Justice Department’s efforts to protect American consumers from illegal robocalls and to stop telecommunications providers from enabling those calls,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “We will continue to work with the Federal Trade Commission to enforce the Telemarketing Sales Rule.”</p>



<p>XCast Labs, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a nationwide provider of VoIP technology, providing services that allow its customers to send and receive phone calls, including robocalls, over the internet. Telemarketers who blast illegal robocalls typically use VoIP service providers like XCast Labs to transmit their calls.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/05/ftc-sues-stop-voip-service-provider-assisted-facilitated-telemarketers-sending-hundreds-millions">According to the May 2023 complaint</a>, the FTC sent letters to several VoIP providers, including XCast Labs, in early 2020 warning them that assisting and facilitating illegal telemarketing or robocalling is against the law. XCast Labs received dozens of “traceback” inquiries from US Telecom’s Industry Traceback Group regarding suspected illegal calls that originated on XCast Labs’ network, as well as inquiries from law enforcement agencies about the transmission of suspected illegal traffic on the XCast Labs network.</p>



<p>Even after receiving these direct warnings, XCast Labs transmitted illegal robocalls to consumers. The FTC also discovered that many of these suspect robocalls were part of organized campaigns to generate telemarketing leads by impersonating officials from the Social Security Administration.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/xcast-labs-inc-us-v-timeline-item-2024-01-02">The proposed order</a>, to which XCast Labs has agreed, prohibits the company from violating the Telemarketing Sales Rule in the future. It also bans XCast Labs from assisting and facilitating any high-risk customer, including those that are engaged in initiating, causing, or transmitting telemarketing robocalls or calling numbers on the DNC Registry and any telephone call using Caller ID spoofing to display a phone number that the calling party does not have the legal authority to use.</p>



<p>Next, the order permanently bars XCast Labs from providing VoIP services to any company with which it does not have an automated procedure to block calls that display invalid Caller ID phone numbers or that are not authenticated through the FCC’s STIR/SHAKEN Authentication Framework. Further, the order requires XCast Labs to screen current and prospective VoIP customers to ensure they are not violating telemarking-related laws and terminate relationships with any customer that does not pass the screening process.</p>



<p>Additionally, the order requires XCast Labs to pay a $10 million civil penalty, which will be suspended based on its inability to pay. If the company is later found to have misrepresented its financial condition, the full amount will immediately become due.</p>



<p>The Department of Justice filed the proposed order in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.</p>



<p>Thomas Biesty and Frances Kern of the Bureau of Consumer Protection were the primary FTC staff on this matter.</p>



<p><strong>NOTE:&nbsp;</strong>Consent order the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/xcast-labs-will-be-banned-from-supporting-illegal-telemarketing-practices-to-settle-ftc-charges-it-assisted-and-facilitated-in-sending-hundreds-of-millions-of-illegal-robocalls/">XCast Labs Will Be Banned from Supporting Illegal Telemarketing Practices to Settle FTC Charges It Assisted and Facilitated in Sending Hundreds of Millions of Illegal Robocalls</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://nrinews24x7.com/xcast-labs-will-be-banned-from-supporting-illegal-telemarketing-practices-to-settle-ftc-charges-it-assisted-and-facilitated-in-sending-hundreds-of-millions-of-illegal-robocalls/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>California-based Lead Generator Agrees to Settlement Banning It from Making or Assisting Others in Making Telemarketing or Robocalls</title>
		<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/california-based-lead-generator-agrees-to-settlement-banning-it-from-making-or-assisting-others-in-making-telemarketing-or-robocalls/</link>
					<comments>https://nrinews24x7.com/california-based-lead-generator-agrees-to-settlement-banning-it-from-making-or-assisting-others-in-making-telemarketing-or-robocalls/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diaspora News Desk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 02:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Diaspora]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diaspora]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[educate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FTC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Indian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robocalls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Telemarketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trade]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nrinews24x7.com/?p=169612</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Response Tree used deception and dark patterns to trick consumers into providing personal information that was used to facilitate millions of illegal telemarketing calls NEW YORK: California-based lead generator Response Tree LLC and its president, Derek Thomas Doherty, will be banned from making or assisting anyone else in making robocalls or calls to phone numbers [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/california-based-lead-generator-agrees-to-settlement-banning-it-from-making-or-assisting-others-in-making-telemarketing-or-robocalls/">California-based Lead Generator Agrees to Settlement Banning It from Making or Assisting Others in Making Telemarketing or Robocalls</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[
<p class="has-text-align-center" style="font-size:24px"><span style="color: rgb(27, 27, 27); font-family: Inter, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 28px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><em>Response Tree used deception and dark patterns to trick consumers into providing personal information that was used to facilitate millions of illegal telemarketing calls</em></span></p>



<p><strong>NEW YORK:</strong> California-based lead generator Response Tree LLC and its president, Derek Thomas Doherty, will be banned from making or assisting anyone else in making robocalls or calls to phone numbers on the FTC’s Do Not Call (DNC) Registry under a proposed order settling Federal Trade Commission charges that they operated more than 50 websites designed to trick consumers into providing their personal information for supposed mortgage refinancing loans and other services.</p>



<p>The defendants allegedly sold the personal information of hundreds of thousands of consumers as leads to telemarketers who used them to make millions of illegal telemarketing calls, including robocalls, to consumers nationwide.</p>



<p>Telemarketing campaigns allegedly assisted and facilitated by the defendants’ illegal lead generation operations were used to sell a multitude of products and services, including solar panels, hearing aids, and extended auto warranties. These campaigns, which made robocalls and calls to numbers on the DNC Registry, were illegal, as the telemarketers did not have consumers’ consent to be called, according to a complaint filed by the Department of Justice on referral from the FTC.</p>



<p>“<em>Response Tree fueled millions of illegal telemarketing calls by tricking consumers into turning over their personal information and selling that information to telemarketers,</em>” said <strong>Samuel Levine, Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection</strong>. “<em>The FTC will continue to target every corner of the illegal telemarketing ecosystem to protect consumers and hold wrongdoers accountable.</em>” </p>



<p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/response-tree-llc-timeline-item-2024-01-02">complaint</a>&nbsp;alleges that the defendants’ websites—including PatriotRefi.com, AbodeDefense.com, and TheRetailRewards.com—were actually “consent farms” that used deceptive and manipulative “dark patterns” to induce consumers to provide their personal information, obscuring hard-to-find and inadequate disclosures about how the information would be used. The defendants claimed that, in providing this information, the consumers consented to receive telemarketing calls. Third parties then bought the defendants’ leads and used the personal information to conduct illegal telemarketing campaigns, according to the complaint.</p>



<p>Through their PatriotRefi.com website, for example, the defendants allegedly duped consumers into providing their personal information under the guise of requesting a quote for a home mortgage refinance loan. After consumers input their personal information and click a button labeled “GET YOUR FAST FREE QUOTE,” the defendants captured the information and stored it in a database to sell to telemarketers and others.</p>



<p>Many or all consumers who provided their personal information to PatriotRefi.com never received home refinance quotes, according to the complaint. Instead, PatriotRefi.com was designed to compile lead lists by harvesting and selling consumers’ personal information without consumers’ informed consent. The complaint further alleges the defendants sold the leads they obtained, knowing that they did not obtain the requisite consent to receive telemarketing calls, including robocalls.</p>



<p>According to the complaint, at their peak, the defendants’ consent farm operations offered an average of 10,000 “real-time” leads for sale every day, and on some days had up to 50,000 illegally farmed leads for sale. In all, between 2019 and 2022, Response Tree and Doherty sold millions of deceptively collected leads.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/response-tree-llc-timeline-item-2024-01-02">proposed order</a> settling the complaint, which must be approved by the court before it can go into effect, bans the defendants from initiating or helping anyone else initiate telemarketing robocalls. It also bans them from calling, or assisting anyone else in calling, phone numbers on the DNC Registry and from selling, transferring, or disclosing consumer information in connection with lead generation activities.</p>



<p>The order also imposes a $7 million judgment against the defendants, which will be suspended based on their inability to pay. If they are later found to have misrepresented their financial condition, however, the full amount will immediately become due.</p>



<p>The Commission vote approving the complaint and stipulated final order and referring it to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for filing was 3-0. The DOJ filed the complaint and proposed a final order in the U.S. District Court for the District of Central District of California.</p>



<p>The staff attorneys on this matter are Karina A. Layugan, Matthew H. Fine, and Jeffrey Tang of the FTC’s Western Region Los Angeles office.</p>



<p class="has-regular-font-size"><em>The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition and <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-consumer-protection">protect and educate consumers</a>. Learn more about consumer topics at <a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/">consumer.ftc.gov</a>, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at <a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>. </em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/california-based-lead-generator-agrees-to-settlement-banning-it-from-making-or-assisting-others-in-making-telemarketing-or-robocalls/">California-based Lead Generator Agrees to Settlement Banning It from Making or Assisting Others in Making Telemarketing or Robocalls</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://nrinews24x7.com/california-based-lead-generator-agrees-to-settlement-banning-it-from-making-or-assisting-others-in-making-telemarketing-or-robocalls/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>FTC Takes Action Against Makers of Deceptive &#8216;Invisible Mask&#8217; Claiming Protection Against COVID-19</title>
		<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/ftc-takes-action-against-makers-of-deceptive-invisible-mask-claiming-protection-against-covid-19/</link>
					<comments>https://nrinews24x7.com/ftc-takes-action-against-makers-of-deceptive-invisible-mask-claiming-protection-against-covid-19/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diaspora News Desk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Diaspora]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Covid-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mask]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protection]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nrinews24x7.com/?p=168576</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>UNITED STATES: The FTC has taken action against four related defendants for deceptively marketing their &#8216;Invisible Mask&#8217; as a scientifically proven defense against COVID-19 and other diseases. The New York-based defendants claimed that the badge worn around the neck creates a three-foot barrier of protection against 99.9 percent of all viruses and bacteria, including COVID-19, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/ftc-takes-action-against-makers-of-deceptive-invisible-mask-claiming-protection-against-covid-19/">FTC Takes Action Against Makers of Deceptive &#8216;Invisible Mask&#8217; Claiming Protection Against COVID-19</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[
<p><strong>UNITED STATES:</strong> The FTC has taken action against four related defendants for deceptively marketing their &#8216;Invisible Mask&#8217; as a scientifically proven defense against COVID-19 and other diseases. The New York-based defendants claimed that the badge worn around the neck creates a three-foot barrier of protection against 99.9 percent of all viruses and bacteria, including COVID-19, without any scientific proof that the product actually works.</p>



<p>Despite receiving a warning letter from the FTC in July 2020, the defendants continued to falsely advertise the Invisible Mask as a government-approved device and a scientifically proven defense against COVID-19 and other diseases. The FTC&#8217;s complaint alleges that the defendants violated the FTC Act and the Covid Consumer Protection Act through their marketing and sale of the Invisible Mask on their own website, YouTube, and Facebook, where it was called &#8220;The 1 Virus Buster Card.&#8221;</p>



<p>Three of the four defendants have agreed to a proposed order settling the FTC&#8217;s complaint, which will ban them from making unsupported health claims for products designed to prevent or treat COVID-19. The proposed court order will also bar the defendants from making any health-related product claims unless they have scientific evidence that the claim is true and from making misrepresentations about products&#8217; health benefits, performance, efficacy, safety, or side effects. The order also prohibits the defendants from misrepresenting they have government approval, clearance, or authority for their products and product claims. Finally, it requires the payment of $150,000.</p>



<p>&#8220;<em>The defendants&#8217; claims that their products can stand in for approved COVID-19 vaccines are bogus</em>,&#8221; said <strong>Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC&#8217;s Bureau of Consumer Protection</strong>. &#8220;<em>The FTC will use every tool it has at its disposal to stop false and unsubstantiated health claims that endanger consumers.</em>&#8220;</p>



<p>Litigation continues against defendant Timothy Wetzel, who did not agree to the proposed settlement. The lead attorney on the matter is Robin L. Rock of the FTC&#8217;s Southeast Region.</p>



<p>The FTC works to promote competition and protect and educate consumers. Consumers can learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/ftc-takes-action-against-makers-of-deceptive-invisible-mask-claiming-protection-against-covid-19/">FTC Takes Action Against Makers of Deceptive &#8216;Invisible Mask&#8217; Claiming Protection Against COVID-19</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://nrinews24x7.com/ftc-takes-action-against-makers-of-deceptive-invisible-mask-claiming-protection-against-covid-19/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Protecting Customer Data: 4 Ways Businesses Can Prevent Data Breaches</title>
		<link>https://nrinews24x7.com/protecting-customer-data-4-ways-businesses-can-prevent-data-breaches/</link>
					<comments>https://nrinews24x7.com/protecting-customer-data-4-ways-businesses-can-prevent-data-breaches/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[News Desk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Big Data & Digital Technologies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Data]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protection]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nrinews24x7.com/?p=167659</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Customers these days put a lot of thought into the types of companies they shop at or do business with. Most want to get reasonable prices, shop from an organization that focuses on sustainability, and find a place where they can know that their data and money are protected. If you want your company to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/protecting-customer-data-4-ways-businesses-can-prevent-data-breaches/">Protecting Customer Data: 4 Ways Businesses Can Prevent Data Breaches</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[
<p>Customers these days put a lot of thought into the types of companies they shop at or do business with. Most want to get reasonable prices, shop from an <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/adopting-eco-friendly-practices-with-the-businesses-you-support/">organization that focuses on sustainability</a>, and find a place where they can know that their data and money are protected. If you want your company to succeed, then you must focus on data breach protection. These four steps provide a great starting point.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a>1. Understand How A Breach Can Affect Your Business</h3>



<p>As a business owner, you’ve likely watched the news over the years and witnessed some of the <a href="https://www.csoonline.com/article/2130877/the-biggest-data-breaches-of-the-21st-century.html">largest data breaches in the last century</a>. Major companies, like LinkedIn and Adobe, have been breached due to lax security, poor passwords, and unencrypted payment information. In many cases, the hackers have gotten away with millions of records, and many customers were put in a bad place.</p>



<p>Hackers attack those companies because they have precious data they can steal and then sell on the black market or use for future scams. It’s important to realize that even if your company is smaller, many hackers may still go after your data because it all holds value.</p>



<p>If your company is hacked, you could be impacted in many ways. When records are compromised, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/what-common-causes-impacts-data-breaches-business">customers can become concerned and upset</a> because they know their data is at risk. They may be so worried that they’ll stop doing business with you and find a trustworthy company. Your reputation could also be at stake with vendors and partners who fear they’ll be compromised just because they’re connected to you. You could also lose a lot of money as you repair the damage to your systems and contend with potential lawsuits. These are severe and realistic fears that should make you put serious thought into preventing data breaches.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a>2. Protect Your Data Against Current Threats</h3>



<p>Next, you need to be aware of current threats. Then, you can put the proper protections in place to defend against them. Hackers are always looking for new ways to steal your data. A common threat is the phishing scam. This is where the hacker will send a fake email, often pretending to be a manager, a vendor, or an authority figure, to pressure the employee to open it. The message will include a link or attachment that, when clicked, can spread malware throughout the computer. Advise employees to always ask about suspicious emails and contact the IT team when in doubt.</p>



<p>You also need to be aware of what your employees are doing. Many <a href="https://www.caseware.com/resources/blog/preventing-common-causes-of-data-loss/">causes of data loss</a> can occur in your office. Human error can be a big issue because employees could accidentally delete files and folders or move data to the wrong place. There can also be hardware malfunctions that can render your computer and storage systems inaccessible. Although accidents can happen, you can mitigate the possibility of a breach by ensuring that the team is frequently backing up their data to their computer. Also, set up a backup server so that you can restore your data at a moment&#8217;s notice.</p>



<p>There’s also the possibility of looking into a cloud computing solution so that your data is automatically uploaded to an external server. Cloud companies also have their own security teams, so you’ll have more eyes on your data.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a>3. Secure All Devices</h3>



<p>It’s also necessary to secure all devices that make your company tick, especially if you have remote employees or your business works out of <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/how-to-boost-a-multi-location-business-through-effective-communication/">multiple locations</a>.</p>



<p>One of the first things hackers may try to use is software that attempts to guess your passwords. You can mitigate this risk by requiring that all employers use complex passwords that use a combination of letters and numbers and avoid passwords that include names that can be easily guessed.</p>



<p>Suppose you have employees who use mobile devices. You need to put the proper protections in place for those as well. If a phone or tablet is attached to your network at the corporate office, and hackers get into the phone via malware or a phishing scam, then they can get into the mainframe. Ensure that all mobile devices are adequately secured and create a policy restricting employees&#8217; use.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a>4. Properly Discard Physical Data Too</h3>



<p>Hackers can still use physical data to try to breach your company’s defenses.&nbsp; If you have customer paperwork, vendor forms, and receipts floating around, then the data on those documents can also be stolen and sold to your competitors.</p>



<p>That’s why you must <a href="https://www.shrednations.com/blog/shredding-practices-for-classified-documents/">shred all classified documents</a> and any paperwork with personal information instead of throwing it in the garbage. You can use various types of shredders based on how much paperwork you discard. Avoid simple cross-cutting shredders because they cut the paper into shreds but can be easily reassembled. Instead, look into a pierce &amp; tear or a particle-cut shredder, which makes the fragments almost impossible to put back together. You can also send your paperwork to an offsite shredding facility or have a mobile shredder come to you. Either way, don’t leave anything to chance.</p>



<p>By implementing these four tips into your cybersecurity and data breach mitigation processes, you can put your best foot forward to stop threats to your business. You must protect your corporate and client data. Work on your cybersecurity today.</p>



<p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Image Source: </strong><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/CXklL5ca71w"><strong>Unsplash</strong></a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com/protecting-customer-data-4-ways-businesses-can-prevent-data-breaches/">Protecting Customer Data: 4 Ways Businesses Can Prevent Data Breaches</a> appeared first on <a href="https://nrinews24x7.com">NRI News</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://nrinews24x7.com/protecting-customer-data-4-ways-businesses-can-prevent-data-breaches/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
