FTC bans data broker Kochava from selling sensitive location info
2026-05-05T20:51:57Z•d02c4db357fd4c2ec52442aafff750123bd25792a7c36b680198a4fbf41a9bbc
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What happened
Multiple notable security and privacy developments: The FTC banned data broker Kochava for allegedly selling precise consumer geolocation data (including visits to houses of worship and healthcare clinics) in violation of unfair/deceptive practices rules. Deniss Zolotarjovs, an affiliate of Conti/Akira ransomware, was sentenced to eight years after pleading guilty to money laundering and wire fraud. Australia launched a Cyber Incident Review Board to perform no-fault, post-incident reviews of major cyberattacks to extract systemic lessons. German legislators advanced bills expanding law-enforc
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