FTC Takes Action Against GoDaddy for Alleged Lax Data Security …
Jan 15, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission will require web hosting company GoDaddy to implement a robust information security program to settle charges that the company failed to secure its website-hosting serv ... Additionally, the FTC alleges that GoDaddy misled customers, through claims on its websites and in email and social media ads, by representing ...
GoDaddy, Inc., et al., In the Matter of - Federal Trade Commission
3 days ago · Case settles charges that the company failed to secure its website-hosting services against attacks that could harm its customers and visitors to the customers’ websites.
FTC's Info Security Action Against GoDaddy Sends 'Clear Signal' …
5 days ago · The FTC's complaint accuses GoDaddy of violating §5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive business practices, by failing to "implement standard security tools ...
FTC orders GoDaddy to fix poor web hosting security practices
Jan 16, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will require web hosting giant GoDaddy to implement basic security protections, including HTTPS APIs and mandatory multi-factor authentication, to settle charges ...
FTC Issues Proposed Order Against GoDaddy and Provides …
5 days ago · The FTC alleged that GoDaddy’s unreasonable security practices l included failing to: inventory and manage computer assets and security-related software updates (i.e., patches); assess risks to ...
Go ask your web host some questions: Tips for businesses from …
Jan 15, 2025 · Today’s settlement with GoDaddy, one of the largest web hosting companies in the world, shows what can happen when security slips. Read on for some details about the case, and some tips to think about when you’re choosing a host for your business’s site. The FTC’s case against GoDaddy.
FTC requires GoDaddy to overhaul security measures to protect …
Jan 15, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Wednesday that it was taking action against web hosting company GoDaddy after it failed to protect customers from potential attacks.
FTC orders GoDaddy to fix its infosec practices - CSO Online
Jan 16, 2025 · Web-hosting giant GoDaddy has been called out by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for its lax security practices, since at least January 2018, with an order to immediately implement a...
FTC: GoDaddy Hosting Was “Blind” To Security Threats
Jan 20, 2025 · Proposed Settlement. The FTC is proposing that GoDaddy implement a security program to settle charges that it failed to secure its web hosting services, endangering their customers and the people ...
FTC orders GoDaddy to upgrade online security for small …
Jan 15, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission on Jan. 15 ordered GoDaddy to adopt a more comprehensive security program upon finding that GoDaddy failed to secure its website-hosting services against threats...