Lawmakers ask FTC to probe Flock Safety’s cybersecurity practices

Lawmakers ask FTC to probe Flock Safety’s cybersecurity practices

Congressional Democrats are calling for the FTC to investigate Flock Safety due to poor cybersecurity practices, including the lack of mandatory multi-factor authentication. Reports indicate that at least 35 accounts have been hacked, exposing sensitive data of millions of Americans. #FlockSafety #FTC #cybersecurity #multifactorauthentication

Keypoints

  • Flock Safety does not require law enforcement to use multi-factor authentication.
  • At least 35 accounts have been stolen by hackers, exposing sensitive data.
  • Flock’s surveillance technology is used in over 8,000 communities nationwide.
  • The company’s cybersecurity lapses allow unauthorized access and data sharing among agencies.
  • Federal agencies have previously enforced MFA requirements against similar companies for poor security practices.

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