Mobile ThreatsBleeping Computer
6.0 — HIGH
FTC to ban data broker Kochava from selling Americans’ location data
The FTC will ban data broker Kochava and its subsidiary, Collective Data Solutions (CDS), from selling location data without consumers' explicit consent to settle charges alleging that it sold precise geolocation data collected from hundreds of millions of mobile devices. [...]
🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview
Kochava, a data broker, has been banned by the FTC for selling Americans' location data without explicit consent. The company's actions allowed clients to track users' movements to sensitive locations, raising concerns about stalking, discrimination, and physical violence.
⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
Consumers whose location data was sold by Kochava without their consent
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Monitor for suspicious activity related to location data collection
2Verify the authenticity of any third-party apps requesting location access
3Regularly review and update device settings to limit location data sharing
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