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The Nightmare of Social Media Business Account Takeovers
By Eder Ribeiro From the vast array of things I’ve seen working in commercial digital forensics and incident response, a cybercriminal...
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- May 14
The inevitability of cyber risk
As the inimitable Mike Tyson once said, “Everybody has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth”, and as we often say in infosec “it’s...
- May 3
Get Ready to be Inspired: MRMC23 Keynote Speakers Tackle the Hottest Topics in Technology
The Marketplace Risk Management Conference (SF, May 16-18) brings together some of the most influential minds from the marketplace and...
- Apr 26
Learn Trust & Safety from Experienced Marketplace and Digital Platform Leaders
Marketplaces and digital platforms have been proliferating in nearly all aspects of our lives - from rideshare and pet care to vacation...
- Apr 20
Compliance, Regulatory & Legal Sessions Announced! #MRMC23
We are excited to share the compliance, regulatory and legal sessions available at the Marketplace Risk Management Conference (May 16-18,...
- Apr 18
The Different Faces of Identity Verification
Author: Steve Craig What does a bank teller, a bar bouncer, and an airport security officer have in common? They all might ask to see...
- Apr 5
An open letter to the venture capital industry from Phillip John Watkins
Introduction The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has sent shockwaves throughout the tech industry, causing many to take a closer look at...
- Mar 30
How to Beat Inflation as a Small Business Owner
Image: Pexels Inflation has been on the rise around the world, and small business owners are feeling the pressure. With rising costs of...
- Mar 27
4 Ways Freelance or Online Help Can Minimize Risks for Solopreneurs
There comes a point when handling things solo becomes a major risk for any small business owner. Even solopreneurs. Because even though...
- Mar 21
Review Fraud: More Than Just Fake Positive Reviews
Would you buy something or make a reservation somewhere without any reviews? A new kitchen appliance? A restaurant for a birthday...
- Mar 20
Identity Verification is the Cornerstone of Trust & Safety
With the digital age in full swing, it's more important than ever for marketplaces and digital platforms to ensure that their customers...
- Mar 16
The California Appellate Court Reinstates Prop 22: What it Means for Gig Workers
In a landmark decision, a California appellate court has overturned a lower court ruling and reinstated Prop 22, a ballot measure that...
- Mar 7
Supreme Court Showdown: Google vs. Gonzales: What's at Stake?
In Gonzalez v. Google LLC , currently before the US Supreme Court, the issue at hand is determining if the Communications Decency Act...
- Feb 20
The INFORM Consumers Act: A Summary
On December 29, 2022, Congress passed the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (the...
- Feb 15
Layoffs in the Tech Industry: Causes and Strategies for Moving Forward
The technology industry has been a beacon of hope for many workers over the last 20 years, offering high-paying jobs and a stable career...
- Feb 10
Six Practical Ways Online Marketplaces can Use ChatGPT Today
Online marketplaces are constantly evolving to meet the demands of the digital age, and ChatGPT is poised to be the next big thing. This...
- Dec 20, 2022
Marketplace Trends and Predictions to Watch
B2C marketplaces stake their place in ecommerce Global ecommerce has outpaced the growth of most other industries over the last few years...
- Dec 8, 2022
ACT NOW: Urge Congress to Raise the 1099-K Threshold for Marketplaces with the Coalition for 1099-K
If you operate an online marketplace, you may have heard of the Coalition for 1099-K Fairness. This coalition is a nationwide effort to...
- Dec 6, 2022
Best Practices to Navigate Subscription and Automatic Renewal Laws
As I shared in my last blog post, Subscription and Automatic Renewal Laws: Pitfalls to Avoid, federal and state regulations require...
- Nov 8, 2022
Subscription and Automatic Renewal Laws: Pitfalls to Avoid
Subscription-based goods and services are offered in almost every aspect of our lives, especially in the marketplace and sharing economy,...
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