Summary: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated GoDaddy to enhance its security practices due to inadequate measures that led to multiple security breaches from 2019 to 2022. The FTC’s complaint highlights GoDaddy’s failure to protect customer data and misrepresentation of its security capabilities. As a result, GoDaddy must implement a comprehensive security program and undergo regular independent reviews.
Threat Actor: Hackers | hackers
Victim: GoDaddy Customers | GoDaddy customers
Keypoints :
- FTC found GoDaddy’s security measures inadequate since 2018.
- Security breaches allowed unauthorized access to customer websites and data.
- GoDaddy is required to implement a comprehensive security program and hire third-party reviewers.
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/ftc-orders-godaddy-inadequate-security-practices
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