GoDaddy, FTC

FTC Requires GoDaddy to Overhaul Security Measures to Protect Users
The website hosting company was accused of failing to implement robust enough security measures from at least 2018.
FTC orders GoDaddy to upgrade online security for small-business customers after breach
The FTC ordered GoDaddy to improve its online security measures on behalf of small-business customers. The Tempe-based company said it already does so.
FTC Files Complaints Against GoDaddy For Failing To Secure Website Hosting Services for Years
FTC criticized GoDaddy for neglecting security protocols, causing data breaches between 2019-2022, endangering user information.
FTC orders GoDaddy to strengthen security practices after years of data breaches
In a complaint filed Wednesday, the FTC alleged that since 2018, GoDaddy has failed to implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect and monitor its website-hosting environments for security threats and misled customers about the extent of its data security protections on its website hosting services.
FTC sues GoDaddy for years of poor hosting security practices
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 that it failed to secure its hosting services against attacks since 2018.
GoDaddy told to up security practices by FTC
Consequentially, GoDaddy has agreed to a settlement in which it is prohibited from making false or misleading security claims. It must also implement an information security program, conduct regular third-party compliance assessments and report security incidents to the FTC promptly.
GoDaddy Accused of Serious Security Failings by FTC
A proposed settlement order from the FTC will require GoDaddy to strengthen its security practices following multiple data breaches at the web hosting giant
FTC orders GoDaddy to fix poor hosting security practices
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 that it failed to secure its hosting services against attacks since 2018.
FTC orders GoDaddy to fix its infosec practices
Despite its size and complexity, FTC complained that the company had failed multiple security standards that needed to be fixed immediately.
FTC Takes Action Against GoDaddy for Alleged Lax Data Security for Its Website Hosting Services
The Federal Trade Commission will require web hosting company GoDaddy to implement a robust information security program to settle charges
GoDaddy to Improve Data-Security Practices Under FTC Settlement
GoDaddy will implement new information-security programs to settle charges that the technology platform failed to secure its website-hosting services and protect its customers from attacks, the Federal Trade Commission said.
US consumer advocates want to force web host GoDaddy to improve IT security
GoDaddy fails to adequately protect hosted customer websites and engages in misleading privacy advertising, FTC says. It ...
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FTC scolds GoDaddy for neglecting basic cybersecurity
GoDaddy, a major website hosting provider, failed to secure its website hosting services for years, the Federal Trade ...