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Shopping for smart home cameras and baby monitors just got safer thanks to a new cybersecurity label launching in 2025. The FCC's Cyber Trust Mark will help Americans spot products that keep hackers out.
Nigerian regulators just busted a major counterfeit operation, seizing over $120,000 worth of fake packaging for popular drink brands. The bold action protects millions of consumers from potentially dangerous knockoff products.
Nigeria's largest trade complex just declared war on fake products after authorities discovered counterfeit drinks being manufactured on site. The bold move protects consumers and legitimate businesses across West Africa's commercial hub.
Phone scammers are using AI to create eerily convincing fake calls that sound like your bank, your boss, or even your family members. A powerful free tool can now help you stay one step ahead.
After a multi-state food safety scare affected over 12,000 Michigan residents, health officials announced Thursday that people can safely return to eating lettuce and salad greens. New cases of cyclosporiasis are declining and contaminated produce has been removed from stores.
The European Commission just hit AliExpress with a record-breaking fine for selling unsafe products, sending a powerful message that consumer safety comes first. The ruling marks a major step forward in holding global platforms accountable to rigorous safety standards.
New testing shows state bans on toxic PFAS chemicals in clothing are working, with 80% of products now complying just months after laws took effect. Major brands like Lululemon, Columbia, and Levi's have successfully eliminated most forever chemicals from their products, proving alternatives exist and policy works.
After 15 years of legal proceedings, French customs finally destroyed nearly 38,000 counterfeit trainers seized from China in 2011. The importer received a €1.82 million fine and prison sentence, highlighting France's commitment to protecting consumers from unsafe counterfeits.
After a six-year investigation, the FBI has shut down an India-based call center operation that defrauded elderly Americans of millions through tech support scams. Five telemarketing fraudsters and two U.S. executives who enabled the scheme have now been convicted.
Dutch authorities confiscated more than 220,000 illegal vapes and 50,000 nicotine pouches in just seven days, showing aggressive enforcement of new health laws. The crackdown signals a turning point in protecting young people from flavored products banned nationwide.
After a hacker remotely hijacked a robot lawn mower and ran over a journalist, the company responded with a complete security overhaul. Yarbo confirmed the vulnerabilities, apologized, and rolled out fixes within days.
South Africa is taking action to protect women's health after university researchers found potentially harmful chemicals in sanitary pads. The government is launching a full investigation to ensure these essential products are safe for millions of women.