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US FTC issues second report to Congress on work to fight ransomware, other cyberattacks

( February 6, 2026, 16:58 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Federal Trade Commission issued a second report to Congress detailing the agency’s efforts to fight against ransomware and other cyberattacks. The report discusses the FTC’s data security enforcement program aimed at ensuring companies take reasonable steps to protect the personal data they hold noting that the FTC has brought more than 90 enforcement actions with favorable outcomes to date, including settlements with GoDaddy and Illuminate Education.Statement follows in full. Also see attached file. ...

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