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FTC Releases Alert on Securing Personal Information When Using Rental Vehicles
From: "US-CERT" <US-CERT () ncas us-cert gov>
Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 19:42:00 -0500
U.S. Department of Homeland Security US-CERT National Cyber Awareness System: FTC Releases Alert on Securing Personal Information When Using Rental Vehicles [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2016/08/30/FTC-Releases-Alert-Securing-Personal-Information-When-Using-Rental ] 08/30/2016 10:33 PM EDT Original release date: August 30, 2016 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released recommendations for consumers to protect their personal data when using rental vehicles. Rental vehicles may contain infotainment systems that can connect with personal devices to stream music, allow hands-free calls and texts, or guide navigation. However, using connected vehicles can increase the risks of having personal data compromised. By taking precautions, users can protect themselves and their personal information. US-CERT encourages users to review the FTC Alert [ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/what-your-phone-telling-your-rental-car ] and US-CERT's Tip on Cybersecurity for Electronic Devices [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST05-017 ] for more information. ________________________________________________________________________ This product is provided subject to this Notification [ http://www.us-cert.gov/privacy/notification ] and this Privacy & Use [ http://www.us-cert.gov/privacy/ ] policy. ________________________________________________________________________ A copy of this publication is available at www.us-cert.gov [ https://www.us-cert.gov ]. If you need help or have questions, please send an email to info () us-cert gov. Do not reply to this message since this email was sent from a notification-only address that is not monitored. To ensure you receive future US-CERT products, please add US-CERT () ncas us-cert gov to your address book. OTHER RESOURCES: Contact Us [ http://www.us-cert.gov/contact-us/ ] | Security Publications [ http://www.us-cert.gov/security-publications ] | Alerts and Tips [ http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas ] | Related Resources [ http://www.us-cert.gov/related-resources ] STAY CONNECTED: Sign up for email updates [ http://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSUSCERT/subscriber/new ]
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