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US FTC targets “dark patterns” in tech firms’ deceptive online practices - CybersecAsia

Summary by CybersecAsia
The regulatory spotlight on such violations in the US signals catching up with that of the EU/UK, with Asia lagging behind… This year, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action against Amazon and Epic Games for using deceptive “dark patterns” to manipulate consumers. In March 2025, Epic Games was ordered to pay US$245m to settle charges that it tricked users, including children, into making unwanted purchases and made refunds difficult t…
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CybersecAsia broke the news in on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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