Attorney General Douglas Peterson announced today a $120 million settlement with General Motors Company (“GM”) over allegations GM concealed safety issues related to ignition-switch-related defects in GM vehicles.
Consumer News
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10/19/2017
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10/17/2017
Is your refrigerator putting your home network at risk? We live in a world of “smart” objects, where some things like thermostats, coffee pots, and refrigerators are connected to the Internet. We carry around smart devices like phones, and we even wear them in the form of fitness trackers and medical devices. This complicated Internet ecosystem offers us tremendous benefits, but it also poses... read more
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10/10/2017
As recent major cybersecurity incidents have shown, cyber criminals often rely on human error – like failing to install software patches, clicking on malicious links, and creating easy-to-guess passwords – to gain access to systems and information. Every member of an organization – from senior leadership to the newest employees – is responsible for keeping information... read more
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10/6/2017
Lincoln—On Thursday, October 12, 2017, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will be hosting Mobile Office hours with several members of his staff ... read more
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10/3/2017
You don’t have to be a computer expert to understand the basics of cyber security. Even small actions can make a huge difference in keeping you safe online. As cybercrimes like fraud and scams, identity theft, and network breaches continue to increase, it’s more important than ever to know how to protect yourself in the cyber world.
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9/29/2017
LINCOLN – Today, Attorney General Doug Peterson announced his decision to partner with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign. As Nebraskans continue to embrace the conveniences of an online world, the importance of online safety cannot be overstated
