Claria, the online advertising company formerly known as Gator, has named D. Reed Freeman Jr. to the position of Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs. Freeman was most recently a partner at a Washington, D.C. law firm and also has served as adjunct professor of advertising and privacy law at George Mason University School of Law, and as an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.Claria’s GAIN adware network tracks online user behavior. Its controversial pop-up advertising platform is subject to legal and regulatory pressure from website operators, consumer groups, and new state laws.(Sources: Claria and Cnet.) Related content news Chinese state actors behind espionage attacks on Southeast Asian government The distinct groups of activities formed three different clusters, each attributed to a specific APT group. By Shweta Sharma Sep 25, 2023 4 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks feature How to pick the best endpoint detection and response solution EDR software has emerged as one of the preeminent tools in the CISO’s arsenal. Here’s what to look for and what to avoid when choosing EDR software. By Linda Rosencrance Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Intrusion Detection Software Security Monitoring Software Data and Information Security feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Data and Information Security IT Leadership brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe