More Smart Home Companies Want to Hear from Security Researchers
This story was updated on Monday July 14, 2025 to reflect new information from Abode, which alerted us to its dedicated security contact and shared...
Category: Transparency
Blog Posts
Little Change Since 2022: Peer-to-Peer Services’ Policies Still Need Additional Clarity and Coverage to Protect Consumers from Fraud and Scams
Imagine sending $1,000 to a loved one, only to discover you’ve been scammed and your bank won’t help you recover the funds. While most...
Who Ya’ Gonna Call? Why IoT Companies Should Embrace Vulnerability Disclosure Programs
Several manufacturers of common consumer connected devices, including those making locks and faucets, are not taking an essential step to ensure that...
CR Publishes Artificial Intelligence Policy Recommendations
Artificial intelligence and algorithms aren’t just for chatbots. They’re also used behind the scenes to make critical decisions about our lives:...
New Report: Companies Continue to Share Health Data Despite New Privacy Laws
We believe searching for health information should stay a private matter A stressed patient goes online searching for a coupon for their expensive...
Behind the Scenes: CR’s Examination of the New National Broadband Map
Background Back in 2022, CR announced new findings from a first-of-its-kind nationwide participatory broadband study conducted to better understand...
An Open Reference System for Connected Device Labeling
Today, Consumer Reports participated in an event at the White House to officially launch a national “cyber trust mark” for consumer connected...
BAD INPUT: CR Film Series on Biased Algorithms and Data
Earlier this month, we released BAD INPUT, a three-part series of short films from CR exploring how bias in technology and data can result in...
New Report: A Raw Deal for US Consumers
CR’s newest report, “A Raw Deal for US Consumers” highlights the risk that during the next year American consumers will be denied access...
