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New EDGAR advanced search gives you access to the full text of electronic filings since 2001

  • What is Full-Text Search? Full-Text Search will allow you to search the full text of all EDGAR filings submitted electronically since 2001. The full text of a filing includes all data in the filing itself as well as all attachments (such as exhibits) to the filing.
  • What kinds of searches can I do on Full-Text Search? You can search by keyword, ticker, company name, CIK number, and/or reporter’s last name—individually or in combination.Boolean operators allow for searches where all words entered are required to be in the resulting documents, exact phrases matching, exclude terms, OR logic clauses, and wildcards. Any of these can be combined in a single search. Note: Natural language search capabilities are not currently supported.
  • How do I do a basic search on Full-Text Search? Type your search in the search field and click the “Search” button. If you would like to enter a new search, click the “Clear All” button and type your new search in the search field. Your search results will be presented in a table. To view a specific document, click on the form type link (within the “Form & File” column of search results table) next to your selected document.
  • Is there an advanced search feature on Full-Text Search? Yes. Full-Text Search provides an advanced search feature. To use this feature, click the “More Search Options” link below the search field. Additional optional search fields will appear, helping you further narrow your search. After you have entered information in any of these additional fields, click the “Search” button. When you receive your search results, click on the form type link (within the “Form & File” column of search results table) next to your selected document to view the full document.

Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink

Via Indivisble on Bluesky: “If there’s one universally accepted truth in the modern age, it’s that sequels suck. And Trump 2.0 will be no exception. Trump, Vance, and their MAGA minions feel vindicated by the victory of their bigoted, fascistic clown show of a presidential campaign. Trump takes office with a plan to institute the… Continue Reading

Top Ten EFF Digital Security Resources for People Concerned About Incoming Trump Administration

“In the wake of the 2024 election in the United States, many people are concerned about tightening up their digital privacy and security practices. As always, we recommend that people start making their security plan by understanding their risks. For most people in the U.S., the threats that they face and the methods by which… Continue Reading

US officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and international partners published today a joint guide, Enhanced Visibility and Hardening Guidance for Communications Infrastructure, that provides best practices to protect against a People’s Republic of China (PRC)-affiliated threat actor that has compromised networks of major global telecommunications… Continue Reading

Becoming a Gettysburg Guide Is Almost Impossibly Hard

Newser: “On Saturday, the National Park Service will administer the exam one must pass to become a guide at Gettysburg National Military Park—and to say that it’s difficult would be a wild understatement. The Wall Street Journal reports the 180-question, three-essay test “requires an encyclopedic knowledge of the 1863 battle, as well as a firm… Continue Reading

FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem

“The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed order bans use or sale of data associated with military installations, churches, healthcare facilities, or other sensitive locations. The Federal Trade Commission will prohibit data broker Mobilewalla, Inc. from selling sensitive location data, including data that reveals the identity of an individual’s private home, to settle allegations the data… Continue Reading

FTC – Examining the Data Practices of Social Media and Video Streaming Services

Examining the Data Practices of Social Media and Video Streaming Services, September 2024. In December 2020, the Federal Trade Commission issued 6(b) Orders to nine of the largest social media and video streaming services—Amazon, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Snap, ByteDance, Discord, Reddit, and WhatsApp (“Companies”). At the time, a bipartisan group of Commissioners issued a joint… Continue Reading

FBI releases PSA warning about all the ways that cybercriminials are using AI to commit fraud

Criminals Use Generative Artificial Intelligence to Facilitate Financial Fraud – The FBI is warning the public that criminals exploit generative artificial intelligence (AI) to commit fraud on a larger scale which increases the believability of their schemes. Generative AI reduces the time and effort criminals must expend to deceive their targets. Generative AI takes what… Continue Reading

Book Review – Watchdogs: Inspectors General and the Battle for Honest and Accountable Government

Via LLRX – Book Review – Watchdogs: Inspectors General and the Battle for Honest and Accountable Government – The 2024 election results have prompted discussion about the effectiveness of “guardrails” that might restrain Presidential activities that could harm the nation. Jerry Lawson’s review notes that Glenn Fine’s new book, Watchdogs: Inspectors General and the Battle of… Continue Reading