CCPA slaps fines on PhysicsWallah, McAfee for 'Dark Pattern' practices
- Posted on June 3, 2026
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CCPA slaps fines on PhysicsWallah, McAfee for 'Dark Pattern' practices
India's consumer watchdog has fined edtech firm PhysicsWallah and cybersecurity company McAfee. They were found using deceptive interface designs, known as dark patterns. These tricks manipulated users into unintended actions. PhysicsWallah faces a Rs 5 lakh penalty, while McAfee is fined Rs 1 lakh. Both companies must immediately remove these practices from their platforms.