2023 Year-End Employee Benefits Updates | Quarles & Brady LLP
The updated newsletter for 2024 highlights changes to retirement and welfare plans, instructions relating to the “gag order” attestation for group health plans, a summary of the DOL’s proposed rule on investment advice fiduciaries, and updates to HIPAA and data privacy laws for employers and plan sponsors. It advises employers on ensuring compliance with new […]
Damaging Malware Uncovered in the Google Play Store
Android users should be aware that malware continues to penetrate apps offered on Google Play Store, despite Google’s security measures. Infected apps include two Chinese spyware apps that collected sensitive data, CherryBlos crypto-stealing malware, adware disguised as games, and SecuriDropper malware installers. While Google uses real-time app scanning to counter these threats, hackers continually find […]
Sergey Kondratenko: Privacy and Big Data
Sergey Kondratenko discusses the relationship between privacy and big data in an article featured in AZ Big Media.
Can a Toothpaste Help Protect Adults Allergic to Peanuts?
A new investigational toothpaste, INT301, developed by New York-based biotech firm Intrommune, shows promise in treating adults with peanut allergies. The toothpaste, which exposes the body to increasingly tiny amounts of peanut protein, met its safety goals in a 4-month trial involving 32 adults. All participants tolerated the highest dose, with only mild itching reported […]
8 ways to cope with cybersecurity budget cuts
Cybersecurity is a crucial concern for all organizations and lack of funds shouldn’t compromise it. A risk-based strategy can ensure effective resource allocation by identifying the most vulnerable assets. Regularly updating systems, investing in automation, and security awareness training can further boost cybersecurity. Outsourcing certain security services and collaborating with agencies can also provide expert […]
Royal Mail spent £10m on cyber measures after LockBit attack
The LockBit ransomware attack on Royal Mail’s parent company, International Distributions Services plc (IDS), has cost £10m ($13.4m) in system recovery expenses over the past six months. The attack targeted the IT systems at the Heathrow distribution centre, resulting in widespread business and consumer disruptions. Following the incident, which led to a £66m ransom demand, […]
Geneva Association emphasises need for partnerships to address cyber insurance gaps
The Geneva Association warns that growing cyberattacks and geopolitical tensions reveal significant gaps in cyber insurance coverage. Despite growth in the cyber insurance market, a large protection gap remains. There is a need for cooperation between insurers, governments, infrastructure providers, and tech firms to better understand and address cyber threats. The report also suggests a […]
Report: 46% of SMBs have experienced a ransomware attack
A new report reveals that nearly half of small-to-medium sized businesses have been victims of a ransomware attack.
Rethinking Physical Data Center Security in the Digital Age | Data Center Knowledge
In the face of rising cybersecurity threats, companies are urged not to overlook the importance of physical security in data centres. One in 10 cyber breaches occur through physical security compromise, which can equally lead to theft, property destruction and loss of vital information. Biometric authentication tools, using physiological characteristics, can strengthen data centre security […]
Zero-Day Flaw in Zimbra Email Software Exploited by Four Hacker Groups
Four hacker groups exploited a zero-day flaw in the Zimbra Collaboration email software to steal email data, user credentials, and authentication tokens. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) discovered these activities, most of which occurred after the initial fix became public on GitHub. TAG warned organizations to promptly fix their mail servers and noted a pattern […]
