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Oct 01
New Malware Threat Targeting Apple Devices Exploits Apple NotarizationA new malware threat uses a developer ID and poses as a legitimate Apple crash reporter to trick users. We examine how the malware works and what organizations that use macOS should do.
Read more »Sep 24
Using AI To Code Generates Higher Malware Risk: How Should Organizations Respond?A recent study reveals significant malware risk exists associated with AI in coding. We examine the statistics and discuss the loss prevention options.
Read more »Aug 27
AI Malware May Be The New Hot Scam, But Don't Forget The ClassicsAI has been getting much media attention in the cybersecurity sphere; however, the cyber attack basics are still legitimate risks, and they are not going away. We discuss those risks and what organizations need to know.
Read more »Aug 20
Malicious File Extensions: Inspect The Bytes, Not The NameA new phishing campaign is delivering malware inside files that carry a font extension that is not actually a font. We examine how these campaigns bypass cybersecurity controls and what organizations need to know.
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The EEOC sued a healthcare employer and alleged a female employee was paid far less than her male coworker. We discuss.
A tribal organization suffered a loss of nearly $5M after an employee's embezzlement scheme. We discuss why restitution does not always equal full recovery.
A medical center was investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor after allegations of failing to allow breast milk pump breaks for nursing workers in violation of the PUMP Act. We examine why staffing shortages do not dictate breaks.
A healthcare employer's leave policies lead to a sizeable disability discrimination settlement with the EEOC. Learn more about this case and about the difficulty of proving undue hardship.
A controller of a small family textile company in California pled guilty and was sentenced to eight years in prison for embezzling more than $3.2M. We comment on the internal controls that can help employers lower their risk.
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Employment
- Secretary Sonderling statement on September jobs report
- US Department of Labor awards $10.2 million to 67 organizations to promote workplace safety and health training
- US Department of Labor awards $43 million to 7 states to support skills training in shipbuilding, manufacturing, aerospace, other critical industries
- United States, Mexico Announce Successful Resolution of Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Matter at Akwel Juárez México Facility
Regulatory
- CFPB Proud to Support the National Strategy for Financial Literacy
- Apprehended Venezuelan Tren de Aragua Leader on FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List Appears in Nebraska Court Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
- Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald Issues Memorandum on the National Fraud Enforcement Division's Corporate Enforcement Priorities
- SEC Charges Meyer Global Management and Its CEO With Defrauding Retail Investors in Private Funds That Held Interests in SpaceX and Other Pre-IPO Securities
Safety
- ABC Trading Recalls Squishy Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Water Bead Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys
- ZCK01 Recalls Kesyup Mattresses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Mattress Flammability
- Char-Broil-Recalls-Bistro-Pro-Electric-Grills-Due-to-Risk-of-Electric-Shock
- Ricky Joy Recalls More Than 2.3 Million Sour Crush Candy Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard