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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
- Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
- US Department of Labor unveils agency-wide initiatives supporting American workers, job creators, retirees
- This Labor Day, the US Department of Labor celebrates 250 years of the American worker, our nation's greatest asset
- Acting Secretary Sonderling statement on August jobs report
Regulatory
- Signal Diagnostics Agrees to Pay over $20M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations for Failing to Refund Overpayments to the HRSA Uninsured Program
- Arizona CEO Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $8.8M from Employee Benefit Plans
- Connecticut Man Who Attempted to Travel to the Middle East to Join and Fight for ISIS Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison
- Las Vegas Woman Charged for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Possession of Firearms
Safety
- 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
- Nanjing Wu Hai Smart Home Appliance Store Recalls Alanca 6-Drawer Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units