In the wake of the war in Ukraine, American companies are preparing themselves for potential Russian cyber attacks. Many of them will need to rely on an insurance system that has historically looked to avoid paying out in times of war or crisis. Today, why the threat of cyber warfare has the insurance industry scrambling.
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Red tape indicators: sports betting, R&D and click-to-cancel
We are back with Indicators of the Week! Today, we'll be digging into why U.S. professional gamblers are worried about their future, why businesses might start investing more in research and development, and why cancelling your subscriptions is going to remain difficult.Related e ... Show More
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Leafminer wants to learn from the best, and that's not good. Shipper hacked. Old malware resurfaces in improved form. Russian grid and election threats. What insurance covers.
In today's podcast, we hear that Leafminer is infesting networks in the Middle East. Red Alert, Kronos, Mirai, and Gafgyt make their reappearance in new forms. Shipping firm Cosco is dealing with a cyberattack. US officials raise warnings about Russian threats to the power grid a ... Show More
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U.S.: Russia Plans To Fabricate Justification For War
America's top diplomat outlines scenarios Putin could use to justify war including a mass grave, a staged drone strike, or an attack using chemical weapons. Plus, the CEO of one of the largest tech companies in Ukraine discusses the war over money crushing Ukraine’s economy. You’ ... Show More
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Why Cybersecurity Isn’t Only a Tech Problem
Thomas Parenty and Jack Domet, cofounders of the cybersecurity firm Archefact Group, say that most organizations are approaching cybersecurity all wrong. Whether they're running small companies or working in multinational corporations, leaders have to think beyond their IT depart ... Show More
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