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How to Survive a Ransomware Attack
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How to Survive a Ransomware Attack

The biggest question that arises in the wake of a ransomware attack is whether to pay the ransom, and the answer is by no means easy.
By Bob Violino | October 19, 2021
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New York Tech Company Charged with Selling Chinese Equipment to U.S. Military
Risk & Compliance

New York Tech Company Charged with Selling Chinese Equipment to U.S. Military

Aventura Technologies allegedly tried to conceal that the Chinese-made surveillance and security equipment were made in America.
By Lauren Muskett | November 7, 2019
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FBI Warns of Rise in Business Email Scams
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FBI Warns of Rise in Business Email Scams

Scams in which fraudsters pose as company executives have caused more than $2.3 billion in losses to businesses since October 2013.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 8, 2016
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Apple Not Budging in Fight Over Data With FBI
Technology

Apple Not Budging in Fight Over Data With FBI

The company says a government panel should review the issues raised by the dispute over access to a terrorist's iPhone.
By Matthew Heller | February 22, 2016
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Apple, FBI Face off Over Access to Killer’s iPhone
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Apple, FBI Face off Over Access to Killer’s iPhone

The company is opposing a court order requiring it to help the FBI unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino mass shooters.
By Matthew Heller | February 17, 2016
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FBI: CFO Spent Stolen Funds on Women He Met Online
Risk Management

FBI: CFO Spent Stolen Funds on Women He Met Online

The former CFO of Alotech defrauded the company of $1.2 million using the company's checking account and a corporate credit card.
By Matthew Heller | November 18, 2014
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A New Way to Punish Wrongdoing: Anger Investors
Risk & Compliance

A New Way to Punish Wrongdoing: Anger Investors

To prevent white-collar crime, prosecutors are now focusing on raising shareholder ire.
By Iris Dorbian | July 17, 2014
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Companies Counterattack Cyber Villains
Risk Management

Companies Counterattack Cyber Villains

Observers say that corporate “vigilantism” aimed at hackers is becoming part of a new, less passive approach to risk management.
By David Katz | August 20, 2013
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