Technology

Data Security

Equifax to Pay Up to $700 Million Over 2017 Hack

The largest ever data-breach settlement will resolve consumer claims and multiple state and federal investigations.

William Sprouse
July 22, 2019
Applications

SAP Software Sales Dip in Asia Amid Trade Feud

"Trade-related uncertainty in Asia impacted our software revenue performance in the region," CFO Luka Mucic says.
GAAP and IFRS

FASB Gives Private Companies Breathing Room on Lease Accounting

FASB members voted unanimously to propose moving back the effective date for lease accounting and two other major new accounting standards.
Cybersecurity

U.S. Finds Surge in Business Email Scams

FinCEN reports that the total value of attempted thefts climbed to an average of $301 million per month in 2018 from only $110 million per month in 2016.
Cybersecurity

Hackers Steal $32 Million in Cryptocurrency

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint said that $23 million of the stolen funds belonged to customers, while it owned the rest.
Data Security

ICO Proposes $124 Million Fine Against Marriott

The fine is the second this week under the EU data-protection regime.
Data Security

British Airways Faces Fine Over Data Breach

The airline’s parent company said it could appeal the proposed $230 million penalty.
Regulation

SOX Compliance Doesn’t Get Easier With Time

Despite ongoing expectations to the contrary, complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act remains a moving target for companies.
Analytics

Five Ways CFOs Can Use AI — Today

While AI is often overhyped, there are a number of practical applications that are available to finance chiefs.
Technology

A 10-Step Plan for Digitally Transforming a Company

In his new book, technology icon Tom Siebel offers a road map for staying relevant during this era of exploding innovation.
Regulation

EU Regulator Opens Antitrust Probe of Broadcom

The European Commission is also seeking "interim measures" to bar Broadcom from enforcing exclusivity agreements with customers.
Technology

In Blockchain They Trust

The technology’s transparency and immutability allow competitors to share data and industries to build credibility with consumers.
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