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NSC Technologies Notifies More Than 48k People of Data Breach Following Cyberattack
On November 21, 2023, NSC Technologies filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that a recent cyberattack resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access the company’s IT network. In this notice, NSC Technologies explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Precisely Software Data Breach Impacts an Unknown Number of Consumers’ SSNs and Other Sensitive Information
On November 19, 2023, Precisely Software Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after confirming that an unauthorized party was able to gain access to its computer network. In this notice, Precisely Software explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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Retool Data Breach Affects MG Stover and Multiple Investment Funds
On September 29, 2023, MG Stover filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that Retool, one of the company’s vendors, experienced a cybersecurity incident that exposed confidential information. In this notice, MG Stover explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive…
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Elevated Lead Levels Found in Children’s Fruit Pouches: Anatomy of a Recall
Reports of a recall of apple cinnamon fruit pouches for children have been prominent in the headlines for the last few weeks. This blog has previously covered the topics of lead in spices and the FDA’s January 2023 issuance of draft guidance for action levels for lead in food for infants and children….By: Womble Bond…
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FTC Authorizes Use of Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) for AI-related Products and Services
On November 21, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has approved an omnibus resolution authorizing the use of compulsory process in non-public investigations involving products and services that use or claim to be produced using artificial intelligence (AI) or claim to detect its use. The omnibus resolution will streamline the FTC staff’s ability…
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Israel-Hamas War: Israel Says No Hostage Release or Pause in Fighting Before Friday
The new projected timing came in highly fluid talks to hammer out details of a deal between Israel and Hamas, but dashed the hopes of families that some hostages could get home sooner.
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Putin Bristles as G20 Leaders Criticize Aggression in Ukraine
For Mr. Putin, it was a rare interaction with Western leaders since the start of the war last year. It was also the first time he had to listen to direct public criticism at an international event.
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For Israeli Officials, a Long, Hard Path to a Truce With Hamas
For weeks, senior Israeli leaders were divided about whether a temporary cease-fire might help Hamas regroup and endanger the remaining hostages.
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A French Politician Refuses to Be Silent in the Face of Antisemitism
Yaël Braun-Pivet, a secular Jew, cherishes the French ideal of a national identity that subsumes ethnic division — and speaks out when her country falls short.
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Ukraine Heads Into Winter With a Fragile Power Grid
Facilities remain hobbled by Russian attacks, repair work is unfinished and there is little spare equipment, although air defenses have been strengthened.