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M&T customers in CT impacted by global data breach
The data breach involved the file transfer software MOVEit, which is produced by Massachusetts-based Progress Software, M&T officials said in a statement on Wednesday. The breach occurred on a third-party platform that uses MOVEit’s file transfer software, and M&T internal systems were not compromised, according to the statement released by the bank.
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Mom’s Meals says data breach affects 1.2 million customers
Mom’s Meals parent company PurFoods confirmed that the meal delivery service experienced a cyberattack between January 16 and February 22. The company said that the incident resulted in the “encryption of certain files” and that tools commonly used to steal data were found on its network, suggesting ransomware may have been the culprit.
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Duolingo Data Breach Exposes 3 Million User Emails
Just under 3 million Duolingo users’ (2.68 million) email addresses were compromised and are being sold online following a data breach at the beginning of this year.
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Paramount got hacked
to hacParamount Global disclosed a data breach after its systems got hacked and attackers gained access to personally identifiable information (PII). Based on our investigation, the personal information may have included your name, date of birth, Social Security number or other government-issued identification number (such as driver’s license number or passport number) and information related…
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Risks Make AI Workplace Policies a Requirement
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming an integral element in the operation of virtually every business and organization. As with most modern technologies, the use of AI-powered apps and tools comes with its own set of challenges. In the case of AI, the challenges can be profound and lead to significant legal risks and exposure….By:…
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SEC’s New Cybersecurity Rule—Including Key Disclosure Requirements
SGR would like to bring to your attention the recent development from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding cybersecurity regulations that impacts public companies subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We are highlighting key aspects of the new rule, including the introduction of new disclosure forms and…
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Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel: X Corp. Sues Bright Data Over Site Scraping
X Corp., the company formerly known as Twitter, recently sued Bright Data over its site scraping activities. Bright Data is a data collection company and advertises—among other services—its “website scraping” solutions. Scraping is not new, nor are lawsuits attempting to stop the activity……By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
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Space Race: National Prestige, Business Opportunities and Espionage Risks
This past week the space race was in full display, with India’s Chandrayaa-3 landing on the lunar south pole. India is now a member of an exclusive club of moon landers, joining the U.S., China and Russia. Governments are pumping money into their space programs, for the prestige and much, much more. In the U.S.,…
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The Importance of Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
In any merger or acquisition, the due diligence stage is one of the most critical steps. It allows the acquiring company to identify dealbreakers, assess risks, make informed decisions, negotiate effectively, ensure compliance, plan for integration, and set the stage for a successful and value-enhancing merger or acquisition….By: Foley & Lardner LLP
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RoundPoint Mortgage Customers Affected by Sovos Compliance MOVEit Data Breach
On August 29, 2023, Sovos Compliance, LLC (“Sovos”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California on behalf of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing, LLC (“RoundPoint”). In this notice, Sovos notes that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access RoundPoint customers’ sensitive information….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
