While the convenience of GPS-enabled devices is undeniable, there’s a flip side: they give employers a tool that can be used to track workers in real time. And at some point, that tracking crosses a line. Smart phones, watches, vehicles and other GPS-enabled devices have become ubiquitous, inside and outside the workplace. Surveys found more than a quarter of U.S. companies provide employees with mobile phones; more than half use apps that enable mobile access to critical enterprise … [Read more...]
Research Shows 76% of Data Breaches are Financially Driven; Are You Safe?
You’re a regular citizen, not a multimillionaire. You don’t have access to anything hackers would want, like government information or the designs for the next iPhone. You don’t flaunt your cash, and you don’t leave your passwords lying around. So why not let your eyes glaze over when you hear someone mention a “data breach”? Because the criminals trying to get your money don’t care how much you have — they just care that it’s easy to get. And yes, money remains the key motivator in … [Read more...]
Regulators Signal Greater Support for Cybersecurity Whistleblowers
The murky world of cybersecurity remains fraught with worries for those trying to prevent hacks, but it has gotten somewhat clearer of late for employees who see their companies ignoring risks. For one thing, federal regulators are taking the issue seriously, despite its relative newness on the securities law stage. For another, some rules have been clarified regarding protections for cybersecurity whistleblowers. From a federal perspective, cyber intrusions are an obvious problem that can … [Read more...]
Avoid Scams and Data Breaches This Tax Season
While Americans are preparing their tax returns, scammers are hatching elaborate schemes to steal money and valuable personal information. Indeed, last year, Forbes reported that more than 200 employers were victimized by W-2 scams. As Forbes described, “In a typical attack, the head of human resources receives an email appearing to come from their CEO asking for a copy of the company’s W-2 records. The HR person, seeking to be responsive to the CEO, quickly complies, and soon everyone in the … [Read more...]
A Free Trial – or Another Subscription? New Changes to California’s Automatic Renewal Law Help Consumers Avoid Recurring Charges
If you’re one of the 79 percent of Americans who shop online, you’re probably familiar with the “automatic renewal” – a subscription, membership or service through which one purchase turns into a dozen. Automatic renewals can be convenient, but they can also bring unwanted purchases and unwieldly red tape. The California Automatic Renewal Law exists to stop companies from tricking customers into long-term contracts. Later this year, the law will be strengthened with new measures designed to … [Read more...]
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