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Missouri Implements New Data Breach Notification Law for Insurers: 10 Essential Insights for Insurers and Licensed Entities | Fisher Phillips

Missouri Strengthens Cybersecurity Regulations for Insurance Entities In response to rising cybersecurity threats, Missouri has enacted new legislation aimed at enhancing data security protocols for insurance companies and related licensed entities. On July 2, Governor Mike Parson signed into law House Bill 974, known as “The Insurance Data Security Act.”…

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Texas Adoption Agency Faces Major Data Breach, Exposing 1.1 Million Records

In a recent investigation, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a significant data breach involving a vast repository of unsecured records belonging to the Gladney Center for Adoption. This dataset, left unprotected and accessible online without any form of authentication or encryption, poses serious implications for the sensitive information contained within.…

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67% of EU Government Institutions Receive D or F Grades for

85% of Employees Recirculate Compromised Passwords as Cybersecurity Threats Rise in EU Institutions In a pressing update from 2025, the European Commission has rolled out new initiatives designed to boost cyber resilience and enacted legislation aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across the European Union (EU). Nevertheless, significant apprehensions persist regarding the…

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UK NCSC Launches Software Vulnerability Initiative

Application Security , Governance & Risk Management , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Agency Partners with Industry Experts for Enhanced Vulnerability Research Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 16, 2025 The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre is seeking to expand vulnerability detection and mitigation efforts through collaboration with industry experts. (Image:…

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France Identifies Russia as Primary Threat, Cautions Against ‘Open Warfare’

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government Government Warns of Rising Cyber Threats Amid Geopolitical Tensions by 2030 Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 15, 2025 Spiking Russian cyberattacks against France are linked to its support for Ukraine and the Paris Olympics. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent assessments by the French…

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Unveiling the Climate Impact of Cybersecurity Operations and AI

Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Leadership & Executive Communication The Environmental Toll of Cybersecurity Measures in the Cryptocurrency Landscape Maryam Shoraka • July 8, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The cybersecurity landscape faces a troubling dilemma as organizations increasingly fortify their digital assets against sophisticated threats while inadvertently escalating environmental liabilities.…

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Reasons Behind SEC and SolarWinds’ Decision to Settle Cyber Fraud Lawsuit

Government, Industry Specific, Leadership & Executive Communication Proposed Settlement May Resolve Landmark SEC Case Over Cybersecurity Misstatements Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • July 7, 2025 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and SolarWinds have reached an agreement to settle a significant lawsuit concerning allegations of cyberfraud. This development follows changes…

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