#RISK Intelligence Archive – Page 83
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NewsFinancial crimes see former Nicaragua presidential candidate held for eight years
Nicaraguan politician Cristiana Chamorro was sentenced to eight years detention earlier this week for her involvement in financial crimes.
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NewsInvestments in technology and talent crucial for digital transformation
Businesses must invest more in technology to facilitate digital work, but greater emphasis on landing the best hires is also vital as boards drive for greater efficiency in the digital-first marketplace.
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FeatureIs the UK Data Protection Regulator’s Independence Under Threat?
In an interview with POLITICO on 23 March, UK Information Commissioner John Edwards said he had “made it very clear” that the government’s proposed data protection reforms must not “undermine the independence” of the country’s data regulator, the ICO.
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WebinarWait a minute, whose data is that?! Uncovering your biggest data governance, security and privacy risks
In order to establish effective governance, privacy, or security programs, you first need to truly understand your data. What data do you store? Who owns it? Where is it located? Who has access to it? What regulations apply to it? Can you quickly and easily respond to data requests? Without a robust data inventory and understanding these types of questions, there is a limited chance of success achieving any Legal GRC objective.
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NewsState railway network in Italy may have been victim of Russian cyberattack
The Italian railway company, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) has announced the potential occurrence of a cyberattack following the temporary failure of some ticket sales services earlier this week.
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NewsUS companies report a surge in suspicious loan applications
Levels of attempted vehicle loan fraud skyrocketed through 2021, a trend that experts fear may continue throughout this year.
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FeatureIs there an ESG bubble?
Bubble watchers reckon they have spotted another one; they say ESG is riding for a fall. Are they right?
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NewsWorker behaviours in finance threaten industry cybersecurity
The pandemic has forced digital transformation like never before, making the balancing act between security and employee experience more important than ever.
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NewsRussia hits back over US accusations of cyberattack potential
Moscow has refuted US claims that Russia may be readying itself to unleash a major cyberattack campaign in response to sanctions imposed by Western allies, stating that Russia does not engage in bandit behaviour.
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NewsUS Departments of Treasury and Justice launch oligarch whistleblower programme
The US Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has created a new whistleblower programme that will pay more than $5 million to any whistleblower with original information that helps them seize assets of Russian elites seeking to evade US sanctions.
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NewsCyberattack increase risks overwhelming workloads, security experts say
Rising instances of cyberattack are causing spiralling risk to digital infrastructures and remote workers.
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NewsUS government issues warning over “preparatory” cyberattacks from Russia
A senior official at the White House has said that enterprises in the US that offer critical infrastructure solutions should move to bolster their cybersecurity defences in light of developing Russian web-based threats.
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FeatureESG isn’t about ethics; it’s about profit — is that right?
ESG and ethical investing are not the same thing. Instead, ESG is a particular investment strategy designed to make profit — is that right?
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SponsoredOneTrust’s Scott Bridgen tells How Successful Security Teams Manage Risk to Build Trust and Drive Growth
Scott Bridgen serves as Head of GRC at OneTrust, the world’s most widely used privacy, security, and trust technology platform.
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NewsP&O shocks UK public with redundancies, but is it bad ESG?
DP World subsidiary, P&O, has shocked the UK public with unexpected large-scale redundancies; it is an incredibly unpopular move, but is it bad ESG?
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NewsNew US bill aims to reduce Russian use of cryptocurrency
Democratic senators in the United States have brought in a new bill to allow the US president to restrict overseas cryptocurrency companies in their dealings with sanctioned Russian organisations.
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OpinionPrivSec China: Navigating China’s Privacy and Security Framework
On 15 March 2022 GRC World Forums launched PrivSec China, a one-day livestream experience exploring China’s privacy and security regime.
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NewsRussia takes action in response to mounting cyberattack pressure
The Russian government is suffering under an on-going hacking campaign of unprecedented proportions, says Russia’s news agency, the TASS.
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EventPrivSec Third-Party Risk is a one-day livestream event
As businesses grow more connected to—and dependent on—an expanding network of third parties, third-party risk management (TPRM) is more important than ever.
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NewsGerman users of Russia’s Kaspersky anti-virus software issued hack warning
Users of Kaspersky Lab in Germany have been issued with warnings about the technology’s safety by Germany’s cyber security agency, the BSI, which says the Moscow-based antivirus software may be at serious risk of cyberattack.
