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Coronavirus Outbreak Update: Preliminary Impact Becomes Apparent Across Industries Worldwide
An update for decision makers on the economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak to vital industries as the virus continues spreading across the world.
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Wuhan Coronavirus Spreads Ahead of Chinese New Year Celebrations
Early updates from the COVID-19 pandemic, covering initial outbreak reports, global response, and emerging public health measures.
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Using Data to Mitigate Wildfire Risk and Drive Down Business Impact
Pinkerton helped a healthcare client predict which of their facilities were most at wildfire risk during the 2017 fire season in Northern California.
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The United States and Cuba — New Rules Intended To Boost Trade and Travel
New U.S. regulations effective in 2016 empowered Cubans and expanded their economic engagement with the U.S. business sector.
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Health Officials Report First Case Of Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus — United States
On February 2, 2016 public health officials in Dallas, Texas reported the first case of the Zika virus being transmitted through sexual contact.
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Hundreds Of Sensitive Items Missing From Government Agency — United States
Inventory reports from 2016 showed that more than 1,300 badges and other sensitive government items were lost or stolen between 2012-2015.
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Department Of Transportation Announces Nationwide Self-Driving Plan — United States
January 14, 2016 - the US Department of Transportation announced a multibillion-dollar, 10-year plan to allow self-driving vehicles to operate nationwide.
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Updated — Smart Toy Hacks Raise Industry Concerns
Hacks of toy company databases serve as a reminder of the serious challenges posed by smart toys and other internet-connected children’s devices.
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Air France-KLM Report USD 54 Million Revenue Losses After Paris Attacks — Europe
Air France-KLM announced that the airline lost around EUR 50 million (USD 54 million) in revenue due to the 2015 Paris terror attacks.
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Cities Increase Security Response After Paris Attacks — United States
After the terrorist attacks began in Paris, France on November 13, 2015, city governments across the U.S. ramped up their security postures.
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Cloud Services Under Scrutiny After EJC Ruling — European Union and United States
Pinkerton assesses the 2015 European Court Of Justice (EJC) ruling on Safe Harbour as fallout was still being sorted out across the European Union.
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Potential Fitbit Hack Can Create Backdoor Entry To Synced Devices
From 2015: Fortinet reported that Fitbit devices could be hacked via Bluetooth within 10 feet. Fitbit said this is impossible but will continue to monitor.
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New Computer Chip Can Be Destroyed Remotely
Could this new computer chip help secure data on stolen electronics? Overall security remains unclear.
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Facebook to Partner With Justice Ministry To Curb Hate Speech — Germany
Facebook has agreed to work with Germany’s ministry of justice to prevent and remove xenophobic and hate-based posts on the social media website.
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Appellate Court To Decide On Retrieving Overseas Data — United States
A U.S. Court of Appeals considered whether law enforcement can force American companies to turn over customer information housed on overseas servers.
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Google and Chinese Firms Seek Burgeoning Internet Market — Cuba
With diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba improving, tech companies are attempting to break into the island’s nascent internet market.
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Authorities To Tax Sellers on Internet-based Markets — United Kingdom
British tax authorities have plans to launch one of the “biggest tax crackdowns in history,” targeting income made by sellers on internet-based companies.
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Huge Influx of Tourists Expected After Sanctions Removed — Iran
The removal of banking restrictions, some of which have been in place since 1979, is expected to have an immediate effect on Iran’s tourism industry.
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Airline Groundstop, NYSE Trades Suspended, Websites Crashed, Power Outage — United States
Over the course of several hours on July 8, 2015 a series of failures occurred that have media outlets speculating over the connection of events.
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Airlines Launch In-flight WI-FI Services on Domestic and International Routes — China
Beginning early in July 2015, several major Chinese airlines will offer inflight Wi-Fi on both domestic and international flights.
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IRS Data Theft Revealed, Likely Intended for Future Fraud — United States
Did social media activity contribute to the theft of tax return data for 100,000 Americans? Explore the cybersecurity risks involved.
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Online Fraud Costs — United States
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released its findings on reported internet fraud in 2014.
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Threat to Google Password Alert — United States
A flaw in Google Chrome’s expansion software & Password Alert was exposed only days after it was released.
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Pledge To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 28% For UN Treaty — United States
President Barack Obama’s administration announced on March 31, 2015 a pledge that the U.S. will reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases by as much as 28%.
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Rain-related Incidents Claim at Least 25 Lives in Pakistan
As of March 3, 2015, at least 25 people have been killed in separate rain related incidents in various parts of Pakistan.
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Russia Denying Trademark Protection to Brands
The Russian economy is currently in turmoil, and these internal monetary issues are affecting companies in the West who are doing business there.
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Moscow Credit Rating Cut to Junk — Russia
On January 26, 2015 the credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s cut Russia’s credit rating to BB+, making Russian debt below investment grade.
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New Ban on Automatic Software Installations — Canada
As of January 15, 2015 the Canadian government has a law that prohibits businesses to install software on devices without the explicit consent of the user.
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Trade Restrictions Eased, Limited Tobacco Imports Allowed — Cuba and United States
New travel and trade rules between the U.S. and Cuba are to take effect on January 16, 2015, according to U.S. officials.
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Lock Down of Paris And Surrounding Suburbs Continues — France
Pinkerton analysis of the Paris lockdown following the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack, exploring security response and public safety impact.
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Latest Ebola News — November 2014
An update on the largest Ebola outbreak since medical scientists first identified the Ebola virus in 1976
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The 2014 Ebola Outbreak History
The first cases of Ebola in West Africa were reported in March 2014. This is the largest Ebola outbreak since the Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976.