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Howden forays into Japanese captive consulting and management markets with acquisition of Foresight
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Antibiotic resistance estimated to claim over 39 million lives in next 25 years: Lancet study
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Cost of Norsk Hydro Cyber attack higher than expected at nearly $75 million
The attack is now estimated to have cost 250-300 million crowns [$28.9 million-$34.6 million] in the second quarter, compared with an earlier estimate of 200-250 million crowns [$23.1 million-$28.9 million]. Including the first quarter impact, the total cost of the attack is set to be 550-650 million crowns [$63.5 million-$75.0 million].
Inter-ministerial group suggests banning of private cryptocurrencies in India
“The committee is of the view that it would be advisable to have an open mind regarding the introduction of an official digital currency in India,” the report said.
Equifax’s $700 million data breach settlement includes $300 million for consumers
Under the settlement, the company will establish a $300 million restitution fund for harmed consumers that could climb to $425 million depending on its use. Consumers eligible for the fund must submit claims showing they were fraud victims or set up credit-monitoring services following the breach
Fed’s Bullard sees cryptocurrencies shifting US financial system
While it is possible for multiple currencies to exist simultaneously and lead to more voluntary transactions, “in the real world, some of these now-enabled transactions may be illegal or quasi-legal,” he said.
Harvard University invests in Litigation Finance Fund
Litigation finance has made inroads with law firms and litigants around the world, with investors committing an estimated $9 billion over the long-term to the growing industry, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. The funds, which have been knocked for fueling more lawsuits, pursue strategies from financing cases against corporations to providing cash advances to individual plaintiffs in exchange for a share of settlements.
More than one in 10 firms losing over $10 million due to cyberattacks:Willis Towers Watson
“Other than the direct costs such as financial expenses and fines arising as a result of cyber breaches, indirect costs such as opportunity costs, reputational damage and loss of customers can be equally or even more costly to companies. While the immediate losses from an incident may not be catastrophic, it may take more than five years for a company to feel the full financial consequences, particularly if a company has lost their competitive advantage as a market leader. It is therefore important for companies to take an integrated approach in assessing and managing their reputational risks,” added Jessica Wright, Cyber Leader Asia, Corporate Risk & Broking at Willis Towers Watson
DGCA found safety management system of 5 airlines deficient: Govt
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the audits also found that the flight crew rostering software was not upgraded and untrained staff were manning check-in counters.
Shipping firms begin hiring unarmed guards for voyages in Middle East Gulf
-Jim Hilton, managing director with maritime security company PVI, said while a ship’s crew were able to carry out functions including increased watches and regular walk-rounds of the vessel, external support could provide “psychological comfort.”
-Additional insurance premiums are up tenfold, adding as much as $100,000 in costs for a supertanker sailing on a seven-day trip, ship insurers added
Financial world’s blockchain euphoria gives way to pragmatism as projects stall
The euphoria that surrounded the early days of Wall Street’s interest in blockchain is giving way to pragmatism, as companies realize that it will likely take years before it takes off in a substantial way.
Indian IT managers facing budget crunch for cybersecurity
“Staying on top of where threats are coming from takes dedicated expertise, but IT managers often have a hard time finding the right talent or don’t have a proper security system in place that allows them to respond quickly and efficiently to attacks,” Chester Wisniewski, principal research scientist, Sophos, said in a statement.