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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 revenue due to the Paris terror attacks which significantly impacted passenger volumes to and from the French capital
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
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.
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.
Authorities To Tax Sellers on Internet-based Markets — United Kingdom
One of the “biggest tax crackdowns in history”
Cities Increase Security Response After Paris Attacks — United States
In the hours after the terrorist attacks began in Paris, France on November 13, 2015, city governments across the U.S. ramped up security postures.
Cloud Services Under Scrutiny After EJC Ruling — European Union and United States
U.S. firms signed on to the Safe Harbour scheme could no longer be automatically considered to provide “adequate protection” to personal data
Coronavirus Outbreak Update: Preliminary Impact Becomes Apparent Across Industries Worldwide
Providing decision-makers with a monographic snapshot of how the Coronavirus has already impacted several key industries and the overarching tendencies that have resulted from the outbreak
Department Of Transportation Announces Nationwide Self-Driving Plan — United States
10-year plan to allow self-driving vehicles to operate nationwide
Facebook to Partner With Justice Ministry To Curb Hate Speech — Germany
According to media reports on September 15, 2015 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
Google and Chinese Firms Seek Burgeoning Internet Market — Cuba
With diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba improving this year, tech companies such as Google are attempting to break into the island’s nascent internet market
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
Huge Influx of Tourists Expected After Sanctions Removed — Iran
Investors are already eager to move back in
Hundreds Of Sensitive Items Missing From Government Agency — United States
Inventory reports show that more than 1,300 badges, 165 firearms, and 598 cell phones at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) went missing 2012-2015.
IRS Data Theft Revealed, Likely Intended for Future Fraud — United States
Skilled organized crime groups stole tax return information in targeted attacks during February-May 2015
Latest Ebola News — November 2014
An update on the largest Ebola outbreak since medical scientists first identified the Ebola virus in 1976
Lock Down of Paris And Surrounding Suburbs Continues — France
Analysis of the attack on the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris
Moscow Credit Rating Cut to Junk — Russia
On January 26, 2015 the credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s (S&P) cut Russia’s credit rating to BB+, making Russian debt below investment grade (or junk debt)
New Ban on Automatic Software Installations — Canada
On January 15, 2015 the Canadian government enforced a law prohibiting businesses to install software on devices without the explicit consent of the user.
New Computer Chip Can Be Destroyed Remotely
The new method uses silicon computer wafers equipped with a piece of tempered glass that breaks into small pieces when heated in one spot
Online Fraud Costs — United States
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released its findings on reported internet fraud in 2014
Pledge To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 28% For UN Treaty — United States
President Barack Obama’s administration announced on March 31 a pledge that the U.S. will reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases by as much as 28%.
Potential Fitbit Hack Can Create Backdoor Entry To Synced Devices
According to a researcher affiliated with the data security company Fortinet, the Fitbit Smartband is a wearable device which can easily be hacked, in just 10 seconds, and can then spread a backdoor to computers and other devices it syncs with
Rain-related Incidents Claim at Least 25 Lives in Pakistan
The impact on business and recommendations of the impact of rain-related weather incidents in Pakistan
Russia Denying Trademark Protection to Brands
Elements responsible for the economic downturn of Russian economy and how it impacts companies in the West
The 2014 Ebola Outbreak History
The largest Ebola outbreak since the Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 was in West Africa where the first Ebola cases were reported in March 2014
The United States and Cuba — New Rules Intended To Boost Trade and Travel
The U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments announced that new regulations effective March 16 would empower Cubans and expand their economic engagement with the U.S. business sector
Threat to Google Password Alert — United States
The Password Alert expansion is intended to alert Google users if a site is potentially malicious, and stop users from entering Google passwords into non-Google sites
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
Updated — Smart Toy Hacks Raise Industry Concerns
Discovery of a leaked database of more than 3.3 million user accounts of Sanriotown.com, and other Sanrio-owned websites
Using Data to Mitigate Wildfire Risk and Drive Down Business Impact
Predictions on which facilities were most at wildfire risk during the 2017 fire season in Northern California
Wuhan Coronavirus Spreads Ahead of Chinese New Year Celebrations
The state of affairs at the start of the Coronavirus outbreak, information available about the virus, and the initial risks it posed to travelers and corporations in China and the rest of the affected countries

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Air France-KLM Report USD 54 Million Revenue Losses After Paris Attacks — Europe

Airline Groundstop, NYSE Trades Suspended, Websites Crashed, Power Outage — United States

Airlines Launch In-flight WI-FI Services on Domestic and International Routes — China

Appellate Court To Decide On Retrieving Overseas Data — United States

Authorities To Tax Sellers on Internet-based Markets — United Kingdom

Cities Increase Security Response After Paris Attacks — United States

Cloud Services Under Scrutiny After EJC Ruling — European Union and United States

Coronavirus Outbreak Update: Preliminary Impact Becomes Apparent Across Industries Worldwide

Department Of Transportation Announces Nationwide Self-Driving Plan — United States

Facebook to Partner With Justice Ministry To Curb Hate Speech — Germany

Google and Chinese Firms Seek Burgeoning Internet Market — Cuba

Health Officials Report First Case Of Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus — United States

Huge Influx of Tourists Expected After Sanctions Removed — Iran

Hundreds Of Sensitive Items Missing From Government Agency — United States

IRS Data Theft Revealed, Likely Intended for Future Fraud — United States

Latest Ebola News — November 2014

Lock Down of Paris And Surrounding Suburbs Continues — France

Moscow Credit Rating Cut to Junk — Russia

New Ban on Automatic Software Installations — Canada

New Computer Chip Can Be Destroyed Remotely

Online Fraud Costs — United States

Pledge To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 28% For UN Treaty — United States

Potential Fitbit Hack Can Create Backdoor Entry To Synced Devices

Rain-related Incidents Claim at Least 25 Lives in Pakistan

Russia Denying Trademark Protection to Brands

The 2014 Ebola Outbreak History

The United States and Cuba — New Rules Intended To Boost Trade and Travel

Threat to Google Password Alert — United States

Trade Restrictions Eased, Limited Tobacco Imports Allowed — Cuba and United States

Updated — Smart Toy Hacks Raise Industry Concerns

Using Data to Mitigate Wildfire Risk and Drive Down Business Impact

Wuhan Coronavirus Spreads Ahead of Chinese New Year Celebrations

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