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How to Lower Your Risk From the Chemicals in Seafood
OystersOysters sponge chemicals, so I check where they’ve been raised. If they were near a military base, the Chesapeake, the lower Puget, or urban centers, then I won’t touch them. It requires a little effort, but you can do this by checking Google Maps for the oyster farm’s location in relation to nearby military bases and urban centers. ShrimpWhile I…
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Is Your Wi-Fi Putting Your Data at Risk? Here’s How to Stay Safe
Summary Setting up Wi-Fi security doesn’t have to be difficult. Change the default admin password, pick a solid encryption method, keep your firmware current, and use a VPN if you like an added layer. These steps won’t guarantee perfect security at all times, but they’ll make your network far more secure. Wi-Fi networks power a lot of our routines, from…
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Toyota Tacoma Pickups Recalled for Brake Failure Risk
Vehicles recalled: Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks with all-wheel drive, 16-inch brakes, and 17-inch wheels manufactured between Jan. 2, 2024, and Jan. 17, 2025. The problem: Mud and dirt buildup on the rear brake lines can cause a leak, leading to a loss of brake fluid and increasing the risk of a crash. The fix: A repair is not immediately available.…
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What Is GRC? Understanding Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Governance, risk, and compliance, often called GRC, is a blanket term that describes the strategies and technologies used to manage an organization’s compliance with regulatory mandates and corporate governance standards. The concept of GRC can be traced back to 2003, but the topic was first extensively discussed in a peer-reviewed paper by Scott L. Mitchell, published in the International Journal…
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Tri-Union Seafoods Canned Tuna Recalled for Botulism Risk
In the announcement, the company says that the “easy open” pull tab lid on some of the cans is defective and the cans may not be properly sealed. “When a can is damaged, it creates the opportunity for the botulism bacteria to grow,” says James E. Rogers, PhD, director of food safety research and testing at Consumer Reports. “Signs of…
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Insurance sector urged to sharpen up third-party risk management as attacks surge
Most breaches affecting the insurance industry come about through third-party attacks, with third-party software and IT behind half of them, according to new research. More than a quarter of companies reported breaches last year, SecurityScorecard found, higher than the S&P 500 average and twice as many as the US energy industry. Notably, third-party attack vectors were behind 59% of these…
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This gentle form of exercise reduces your risk of sleep apnea by 10%, study says
Sleep apnea affects over 29 million Americans, with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep) being the most common form. A recent study suggests that taking a daily walk can reduce your risk of sleep apnea – and reduce the severity of your OSA overall if you have already been diagnosed. The research, published in the Journal…
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Billions of Chrome users at risk from new browser-hijacking Syncjacking attack — how to stay safe
Google Chrome is the most popular browser on desktop, which is why it’s also one of the most popular targets for hackers. This makes perfect sense given how much personal and sensitive info we store in our browsers, and now, hackers have come up with a clever new way to steal all that data and even take over our computers.…
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Governance, risk, and compliance is a major growth opportunity, but how will the market develop?
The multi-billion governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) market is being driven by an increasingly complex regulatory environment, including GDPR, NIS2, and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) frameworks, among others. At the same time, the growing integration of AI and automation technologies into GRC solutions is fueling adoption, as businesses see the benefits of applying digital transformation across their GRC…
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Shadow AI is creeping its way into software development – more than half of developers admit to using unauthorized AI tools at work, and it’s putting companies at risk
With software developers increasingly flocking to AI tools to support daily activities, new research suggests a concerning portion are using unauthorized solutions. Findings from Harness’ State of Software Delivery Report show that more than half (52%) of developers don’t use IT-approved tools, raising significant compliance and intellectual property concerns. “Perhaps the most alarming observation was around the use of company-approved…
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