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Court Bonds 09.08.2020

What Happens When a Will Names No Beneficiaries?

Are there any consequences of initialing a will that does not include any beneficiaries? If your will does not encompass crystal clear instructions on who should keep your personal assets, under state law, your assets…
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What Happens When a Will Names No Beneficiaries?
Surety Bonds 09.08.2020

Guardianship of a Minor vs. Guardianship of an Elderly or Incapacitated Person

A Guardianship is a legal procedure used to safeguard people who cannot take care of themselves due to incapacity, disability, or infancy. A court will select a legal guardian to care for the ward. Legal guardians exercise…
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Guardianship of a Minor vs. Guardianship of an Elderly or Incapacitated Person
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 09.08.2020

Morgan Stanley Faces Data Breach Lawsuit

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, a multinational investment bank and financial services giant, is being sued by former and current clients for allegedly failing to make sure account numbers, social security details, and other personal information…
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Morgan Stanley Faces Data Breach Lawsuit
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 09.08.2020

COVID-19’s Effect on the Data Breach Terrain

The coronavirus pandemic is compelling businesses across all industries to incorporate new and improved cybersecurity measures into their daily activities. A three-month examination from Teiss, a cybersecurity hub, reports that new threats are emerging faster…
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COVID-19’s Effect on the Data Breach Terrain
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 09.07.2020

What are Common Cyber-Threats?

A cyber-attack is a digital assault by cyber-criminals using a technical device to sneak through private records on a single computer, multiple computers, or computer networks. Cyber-attacks can swiftly disable computers, swipe essential data, or hijack a…
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What are Common Cyber-Threats?
ERISA 09.07.2020

Report: 4,000 Cyber-Attacks a Day Since COVID-19 Pandemic

Top cybersecurity establishments and law enforcement agencies are reporting a staggering 800% escalation in cyber-attacks since the birth of the COVID-19 cessation. Per MonsterCloud, cybercriminals are ramping up their hacking methods as more individuals are working remotely…
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Report: 4,000 Cyber-Attacks a Day Since COVID-19 Pandemic
09.05.2020

Stressed? How COVID-19 is Causing More Stress than Ever for Risk Managers

Stressed? Although many businesses are succeeding with work from home strategies to survive the COVID-19 crisis, their risk managers are experiencing more stress than before. Based on a study in July 2020, The Global Association…
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Stressed? How COVID-19 is Causing More Stress than Ever for Risk Managers
License & Permit Bonds 09.03.2020

What Duties Do Notary Publics Perform?

A notary public is an official of integrity selected by the state government to serve as an impartial witness in executing several official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of vital documents. These certified acts are called…
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What Duties Do Notary Publics Perform?
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 08.31.2020

FBI Probes COVID-19 Patient Data Breach

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is surveilling a recent data breach that seized the vital information of coronavirus-positive South Dakota residents. The data breach occurred in June of 2020, and surfaced when a third-party vendor unearthed…
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FBI Probes COVID-19 Patient Data Breach