Pinkerton Insights Podcast

Technology and Information Risks An expansion of the Magniber ransomware has been recorded. The malicious program was first identified in October 2017 when the Magnitude exploit kit operator began its distribution. An increase in the number of cyber-attacks targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices was recorded during the Helsinki Summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Recently, social media app Instagram announced that it would be updating its security measures to guard users' information against SIM hacking. Market and Economic Risks The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recommended the imposition of a 25% tariff on solar cells and modules imported from China and Malaysia. The EU competition commission has fined Google EUR 4.34 billion (USD 5.1 billion) for anti-competitive practices after 39 months of investigations. Cuba will officially recognize private property under a new constitution featuring economic policy changes. Hazard and Event Risks A