Allstate’s $4 Billion Acquisition Comes with a Cybersecurity Crisis

Allstate Cybersecurity Crisis

New York Sues Allstate over Data Breach Failures A new lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James has sparked renewed attention on the importance of cybersecurity, particularly in industries holding sensitive personal information. The case targets National General, a subsidiary of Allstate, accusing the company of failing to report a data breach and neglecting to implement reasonable safeguards to protect customer data. Here’s what we know so far and what it means for you. The Breach That Sparked the Lawsuit According to a recently published article on Reuters,…

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Ransomware: To Pay or Not to Pay

Ransomware: To Pay or Not to Pay

When one threat actor group is taken down another one appears in its place ready to devastate organizations. The number one cyber threat? Ransomware. By 2031, ransomware will cost victims an annual total of $265 billion. Until recently, the largest ransomware payment was $40 million by CNA Financial to regain control of their systems. Now, Dark Angels—one of the top cyber threat groups to watch—broke the record for the largest ransomware payment by almost double the largest payment at $75 million. With ransomware attacks increasing and becoming more costly, the…

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Baghouse Differential Pressure – Monitoring and Significance in Industrial Filtration Systems

baghouse industrial filter

Understanding the Importance of Baghouse Differential Pressure in Industrial Filtration Systems Baghouse differential pressure is a critical parameter in the operation of industrial filtration systems, playing a key role in maintaining optimal performance and extending the lifespan of filter bags. Understanding this pressure differential is essential for industries relying on baghouses for efficient air pollution control. Definition and Measurement Baghouse differential pressure, often referred to as ΔP, represents the pressure difference between the dirty air side (inlet) and the clean air side (outlet) of the filtration system. It is measured…

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