Social Security

ESET launches all-in-one protection, including VPN, identity protection, and a new look for consumer offering

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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With more than 30 years on the market, ESET has moved to unify its broadly deployed consumer product portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • With more than 30 years on the market, ESET has moved to unify its broadly deployed consumer product portfolio.
  • With the new offering, ESET introduces two groundbreaking features aimed at bolstering online security and privacy—VPN and Identity Protection.
  • By adding VPN and Identity Protection on iOS, ESET is strengthening its presence on this platform, where Password Manager and ESET HOME are already established.
  • This includes ESET NOD32 Antivirus , ESET Mobile Security for Android , Parental Control for Android , and ESET Smart TV Security .

Tax Evasion Solution to Fund Social Security and Medicare

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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In April of 2021, Charles Rettig, former IRS Commissioner, admitted what everyone paying attention already knew--there is at least $1 trillion of income tax that is illegally evaded each year.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tax evasion solution to fund Social Security and Medicate as reported by the Florida FAIRtax Educational Association.
  • Medicare in-patient hospital and post-acute care costs exceeded income by $53.9 billion and Medicare will have to stop paying full benefits after 2031.
  • This $1 trillion of evaded income taxes actually costs the Social Security Trust Fund over $1.5 trillion of contributions each year.
  • The FAIRtax Act of 2023, HR 25 eliminates most of the tax evasion and funds Social Security and Medicare through a national retail sales tax.

Medicare Part D 2024 Drug Premiums Soar in Advance of Lower Inflation Reduction Act Cap on Catastrophic Drug Costs

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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DANVERS, Mass., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new HealthView Services analysis of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) in California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas shows a dramatic increase in 2024 premiums. This is despite a prediction earlier this year by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that it expected basic Medicare Part D premiums to decline in 2024 as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Key Points: 
  • This is despite a prediction earlier this year by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that it expected basic Medicare Part D premiums to decline in 2024 as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act.
  • This compares to Medicare Part B premiums rising by 5.9% in 2024, and a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of 3.2%.
  • Part D premiums currently account for around 9% of lifetime retirement healthcare costs for a couple retiring in 2023.
  • The new report details announced premiums for high-end, medium, and basic Part D plans for 2023 and 2024, which offer retirees different levels of prescription drug coverage.

Dialogue with CCV's Wei Zhou: in Globalization 3.0 Era- ESG as the Lifeline for Expanding Businesses Globally

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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Recently, EqualOcean's "Globalization Lounge" live streaming event hosted a profound discussion on the theme of "Globalization 3.0 Era: ESG as the Lifeline for Expanding Businesses Globally."

Key Points: 
  • Recently, EqualOcean's "Globalization Lounge" live streaming event hosted a profound discussion on the theme of "Globalization 3.0 Era: ESG as the Lifeline for Expanding Businesses Globally."
  • KPCB initiated green technology investments globally since the early 2000s, while the domestic surge in China started in 2007.
  • The technological maturity of the products was insufficient for full commercialization, and businesses couldn't generate enough cash flow to sustain themselves.
  • Looking ahead to 2024, what are your expectations for the integration of ESG in the globalization of Chinese companies?

Wyoming County Community Health System - Notice of Data Security Incident

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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WARSAW, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyoming County Community Health System ("WCCHS") has learned of a data security incident that may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former employees and patients.

Key Points: 
  • WARSAW, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyoming County Community Health System ("WCCHS") has learned of a data security incident that may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former employees and patients.
  • Upon discovering this activity, it immediately initiated an investigation of the matter with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity specialists.
  • The potentially affected information may include the following: individuals' names, Social Security numbers, driver's license or state identification numbers, dates of birth, biometric data, medical information and health insurance information, and account numbers.
  • WCCHS has implemented additional measures to enhance network security and minimize the risk of a similar incident occurring in the future.

Petco Love Distributes Two Millionth Free Pet Vaccine for Community Pets

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Love reaches its goal of distributing two million free pet vaccines for family pets through its Vaccinated and Loved campaign, saving pets lives by preventing the spread of deadly diseases and supporting families unable to afford necessary vaccines. The national nonprofit organization also commits to distributing an additional one million free pet vaccines, as part of its mission to make pet families healthier and increase access to veterinary care in communities across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Vaccinated and Loved marked its first significant milestone in September 2022, when Petco Love reached its one-millionth free pet vaccine distribution for family pets and committed to another one million free pet vaccines.
  • Now, Petco Love celebrates that two millionth free pet vaccine, distributed on Veteran's Day in San Antonio, Texas by Petco Love partner and nonprofit organization Spay Neuter Network at its free vaccine clinic.
  • A 20-year-old dog named Rowdy attending with his pet parent, a U.S. veteran, received the two millionth free pet vaccine!
  • Petco Love surveyed pet parents1 attending the free clinics to assess whether the initiative met its goal to reach pets most in need.

Console & Associates, P.C.: PJ&A Reports Data Breach Exposing Social Security Numbers and PHI of an Unknown Number of Northwell Health Patients

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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MARLTON, N.J., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of Northwell Health patients are being notified that their Social Security numbers and other confidential information were compromised following a data breach at Perry Johnson & Associates ("PJ&A").

Key Points: 
  • MARLTON, N.J., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of Northwell Health patients are being notified that their Social Security numbers and other confidential information were compromised following a data breach at Perry Johnson & Associates ("PJ&A").
  • Now, patients' full names, Social Security numbers and protected health information may be in the hands of criminals, putting victims at a greater risk of identity theft and other frauds.
  • On November 3, 2023, PJ&A filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California on behalf of multiple companies.
  • According to the notice, the data breach affected an unknown number of patients; however, previously, Northwell Health released a statement suggesting over 3.8 million patients were affected before retracting the statement.

Scammers Target Older Adults During Medicare Open Enrollment Season

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio-based Pro Seniors, a non-profit organization dedicated to advice, representation and justice for seniors in Ohio, recently announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for November, Medicare Open Enrollment Scams.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio-based Pro Seniors, a non-profit organization dedicated to advice, representation and justice for seniors in Ohio, recently announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for November, Medicare Open Enrollment Scams.
  • Open Enrollment can quickly become 'Open Season' for scammers," announced Cathy Rafales, Project Manager for the Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol.
  • Medicare Open Enrollment is an annual period during which Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their health and prescription drug plans.
  • Rafales advises seniors to beware of the following typical Medicare Enrollment Scams:
    Watch out for callers or other people who:
    Claim they work with Medicare, are an "official Medicare agent," or "represent Medicare.

State of Maine Impacted by Global MOVEit Security Incident

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Maine is notifying individuals that it was affected by the global cybersecurity incident concerning the file transfer tool, MOVEit.

Key Points: 
  • AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Maine is notifying individuals that it was affected by the global cybersecurity incident concerning the file transfer tool, MOVEit.
  • The State is among several thousand organizations impacted by the software vulnerability in MOVEit which allowed cybercriminals to access and download data.
  • Like many entities globally, the State of Maine utilizes MOVEit, a data transfer tool owned by Progress Software, for sending and receiving data.
  • The State has also established a dedicated website, www.maine.gov/moveit-global-data-security-incident , to provide individuals with the latest information concerning the security incident.

Notice of a Data Security Incident

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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As has been reported in the press, the MOVEit incident impacted state and federal government agencies, financial services firms, pension funds, and many other types of companies and not-for-profit organizations.

Key Points: 
  • As has been reported in the press, the MOVEit incident impacted state and federal government agencies, financial services firms, pension funds, and many other types of companies and not-for-profit organizations.
  • UMass Chan first learned about the MOVEit vulnerability on June 1, 2023, and has implemented all publicly available software fixes for the MOVEit application while taking extensive steps to monitor its vendors' data security practices more closely.
  • Notice of this incident was posted on www.umassmed.edu , and a dedicated, toll-free call center was established to answer questions.
  • If you believe your information was involved and you have any questions about this incident, please call 855-457-6006, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, excluding national holidays.