Good Reads - MBC TIMES

January 27, 2018

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Opioid Epidemic Cost the U.S. Economy at Least $631 Billion over Four Years
The opioid epidemic cost the U.S. economy at least $631 billion from 2015 to 2018, according to a Society of Actuaries’ (SOA) analysis of non-medical opioid use.
GAO Report Highlights Concerns over TSA Screening Technologies
A new report from the GAO suggests that some airport security screening equipment used by TSA may not be keeping pace with current threats.
Injuries from Texting and Walking are on the Rise
A new study says that increasing cell phone use is associated with the number of head and neck injuries in the United States, particularly with walking and texting.
Jessica Tisch Named CIO for New York City
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Jessica Tisch as Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT).
LA Dodgers Fan Sues Team for Alleged Lack of Security
An LA Dodgers fan has filed a lawsuit against the team for alleged inadequate security and a lack of uniformed Los Angeles police officers.
New Senate Bill Would Protect Online Data
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and 16 senators have reintroduced legislation to protect people’s personal data online.
ISO Releases New Drone Safety Standard
The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) announced a new set of international standards that covers the quality, safety, security and etiquette for the operation of commercial drones.
Uber's Safety Report: 3,045 Sexual Assaults and Nine Murders in the US in 2018
For the first time, Uber has released a safety report about its rides in the US that includes all of 2018 and part of 2017.
Online Retail Fraud Up 60% Since 2017
Research from iovation shows a 29-percent increase in suspected online retail fraud during the start of the 2019 holiday shopping season compared to the same period in 2018, and a 60-percent increase in suspected e-commerce fraud during the same period from 2017 to 2019.
How to Close Cybersecurity's Widening Workforce Gap
To remedy the cybersecurity skills gap and fight data breaches, enterprises across the world are looking overseas. How can public-private partnerships help resolve the industry-wide issue?