Banks seek to block Target’s deal with MasterCard over data breach

(Reuters) — A group of small banks and credit unions suing Target Corp. over its massive data breach in 2013 are moving to block the retailer's proposed $19 million settlement with MasterCard... Read more »

ADS Securities London cuts FTSE-100 spreads

0.5 points offered on UK100 contractsLondon, April 23rd, 2015 - ADS Securities London Limited, the UK's new dynamic FX, CFD and spread betting provider, has today announced that spreads on its UK100... Read more »

NFL concussion class action settlement approved

A federal judge in Philadelphia on Wednesday granted final approval to a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by more than 4,500 former players against the National Football League for concussion-related... Read more »

House passes cyber threat information bill

(Reuters) — The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that would make it easier for private companies to share information about cyber security threats with each other and the government... Read more »

ADM could use drones from 2016 to get crop insurance claims data

(Reuters) — Archer Daniels Midland Co. plans to use drones to gather data on crop insurance claims as soon as the summer of 2016, its risk services head told Reuters on Wednesday. Read more »

Whistleblowing compliance officer to get $1.5 million award

A compliance officer will receive a whistleblower award of between $1.4 million and $1.6 million, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Wednesday. Read more »

POS Vendor Reports Malware Attack

Harbortouch Provides Few Details on Breach Affecting MerchantsPoint-of-sale systems provider Harbortouch Payments has confirmed that it recently identified and contained a malware breach that affected "a small percentage" of the merchants that... Read more »

DHS to Open Silicon Valley Branch

Secretary Johnson Seeks Stronger Relationships with VendorsThe Department of Homeland Security will establish a Silicon Valley satellite office to improve relations with IT security vendors and recruit cybersecurity talent, Homeland Security Secretary... Read more »

Windstorm Niklas to cost German insurers $810.5 million: Association

The German Insurance Association has said that windstorm Niklas that recently hit the country is likely to cost insurers about €750 million ($810.5 million), Reuters reported. Read more »

Insurers declare New South Wales storm a catastrophe

The Insurance Council of Australia has declared storms in the country's New South Wales state a catastrophe, The Advertiser reported. Read more »