April 30, 2026
What's New
Stopping Ex-Employees From Logging In: A Practical Playbook For Employers
A survey reveals ex-employees are still using passwords. We comment on concrete measures such as MFA, access reviews, and verification testing, which can help prevent past employees from silently retaining or regaining access to company systems.
Why Online Criminals Target Business Tools And Productivity Apps
We comment on why online criminals increasingly concentrate their efforts on business tools and productivity applications.
The Malware Chameleon: The Growing Threat Of Polymorphic Malware
Polymorphic malware is challenging data security experts and law enforcement. What is it and why does it pose a threat?
Latest Numbers
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Unemployment Rate
4.3% in Jan 2026 -
Payroll Employment
+130,000(p) in Jan 2026 -
Average Hourly Earnings
+$0.15(p) in Jan 2026 -
Employment Cost Index (ECI)
+0.7% in 4th Qtr of 2025 -
Productivity
+4.9% in 3rd Qtr of 2025
Source: Department of Labor



