This compliance intelligence digest highlights critical developments, including an APT exploiting a zero-day vulnerability to target Japanese organizations and multiple security flaws in ChatGPT leading to potential data theft. Also covered is a significant FINRA fine for excessive gift spending and recent data breaches in the healthcare sector. Stay informed to strengthen your organization’s security posture and compliance efforts.
Top 5 Critical Compliance Alerts
- APT ‘Bronze Butler’ Exploits Zero-Day to Root Japan Orgs: A critical security issue in a popular endpoint manager allowed Chinese state-sponsored attackers to backdoor Japanese businesses. Read more
- Multiple ChatGPT Security Bugs Allow Rampant Data Theft: Attackers can use them to inject arbitrary prompts, exfiltrate personal user information, bypass safety mechanisms, and take other malicious actions. Read more
- Nikkei Suffers Breach Via Slack Compromise: The Japanese media giant said thousands of employee and business partners were impacted by an attack that compromised Slack account data and chat histories. Read more
- FINRA Fines Firm $10M on Gift Spending: FINRA fined a financial services firm $10 million for providing clients luxury meals and event tickets in exchange for business deals, and for a weak recordkeeping system. Read more
- Tri Century Eye Care & Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates Announce Data Breaches: Data breaches have recently been announced by Tri Century Eye Care in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates, NAHGA Claims Services. Read more
Compliance Frameworks
- Threat Intelligence – ISO 27001:2022 Control 5.7 Explained: Cyber attacks evolve faster than traditional security review cycles; organizations need a clearer understanding of relevant threats. Read more
- Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Pays $600K to Settle Meta Pixel Lawsuit: Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in California has agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve all claims in class action litigation. Read more
Regulatory Updates
- FINRA Fines Firm $10M on Gift Spending: FINRA fined a financial services firm $10 million for providing clients luxury meals and event tickets in exchange for business deals, and for a weak recordkeeping system. Read more
- December 1, 2025 FCC EEO Deadlines for Stations in AL, GA, CO, MN, MT, ND, SD, CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT: Radio and television stations must prepare an annual EEO Public File Report by December 1, 2025. Read more
Third-Party Risk & Due Diligence
- Recent DOJ Settlements Highlight Risks for Subcontractors Handling Sensitive Government Information: The DOJ announced an $875,000 settlement with a university over failures to comply with data security obligations in certain contracts. Read more
- Nikkei Suffers Breach Via Slack Compromise: The Japanese media giant said thousands of employee and business partners were impacted by an attack that compromised Slack account data and chat histories. Read more
Policy & Governance Updates
- No Good Deed: Privilege is at Risk When the Government Directs Your Company’s Internal Investigation: Privilege is at risk when the government directs your company’s internal investigation. Read more
- The OIG’s Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program: Building an effective compliance program means nurturing a culture of accountability and trust among all staff. Read more
