19th & 22nd

  Costco discloses data breach after finding credit card skimmer https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/costco-discloses-data-breach-after-finding-credit-card-skimmer/ FTC shares ransomware defense tips for small US businesses https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-shares-ransomware-defense-tips-for-small-us-businesses/ SOURCE:  Sergiu Gatlan, Bleeping Computer 

  Employee intentionally removed COVID-19 vaccine from fridge, ruining more than 500 doses, hospital says; FBI investigating https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/12/31/wisconsin-covid-19-vaccine-ruined-aurora-employee/4097416001/ SOURCE:  Ricardo Torres, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  (via USA Today) 145 employees infected by coronavirus outbreak at Washington state Costco https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/532191-145-employees-infected-by-coronavirus-outbreak-at-washington-state SOURCE:  Jordan Williams, The Hill

There will definitely be an uproar if WFH employees have to start paying a 'tax.'  I guess with the rising virus cases, Costco had no choice but to update their COVID policy. Of course, there will still be some who try to get in without it.  Employees working from home should pay 'privilege' tax' to support workers who cannot, Deutsche Bank research note says https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/12/deutsche-bank-remote-workers-should-pay-work-home-tax/6262411002/ SOURCE:  Brett Molina, USA Today Costco updating coronavirus mask policy to require shoppers with medical conditions to wear face shields https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2020/11/12/costco-face-masks-policy-shields-medical-conditions-change-coronavirus/6263114002/ SOURCE:  Kelly Tyko, USA Today