Connecticut’s attorney general has launched an investigation into two tech companies which he said have put customers at risk of having their computers hacked.
The investigation centers on software sold by the Lenovo Group. It was created by Superfish, an online ad firm, and pre-installed on Lenovo’s computers without the knowledge of consumers. Attorney General George Jepsen said the software, which tracked the browsing habits of online consumers, could leave them vulnerable to hackers.
Jepsen's office is requesting additional information from both companies to determine if they’ve violated Connecticut’s laws on unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Gaming Succession Plan
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is shaking up its leadership as it prepares for the retirement of its long-time leader.
CEO Mitch Etess announced last year that he will retire this fall from his position overseeing all of the Mohegan’s gaming enterprises. Now Bobby Soper, the current CEO of Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, will step up to president of the gaming authority to prepare for the transition.
The gaming authority is continuing to expand into other geographical areas as it prepares for competition from casinos in Massachusetts.
Billionaire List
Sixteen of the state’s ultra-wealthy residents made Forbes annual list of the world’s billionaires, three more than last year.
The state lags behind California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois in its numbers of the world’s wealthiest.
Ray Dalio is listed as Connecticut’s wealthiest resident at number 60 on the global list. The founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates is reportedly worth $15.4 billion.
One familiar name who missed out this year: wrestling magnate Vince McMahon of WWE. He appeared last year, but after a fall in the company’s stock price, he’s no longer listed.
Chemical Spill Fine
An out-of-state trucking company that operates a terminal in Wallingford has been fined by federal regulators after a chemical spill at the plant last year.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Ohio's R+L Carriers $86,900, saying employees were inadequately trained, and did not know how to handle the situation when a forklift punctured a barrel, spilling an explosive and highly flammable chemical.
The company has 15 days to contest or comply with the ruling.