Risk management and fraud news from around the web: July 14 – 18, 2025

US government warns of new Iran-linked cyber threats on critical infrastructure 

Companies should disconnect operational technology from the internet and enforce strong protections for user accounts, a joint alert from CISA, the FBI, NSA and DoD said. 

65% of farmers lack risk management plans 

In a recent survey conducted by Nationwide, it was revealed that a staggering 65% of farmers do not have a plan to manage or mitigate risks. 

Ransomware pressures and higher stakes for public sector risk management 

A growing number of public entities and educational institutions across the United States have fallen victim to cyberattacks in the last 18 months. According to Microsoft, government systems now rank as the third most targeted by nation-state attackers. Here's why cyber coverage is becoming a sticking point for these entities. 

Podcast: The art of risk management in volatile markets 

Market strategists cover the changing landscape of fixed income investing, the impact of tariffs, the importance of managing drawdown risk and adapting investment strategies to modern market conditions.