NEW YORK, Aug.11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --PR Newswire commented in response to today's announcement by the U.S. Government of charges against several individuals arising out of the alleged cyber theft of market-sensitive information from commercial news distribution services, including PR Newswire.
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"PR Newswire has cooperated with the relevant government agencies conducting the investigation that led to today's charges and we would like to commend the U.S. Government for their diligence and continued focus on this matter," said Robert Gray, Chief Executive Officer. "At PR Newswire, we take security very seriously and are dedicated to protecting our information and systems. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, so will our Information Security practices."
Today's announcement highlights that cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and cybersecurity is more important than at any point in the digital age. PR Newswire is committed to providing a secure environment for client information and employs a multi-dimensional approach to information security.
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