Brett Lemieux was found to have died by his own hand shortly after posting a 'manifesto' online detailing his activities.
He takes the role with a remit to help expand IOTA's membership, boost member engagement and strengthen relationships.
Police in the UK have advised against turning up at next month's British Grand Prix without a ticket, and to beware of counterfeits.
A committee has been formed to explore the use of digital traceability systems to combat the trade in fake goods.
Recent attacks by cybercriminals on top-tier retail brands are "likely related and linked," says NordPass.
A meeting next week will discuss efforts by the OECD to develop evidence-based analysis and policy recommendations.
The Dark Side of Imitation – Counterfeit Alcohol and the Fight for Safety
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has published a white paper on the scourge of counterfeit alcohol in response to a string of high-profile incidents that have claimed hundreds of lives.
The document details some of the most notorious incidents in recent years and explains how a brand protection standard (BPS) developed by TAPA Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC) can strengthen the supply chain against counterfeit goods by encouraging logistics companies to "design out" vulnerabilities. Read more