Proposed data broker regulations draw industry pushback on anonymized data exceptions, bulk thresholds

Others contend that loosening things up could have dangerous consequences, and the administration should go the opposite direction.

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Treasury official: Small financial institutions have ‘growth to do’ in using AI against threats

AI-specific fraud and cyber risks in the financial sector are especially pronounced for small banks, the agency’s chief AI officer said.

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SEC’s breach disclosure rule raises concerns about tipping off hackers to flawed systems

New rules require publicly traded companies to disclose cybersecurity breaches within four days of them being deemed material.

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Are there potential legal issues with allowing a user to see their full SSN and DL after entering username and SMS pin?

I have an account on the ChexSystems site which allows me to easily view and request my consumer report.*
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Scammers target Cloudflare CEO with Silicon Valley Bank-themed spearphishing 

The collapse of the U.S. tech industry’s bank of choice has prompted a massive amount of fraud attempting to capitalize on its downfall.

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North Korean cryptocurrency hackers expand target list

North Korean hackers known for cryptocurrency heists are expanding their targets to include education, government and healthcare, according to researchers tracking the group. The activity could be a sign that the group, which is suspected in two high-profile cryptocurrency hacks in 2022, may have even bigger plans for 2023. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Proofpoint […]

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Thousands of bogus Twitter accounts push NFT scams to steal cryptocurrency

Elon Musk vowed to rid Twitter of fake accounts, but fraudsters continue using thousands of them in cryptocurrency scams.

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