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Lafayette Federal Credit Union Issues Data Breach Notice After September 2024 Cyberattack | Console and Associates, P.C.

On March 20, 2025, Lafayette Federal Credit Union (LFCU) reported a data breach to the Attorney General of California, revealing that an unauthorized individual accessed an employee’s email account. This incident compromised sensitive consumer information, prompting LFCU to notify affected individuals through data breach notification letters after concluding their investigation.…

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Dataminr Secures $85 Million to Enhance Predictive and Agentic AI Technologies

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Investment from NightDragon and HSBC to Propel Dataminr’s Global Expansion and Product Development Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • March 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Dataminr, known for its information and event discovery platform, has successfully secured $85 million in a…

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Reimagining Cybersecurity in the Era of AI

Securing the Human Layer: A Critical Imperative in Cybersecurity Recent findings from Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report have highlighted a pressing issue within cybersecurity: human error remains a major catalyst in data breaches, underscoring the necessity to secure the human layer in organizational defenses. The report reveals that human…

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CEO of AI Ad-Tech Company Vowing to Create “Fraud-Free World” Sentenced for Fraud

In a significant development within the technology investment landscape, Kubient, a digital advertising technology company, has found itself embroiled in a legal controversy stemming from its initial public offering (IPO) in August 2020. Reports have surfaced detailing the claims made in Kubient’s IPO prospectus that suggested ad fraud cost the…

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Tech Giants and Utility Companies Launch AI Consortium

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Formation of Open Power AI Consortium with Major Tech Players Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • March 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant development, several prominent technology and utility companies announced the formation of an alliance aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence…

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Data Protection Commission Investigates TikTok and Truecaller for Suspected Data Breaches

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into TikTok and Truecaller amidst concerns regarding potential data breaches. This initiative aims to ensure that both companies adhere to the stipulations set forth in the Nigeria Data Protection Act. Vincent Olatunji, the NDPC’s national commissioner and Chief Executive Officer,…

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Ways to Sidestep US-Based Digital Services—and Reasons to Consider It

Big Tech Dynamics and Data Privacy in the Trump Era Recent requests from law enforcement agencies for user data from major tech companies such as Apple, Google, and Meta have highlighted the pivotal role these corporations play in determining government access to personal information, including sensitive location data. Consequently, the…

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Authorities Issue Warning Regarding Terrorism Threats to Hospitals

Attack Surface Management, Healthcare, Industry Specific Health-ISAC and AHA Call for Enhanced Security Amid Terror Threats Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • March 20, 2025 The Health ISAC and American Hospital Association have issued a warning for hospitals to improve their physical and cybersecurity measures in response to emerging terrorist…

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