Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management LexisNexis Integrates AI-Driven Document Authentication into Fraud Prevention Solutions By Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • December 11, 2024 Kimberly Sutherland, Vice President of Fraud and Identity Strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced plans to acquire…
Navigating Data Protection Compliance: A Guide for Charities In a landscape where data protection compliance is more critical than ever, many charitable organizations report feeling daunted by the complexities involved. With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats and data breaches, it is vital for charities to establish a robust framework…
Application Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Multimodal Agentic AI Enhances Speed, Tools, and Research Prototypes Michael Novinson ( MichaelNovinson) • December 11, 2024 Image: Shuttershock Google has unveiled its latest AI model, Gemini 2.0, which has the ability to process and output text, images, and audio seamlessly. This initiative…
Emerging Trends in Cryptocurrency Transactions Tied to Russian Cybercrime Recent investigations reveal that a financial firm registered in Canada is acting as a payment processor for multiple Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms that provide cybercrime services targeting Russian-speaking customers. This has raised significant concerns among cybersecurity experts and law enforcement…
Microsoft has reported on a sophisticated cyber operation attributed to the group known as Secret Blizzard, which has utilized the Amadey malware to execute targeted attacks against specific entities. The nature of the attacks suggests that Secret Blizzard either employed Amadey as a malware-as-a-service or engaged with its command-and-control panels…
Attack Surface Management, Governance & Risk Management, Patch Management Cleo File Transfer Software Faces Active Exploitation by Cybercriminals Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • December 11, 2024 Image: Cleo Update Dec. 12, 2024 00:34 UTC: A spokesperson for Cleo has announced that the company has released an urgent patch in response to…
Inmediata Health Group Faces $2.7 Million in Fines Following 2019 HIPAA Breach Inmediata Health Group, a healthcare clearinghouse based in Puerto Rico, is reeling from the financial repercussions of a substantial data breach that compromised the personal health information (PHI) of approximately 1.6 million patients. Following violations of the Health…
Krispy Kreme, the well-known doughnut chain, experienced a significant cyberattack on November 29, 2024, which disrupted its online ordering system in the United States. This incident, disclosed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), occurred during a particularly busy period for the company and impacted customers’ ability to place orders…
Moody’s, the renowned global financial services and credit ratings agency, has released a report shedding light on a concerning trend in cybersecurity: an escalation of hacking groups targeting large corporations for substantial ransom payments. These attackers often leverage vulnerabilities within the supply chain to maximize their financial gain. The data…
