Detection & Prevention
The security of sensitive information is a growing concern in today's digital landscape, and the recent data breach at Positive Behavior Supports Corporation (PBS) exemplifies the challenges faced by institutions handling personal data. On December 17, 2024, PBS notified the Attorney General of Texas about an incident that involved unauthorized
In today's digital age, financial institutions face the challenging task of balancing robust security measures with a seamless user experience. As the financial landscape rapidly evolves with technological advancements, this balance becomes particularly crucial in the context of fraud prevention and resolution. Jennifer White, Senior Director for
In a concerning revelation, it has emerged that the government is bypassing constitutional protections and purchasing personal data from data brokers without any legal oversight. This loophole in data privacy standards allows federal agencies to obtain sensitive information, such as geolocation data, without a warrant. The practice has raised
The U.S. government has taken decisive action against Sichuan Silence, a cybersecurity firm headquartered in Chengdu, China, for its role in launching ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure in 2020, including thousands of Sophos XG firewalls around the globe. This move highlights the increasing threat that cyberattacks pose to essential
The controversy surrounding the UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and its AI system for detecting benefits fraud has sparked significant debate. The system, designed to curb fraud and errors in universal credit claims, has been found to disproportionately target certain groups based on characteristics such as age, disability, marital