Cybersecurity
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May 01, 2023
Senate Notarization Bill Could Simplify Digital BusinessA California notary group worries it could increase the risk of identity theft.
April 27, 2023
Fed's Powell Tricked by Russian Pranksters Posing as ZelenskiyEarlier this year, the two Russians spoke with European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde, also by impersonating Ukraine's leader.
April 26, 2023
Client Sues Allstate Over Use of Marketing SoftwareThe plaintiff says keystroke recording without adequate disclosures violates California privacy laws.
April 20, 2023
D.C. Health Exchange Needs Broker Identity Theft PosseA breach exposed 56,415 users' personal information. Few have signed up for protection.
April 13, 2023
Florida Man Sold Medicare Enrollee ID Numbers for 12 Cents EachThe data broker was sentenced to 41 months in prison. The BIN suppliers may still be in business.
April 13, 2023
Phishing Scams on the Rise: FINRAThere are some key ways to spot these scams to protect both clients' identities and their assets, the regulatory group points out.
April 13, 2023
Altruist Raises $112M to Take on Schwab, Fidelity: Tech RoundupFunding came from Insight Partners and Adams Street Partners, plus Bill McNabb, Ron Carson and Marty Bicknell.
March 30, 2023
Cross Out More Ink Signature Requirements: IRI to NAICThe retirement services group says signing electronically should be the default.
March 15, 2023
SEC Proposes New Cyber Rules for RIAs, BDsFirms would be required to notify customers of breaches that might put their personal financial data at risk.
March 15, 2023
LUMINARIES 2023 Nominations Portal OpenThinkAdvisor's recognition program is accepting nominations through April 18. There's no cost to participate.