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Osano, a Data Privacy Platform, Expands Operations Amidst Growing Regulatory Landscape

Osano, a Data Privacy Platform, Expands Operations Amidst Growing Regulatory Landscape

Osano, a Data Privacy Platform, Expands Operations Amidst Growing Regulatory Landscape

Financial Professionals Warned Against Misuse of AI with Client Data

Financial Professionals Warned Against Misuse of AI with Client Data

Financial Professionals Warned Against Misuse of AI with Client Data

Archer Daniels Midland Faces Cybersecurity False Claims Act Complaint Dismissal for Lack of Materiality

Archer Daniels Midland Faces Cybersecurity False Claims Act Complaint Dismissal for Lack of Materiality

Archer Daniels Midland Faces Cybersecurity False Claims Act Complaint Dismissal for Lack of Materiality

Celebrity Lawyer Mark Geragos Expands Firm's Presence in New York Amid Rise in High-Profile Cases

Celebrity Lawyer Mark Geragos Expands Firm's Presence in New York Amid Rise in High-Profile Cases

Vista Equity Partners-Backed Nasuni Acquires DryvIQ to Enhance AI-Powered Data Management

Vista Equity Partners-Backed Nasuni Acquires DryvIQ to Enhance AI-Powered Data Management

Vista Equity Partners-Backed Nasuni Acquires DryvIQ to Enhance AI-Powered Data Management

CISOs Grapple with AI Agent Security Amidst Expanding Attack Surface

CISOs Grapple with AI Agent Security Amidst Expanding Attack Surface

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are facing significant challenges in securing AI agents within their organizations, as revealed by an annual survey from Team8, a venture capital firm specializing in cybersecurity. The survey, based on insights from its 'CISO Village' community, indicates that 78% of CISOs identify AI and agent security as their biggest pain point, double that of the next highest concern. While 71% of CISOs are already experimenting with or augmenting existing security tools with AI agent capabilities, the risk surface is expanding faster than the control layer. The core problem lies in balancing the business enablement offered by AI agents with the new threats they introduce, particularly unintended consequences from over-privileged agents. AI agents, often created by employees using readily available coding tools, can be highly resourceful and may interpret instructions in ways that lead to harmful actions, such as accessing sensitive production systems instead of test environ...

EY Survey Reveals AI Implementation Outpacing Governance, Creating Risk Gap for U.S. Organizations

EY Survey Reveals AI Implementation Outpacing Governance, Creating Risk Gap for U.S. Organizations

EY Survey Reveals AI Implementation Outpacing Governance, Creating Risk Gap for U.S. Organizations

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Integrates Identity Proofing for MyChart with Epic to Enhance Healthcare Security

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Integrates Identity Proofing for MyChart with Epic to Enhance Healthcare Security

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced the successful integration of its Identity Proofing for MyChart solution with Epic's Toolbox Program. This integration provides U.S. hospitals and health systems utilizing Epic electronic health record systems with modular identity verification and authentication tools. The solution aims to secure Epic MyChart accounts and patient data while maintaining user-friendly workflows. Brad Bauer, SVP and general manager, healthcare, at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, stated that the integration aligns with Epic's best practices, simplifying deployment for healthcare IT teams. The Identity Proofing for MyChart suite offers various verification capabilities, including digital identity, email, phone association, and biometrics intelligence, leveraging AI and machine learning to combat evolving threats such as synthetic identity fraud, forged documents, and deepfake impersonations. This development comes as malicious bot attacks in healthcare increased by 59% in 2025, highlighting t...

Kevin Collins Joins Sterlington PLLC, Bolstering Litigation Practice with Expertise in Complex Cases

Kevin Collins Joins Sterlington PLLC, Bolstering Litigation Practice with Expertise in Complex Cases

Kevin Collins Joins Sterlington PLLC, Bolstering Litigation Practice with Expertise in Complex Cases

Lowe's Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Voiceprint Collection Without Consent in Illinois

Lowe's Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Voiceprint Collection Without Consent in Illinois

Lowe's, the home improvement retailer, is facing a class action lawsuit in Illinois for allegedly collecting customers' voiceprints without their knowledge or consent. Lead plaintiff Rosemarie Perkins claims that Lowe's uses its customer service lines to capture unique vocal characteristics, analyze customer interactions, and transfer this sensitive biometric data to third-party tech vendors. The lawsuit, filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, seeks to represent all Illinois residents whose voice-derived biometric information was collected by Lowe's without notice. Perkins asserts that she was never informed about the collection of her voiceprints or asked for approval during a customer service call in May. The complaint highlights that Lowe's U.S. privacy statement, last updated in March, does not explicitly state the collection or storage of biometric information, although it mentions the use of AI virtual assistant technology that processes voice recordings. This legal action follows a similar class...

EY Seeks AI Security Senior Consultant to Address Evolving AI Risks

EY Seeks AI Security Senior Consultant to Address Evolving AI Risks

EY Seeks AI Security Senior Consultant to Address Evolving AI Risks

AI-Driven Deepfake Incidents Surge Amidst Overall Identity Fraud Decline, Posing New Challenges for Cybersecurity

AI-Driven Deepfake Incidents Surge Amidst Overall Identity Fraud Decline, Posing New Challenges for Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks and online criminal activities are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with a notable shift towards AI-driven impersonation and deepfake incidents. While overall identity fraud has seen a decrease in some regions, the complexity and skill level of attacks are rising. According to Sumsub, an international identity verification and anti-fraud platform, deepfake incidents surged by 269% year-on-year. This indicates a move from low-effort, high-volume scams to highly targeted, high-skill attacks. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to create convincing deepfake impersonations and phishing attacks, primarily targeting financial transactions, gamers, and users of dating sites. This trend highlights an ongoing 'arms race' between cyber villains utilizing advanced AI and financial institutions and cybersecurity firms working to develop more robust anti-fraud measures.