Data security

Current and retired federal employees say Treasury officials granted Elon Musk improper access to federal financial records, violating privacy laws.

Potential cybersecurity and data privacy violations are among the many dangers of giving the Tesla CEO free rein over systems and data used for Social Security benefits and tax refunds. 

The market for cyber breach reinsurance coverage is increasing, and policies are becoming more specialized, according to cyber insurance executives from Guy Carpenter, Aon, Liberty Mutual and Swiss Re.

Bayview Asset Management and three affiliates settled multistate allegations that their handling of a 2021 data breach failed to meet certain standards.

The department was notified December 8 by third-party software provider BeyondTrust that a hacker had gained access through a tech support service.

Plaintiffs argue that Mr. Cooper's hefty payment to Alphv hinged on the promise that the criminal organization would delete stolen customer PII.

Respondents suggest generative AI, regulations and cyber insurance will all play a role in cybersecurity next year.

The lender and servicer is spending $9.3 million on security upgrades in addition to its pending $25 million fund for consumers and their attorneys.

Lenders face rising costs from new regulations, including a first-of-its-kind AI law impacting companies that serve Colorado consumers.

The Financial Stability Oversight Council's annual report underscores mounting challenges in commercial real estate, escalating cyber threats, and regulatory gaps in third-party services and stablecoins, urging stronger oversight and legislative action.