Bad actors use generative AI to create automated threats that are more sophisticated than earlier generations of malicious bots, and they are going after banks' APIs.

Three U.S. agencies lack a "comprehensive, government-wide strategy," according to a report that echoes complaints banks have made for years.

Pacific Residential Mortgage discovered the ransomware incident just weeks after the successful completion of its merger with an Ohio-based lender.

Trade groups representing banks and utilities urged lawmakers to reauthorize the CISA law before it expires in September.

The complaint claims Lendingtree and its subsidiary failed to implement proper protocols, such as two factor authentication, to keep customer data safe.

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.

Lenders have 36 hours to notify HUD of incidents, similar to Ginnie Mae's stringent 48-hour window.

In a report Tuesday, credit bureau Experian predicted that government identity systems could get an update in the coming year. Here's what else could happen.

The proposed class action lawsuit comes after Anniemac revealed that over 170,000 of its customers may have had their data leaked.

While companies tend to amp up warnings to consumers about fraud and scams during the holidays, institutions may also need to bulk up their defenses.

Vista Point Mortgage and Rockport Mortgage reported attacks on their systems, with over 14,000 customers potentially affected by compromised data.