The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has taken several steps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 12, NYDFS released a compliance order and a series of guidance letters extending certain deadlines and requesting that organizations…
It’s unusual that a cybersecurity news organization has the chance to report on a biological virus instead of a software virus. But here we are. The rapid-fire spread of COVID-19 has turned the world on its head, and it’s safe…
In the years since its 2011 inception, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been a valuable shield between consumers and predatory financial practices. The federal regulatory body held Wells Fargo accountable when the bank was caught opening fake accounts…
Clearview AI, a facial recognition app the New York Times claimed “might end privacy as we know it,” has taken a massive step towards fulfilling that prophecy. Recently, the controversial New York-based company experienced a major data breach, with hackers…
Most remember the headlines on Sept. 7, 2017, when Equifax announced that a massive data breach had exposed the personally identifiable information of more than 147 million consumers. To compensate those affected by the data breach, a class-action lawsuit was…
Executives typically have long to-do lists. With new cybersecurity standards mandating the C-Suite to become more involved in cybersecurity operations, the list is getting longer. To successfully operate a business in the modern cybersecurity landscape, executives need to ensure that…
