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Back in May 2024, I wrote that there were signs ransomware might finally be on the decline. I have continued to monitor various sources regarding this trend, and a year and a half later, the signs still support this: the growth in the number of...
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The curtain rises. The scene: a quiet sunny day on the teller line.
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In today's digital landscape, securing user authentication is more critical than ever. Recently, I explored the benefits of using Yubikeys and...
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For years, having long and complex passwords has been ingrained in us as a requirement, so it may seem strange to consider eliminating passwords...
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Most ransomware gangs gain their foothold in an organization by taking advantage of at least one vulnerability. The vulnerability may be on a user...
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When the Dodd-Frank Act was passed in 2010, it included Section 1033. This section required the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to create...
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I have a lot of passion for my role as a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for financial institutions, and I am always happy to tell...
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In late August, the FFIEC announced that they would sunset the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (the “CAT”) on August 31, 2025. It had been apparent for...
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When we first start working with new institutions, it is not unusual for us to see them struggling because they have focused their efforts on...
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In December 2023 the US Justice Department announced that they had disrupted operations of ALPHV/Blackcat, a ransomware group that was responsible...