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August

12
2024
Industry News

2.9 Billion People May Have Been Compromised in National Public Data Breach. Here’s What You Need to Know

Following major data breaches targeting AT&T and Ticketmaster this year, another cyberattack in the news this week appears to have compromised the identities of billions of more people. National Public Data, a background check company owned by Jerico Pictures, is believed to be a victim of a cyberattack executed by cybercriminal group USDoD, Bloomberg Law reported.

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August

12
2024
Trends

77% of Consumers Expect Banks to Use AI to Fight Fraud

Real-time payments, known for their speed and immediacy, have faced adoption hurdles primarily due to perceptions about security. As financial institutions (FIs) and payments providers grapple with balancing rapid transaction processing with stringent security measures, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a crucial tool in overcoming these obstacles.

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August

12
2024
Compliance

NEW FCC AI REGULATIONS!: The FCC Adopts Mandatory Disclosure Requirements For AI-Generated Calls And Texts

As Commissioner Carr put it, AI remains a “frothy hot topic,” a sentiment echoed during the FCC’s August 7, 2024, hearing, where the Commission officially implemented new rules to regulate AI-generated “robocalls” and “robotexts.”

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August

12
2024
Industry News

NCUA Board Approves Proposed Rule to Standardize Data Submitted to Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies

The National Credit Union Administration Board unanimously approved, by notation vote, an interagency notice of proposed rulemaking(Opens new window) that would establish data standards for certain information collections submitted to the NCUA and other financial regulatory agencies.

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August

12
2024
Industry News

Chopra Defends CFPB’s Medical Debt Proposed Rule

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on Thursday defended his agency’s proposed rule to prohibit the listing of medical debt on credit reports, contending that such debts are not a fair indication of a person’s financial health.

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