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March

3
2023
Strategy

More automation, not just additional tech talent, is what is needed to stay ahead of cybersecurity risks

The turbulence in tech — layoffs, slowing growth, and the hype and hope of AI tools like ChatGPT — is a reality for firms big and small. And as digital technologies become more prevalent across every type of company, there’s little doubt that CISOs are at the center of all this uncertainty.

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March

3
2023
Industry News

Justice Department Sues Jacksonville, North Carolina-based Goines Towing Company For Violating Rights of Servicemembers

The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of North Carolina alleging that Billy Joe Goines, the owner and operator of Goines Towing & Recovery (Goines), auctioned off, sold or otherwise disposed of motor vehicles owned by servicemembers using court judgments obtained without filing proper military affidavits, in violation of federal law.

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March

3
2023
Trends

US Consumers Received 4.3 Billion Robocalls in February, According to YouMail Robocall Index

IRVINE, Calif., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- US consumers received just over 4.3 billion robocalls in February, staying within the range of 4.2 billion and 4.7 billion calls per month we have seen since last August. The February volume marked a 4.0% decrease from January's volume.

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March

3
2023
Industry News

What Now for Crypto Banking?

Crypto banking is in a mess. The collapse of the FTX exchange caused damaging runs on two U.S. regulated banks. One of them – Silvergate Capital Corp. – had to sell assets at a loss to repay depositors and lenders, and as a result has now warned that it may not be able to continue as a “going concern.”

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March

3
2023
Industry News

National Consumer Protection Week 2023 Begins Sunday, March 5

National Consumer Protection Week 2023 begins this Sunday, March 5. The Federal Trade Commission and its partners, including consumer organizations, national advocacy organizations, and other federal, state, and local government agencies will participate in virtual and in-person events to promote consumers’ rights and protections against fraud, scams, and identity theft.

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