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Business ID Theft Soars Amid COVID Closures

Krebs on Security

To prove ownership over the hijacked firms, they hire low-wage image editors online to help fabricate and/or modify a number of official documents tied to the business — including tax records and utility bills. “It makes sense, because they’ve already got control over all these dormant businesses,” he said.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2025. My Predictions

Jane Frankland

Sectors like energy, healthcare, transportation, utilities, and financial systems are increasingly at risk because they are integral to national security and daily life. This increased scrutiny will drive improvements in cybersecurity practices across industries, fostering a culture of accountability and vigilance.

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How the Senate's ban on state AI regulation imperils internet access

Zero Day

"The differences between states with respect to AI regulation reflect the different approaches states have to the underlying issues, like employment law, consumer protection laws, privacy laws, and civil rights," Ballew points out. "AI regulation needs to be incorporated into these existing legal schemes." 

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Senate removes ban on state AI regulations from Trump's tax bill

Zero Day

  Walter added that the vagueness of the ban's language could have block states' oversight of non-AI-powered automation as well, including "insurance algorithms, autonomous vehicle systems, and models that determine how much residents pay for their utilities."