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FCC Fines Major U.S. Wireless Carriers for Selling Customer Location Data
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today levied fines totaling nearly $200 million against the four major carriers — including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon — for illegally sharing access to customers’ location information without consent.
From “krebsonsecurity.com” (4/29/24)
Addressing the Deep Fake Risk to Biometric Security
To effectively counteract the sophisticated threats posed by deep fake technologies, organizations must enhance their identity and access management systems with the latest advancements in detection and encryption technologies. This proactive approach will not only reinforce the security of biometric systems but also advance the overall resilience of digital infrastructures against emerging cyber threats.
From “technewsworld.com” (5/7/24)
Collection Agency FBCS Says Data Breach Exposed Nearly 2 Million People
Collection agency FBCS says data breach exposed names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and account info on nearly 2 million people.
From “securityweek.com” (4/29/24)
Do You Practice Safe Checks? It should come as easily as airline safety, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. In fact, they’ve nearly doubled since 2021. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated and finding new ways to steal your financial […]
Learn More About Practice Safe ChecksProtect Yourself from Scammers According to a recent alert to banks from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, part of the Treasury Department, criminals have been increasingly targeting the U.S. Mail and United States Postal Service mail carriers since the COVID-19 pandemic to commit check fraud. Criminals typically steal personal checks, business checks, tax refund checks, […]
Learn More About Check Theft & FraudHabitat for Humanity of Horry County has been awarded $200,000 in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta), in partnership with South Atlantic Bank as the member bank. This funding will support Habitat’s mission to provide safe, affordable housing solutions for families in Horry County. The AHP […]
Learn More About Habitat for Humanity of Horry County Partners with South Atlantic BankEach year older Americans lose approximately $2.9 billion to fraud, but it is suspected that number is drastically underestimated because only one in 44 seniors report financial abuse. The following tips are helpful for seniors and their financial caregivers to proactively protect themselves and their loved ones from fraud. For more financial caregiver resources, visit […]
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