Cybersecurity

DOJ charges trio in sim-swap scheme potentially linked to $400 million FTX crypto heist

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken legal action against three individuals—Robert Powell, Carter Rohn, and Emily Hernandez—for their involvement in a Sim-swapping scam in November 2022. The charges brought against them include fraud and identity theft. This case has raised eyebrows due to its potential connection to the 2022 FTX hack, where […]

Cybersecurity

Regulatory activity forces compliance leaders to spend more on GRC tools – Help Net Security

Legal and compliance department investment in GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) tools will increase 50% by 2026, according to Gartner. Assurance leaders are seeking out technology solutions to help them address increasing regulatory attention on executive risk oversight and monitoring. “Recent actions ranging from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the U.S. Department […]