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Can AI assist in vendor management challenges?

Independent Banker

As community banks grow, their vendor partnerships usually also do, which can lead to challenges with organization, data security and more. And yet, some industry experts have observed that AI is not yet being used to its full advantage in vendor management—one of the thornier problems that community banks are wrestling with today.

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 Ransomware Gains Traction, UK BEC Fraud Spikes

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In comments reported earlier this week, cyber insurance security responder Tom Bennett of CFC Underwriting told The Financial Times that that claims surged in June and July. The threat actors realized they can amplify their impact by targeting specific companies such as managed service providers,” said Bennett.

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Deep Dive: Digital ID Developments From Around The World

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Even though biometrics offer notable security advantages, they do come with risks. The following Deep Dive examines the potential use cases for biometrics in national identification systems and the security pitfalls they could encounter. . Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Wyoming and Washington, D.C., A reported 3.6

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Former NSA Chief Lands Top B2B VC Funds For Cybersecurity Startup

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The nation secured significant funding for startups operating in the spaces of logistics and cybersecurity – the two B2B markets that landed the most investment this week. According to Bizongo, packaging is critical to supporting India’s B2B trade operations. National Security Agency chief. But it was one U.S.

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Super apps: The rise of an all-in-one platform

Independent Banker

But with these benefits come newfound threats, chiefly in the form of data privacy and security. For starters, they will need to institute a strategy for managing the emergence of super apps. Super apps create an environment for community banks to emphasize where they excel: in safety, security and banking relationships.

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OCC outlines risk plan as Northeastern loan growth doubles

Abrigo

” As a regulatory body, the OCC said it will focus on the following to address the increasing risk: • Execution of bank strategic plans and management of strategic risk. • Liquidity risk management and adequacy of contingency funding plans. • Vendor and third-party management processes. The OCC on Oct.

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Clear Mountain Bank reaches new heights

Independent Banker

Bankers at its nine branches in north-central West Virginia and one in western Maryland spend time getting to know each customer and understanding their unique circumstances. One customer that Clear Mountain has secured a BOB loan for is Engine Management Specialist (EMS), a company based in Clarksburg, W.Va.,