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Cybercrime Trends to Watch: Takeaways from the FBI’s 2025 IC3 Annual Report

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On April 6, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released its 2025 IC3 Annual Report, which provides key trends, case data, and other statistics related to the FBI’s ongoing efforts to combat emerging cybersecurity threats. According to the report, 2025 marked the first time the total reported cybercrime losses surpassed $20 billion, with cryptocurrency scams reaching a record $11.36 billion in losses across the United States. Key takeaways of the report include: Cyber-Enabled … [Read more] about Cybercrime Trends to Watch: Takeaways from the FBI’s 2025 IC3 Annual Report

“Show Your Work, AI”: Congress Pushes for AI Model Transparency

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On March 26, 2026, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced H.R. 8094, titled the “AI Foundation Model Transparency Act of 2026” (“AI FMTA”). At its core, the AI FMTA would require developers of certain large AI Models, like ChatGPT or Claude, … [Read more] about “Show Your Work, AI”: Congress Pushes for AI Model Transparency

Key AI, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Takeaways from the NAIC 2026 Spring Meeting

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From March 22–25, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) held its 2026 Spring National Meeting in San Diego, California. During the meeting, the Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology Committee, along with its working groups … [Read more] about Key AI, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Takeaways from the NAIC 2026 Spring Meeting

California Jumps into AI Procurement with State Governing Principles in an Executive Order

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On March 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-5-26 (the “Order”), aimed at governing the responsible procurement and deployment of Generative Artificial Intelligence ("GenAI") across California's state government. The … [Read more] about California Jumps into AI Procurement with State Governing Principles in an Executive Order

Connecticut Proposes Mandatory Forensic Investigation and Reporting for Large Scale Data Breaches

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Connecticut lawmakers have introduced legislation that, if enacted, would significantly expand breach-response obligations for organizations affected by large-scale cybersecurity incidents. As proposed, Raised Senate Bill 117 (SB 117), would create a … [Read more] about Connecticut Proposes Mandatory Forensic Investigation and Reporting for Large Scale Data Breaches