.png?width=200&height=78&name=CH%20Diligence%20(thicker%20line).png "CH Diligence (thicker line).png")
Yahoo News/Reuters: OpenAI warned that its upcoming artificial intelligence models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly. The AI models might either develop working zero-day remote exploits against well-defended systems or assist with complex enterprise or industrial intrusion operations aimed at real-world effects, the ChatGPT maker said in a blog post.
CFO Dive: HP announced late last month that it expects to reduce its global headcount by between 4,000 and 6,000 employees by the end of fiscal year 2028 as part of an effort to drive “customer satisfaction, product innovation, and productivity through artificial intelligence adoption and enablement.”
Investment News: FINRA has placed generative AI and cyber-enabled fraud high on its 2026 regulatory agenda, warning broker-dealers and RIAs that emerging technology and long‑standing compliance gaps are converging into higher risk for investors.
Business Wire: In a global cyber environment marked by major security lapses, cyberattacks, and technology outages, new research released by Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan, reveals that organizations around the world are more confident in how they approach cyber risk management and are planning to invest even more in cybersecurity defenses in 2026.
The Record: The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a study last week covering 4,194 ransomware incidents that were reported through the Bank Secrecy Act over the three-year period.
SecurityWeek: Founded in 2019, California-based Resemble AI has built an AI detection platform that helps organizations identify AI-generated deepfakes and prevent fraud and other types of attacks.
The Target: Japanese beer giant Asahi.
The Take: According to the company, 1,525,000 people who contacted its customer services had their names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses stolen. The hackers also exfiltrated the names, addresses, and phone numbers of 114,000 people Asahi had sent congratulatory or condolence messages to.
The Vector: The company explained that the threat actors hacked network equipment and used it to compromise its data center network. “Ransomware was deployed simultaneously, encrypting data on multiple active servers and some PC devices connected to the network,” the company said.
This breach is a stark reminder of how strong authentication controls are in an overall robust cybersecurity posture, and that good password hygiene plays a pivotal role in protection.
Yahoo News/Reuters: Blackstone's Chief Technology Officer is increasingly concerned about data leaks and which platforms can help manage safety, he told the Reuters NEXT conference in New York.
Forbes: After more than 20 years in cybersecurity, I’ve learned to be skeptical. I’ve seen countless vendors promise to “revolutionize security,” only to deliver another dashboard we barely have time to check.
SecurityWeek: The Information last week reported that ServiceNow had been in advanced talks to buy Veza for more than $1 billion. Contacted by SecurityWeek, ServiceNow representatives said they are unable to disclose the terms of the contract.
Castle Hall helps investors build comprehensive due diligence programs across hedge fund, private equity and long only portfolios More →
Montreal
1080 Côte du Beaver Hall, Suite 904
Montreal, QC
Canada, H2Z 1S8
+1-450-465-8880
Halifax
168 Hobsons Lake Drive Suite 301
Beechville, NS
Canada, B3S 0G4
Tel: +1 902 429 8880
Manila
10th Floor, Two Ecom Center
Mall of Asia Complex
Harbor Dr, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila
Philippines
Sydney
Level 15 Grosvenor Place
225 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Tel: +61 (2) 8823 3370
Abu Dhabi
Floor No. 15 Al Sarab Tower,
Adgm Square,
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 (2) 694 8510
Copyright © 2021 Entreprise Castle Hall Alternatives, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy