The Subtle Peril Within: Insider Threats in 2024
While cybersecurity is frequently associated with safeguarding against external threats, it’s crucial not to overlook the dangers that can arise from within an organization. Insider threats are becoming an increasingly significant concern for businesses, as a single individual can potentially inflict substantial damage. This article delves into the nature of insider threats and highlights three […]
Trust and Safety in the Digital Age
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape and proliferation of deep fakes and bots, maintaining trust and safety has become a paramount concern for businesses and platforms facilitating online interactions and transactions. Traditional ID verification and background screening methods, however, often fall short, proving cumbersome, expensive, and time-consuming. As a result, many digital platforms resort to […]
Trua and Thomson Reuters: Transforming the Screening Industry with Never Expiring Verified Credentials
In an era where transparency, privacy, and security are paramount, Trua, in partnership with Thomson Reuters, is transforming the background screening industry. This collaboration combines Trua’s groundbreaking self-custody verified credentials with Thomson Reuters’ renowned risk management solutions and extensive presence in corporate and public sector organizations. The partnership between Trua and Thomson Reuters represents a […]
Revolutionizing digital identity, data privacy and data security – Raj Ananthanpillai on the Cyber Work Podcast
Data breaches like the one that recently affected AT&T can have long term detrimental effects, such as compromising the personally identifiable information and data of over 7 million users. Trua CEO Raj Ananthanpillai sat down for a podcast with Cyber Work host Chris Sienko, to share his thoughts on this issue, as well as the […]
How the health industry can thwart cyber thieves and protect patient records
This article was originally featured on Medical Economics. Read the original version Here How the health care industry can thwart cyber thieves and protect patient records By Raj Ananthanpillai Those who work in health care no doubt chose the profession because they were drawn to its primary mission – preventing and curing people’s health problems. […]
Verified Reviews: Fostering Authenticity and Consumer Confidence in the AI Age
The rise of generative AI has enabled the creation of countless fake online reviews, eroding consumer trust in the digital marketplace. Anonymous users can easily generate armies of deceptive personas to manipulate product perceptions. This is further evident from a recent study by Yale School of Management professor Balázs Kovács, which reveals that AI-generated reviews can […]
The Evolving Landscape of Data Privacy: First-Party Verification and Consent
The conversation around privacy and personal data management is louder and more complex than ever. Consumers increasingly demand control over their information. Companies face a minefield of regulatory challenges and litigation risks. The concept of first-party verification and consent is central to navigating this landscape — a paradigm that empowers consumers and offers companies a […]
The Identity Crisis: Navigating the New Frontier of AI-Driven Fraud and Deception
As someone involved in the identity industry, I share your concerns about the surge in identity crimes fueled by the emergence of generative AI technology. It is crucial to understand that AI has exacerbated the security threats to our identities, posing an existential threat as deep fakes and identity crimes become more sophisticated. Criminals are […]
Reconsider How We Verify Identities in Healthcare
This article was originally featured on PSQH.com if you wish to view the original source click here. The healthcare industry in the U.S. saw an all-time high for data compromises in 2023. According to the HIPAA Journal, 725 data breaches of 500 or more healthcare records were reported last year as of January 2024—and not every […]
Wolves in Care Provider’s Clothing: The Virtue of Continuous Screening
When hiring a care provider, nurse, or other home service provider, we often focus on professional qualifications and little else. We assume if a company has sent someone, they must be trustworthy. However, without proper vetting, we could be welcoming dangerous criminals into our homes. Throughout history, there have been examples of people paying criminals […]