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CFPB Newsroom Jan 28, 2025 Guidance|commentary TX

CFPB Letter to Massachusetts State Legislature on Barring Medical Bills on Credit Reports

The letter discusses the potential impact of barring medical bills from credit reports; highlights the complexity and challenges in implementing such a change; does not provide new rules or guidance for credit unions.

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CFPB Newsroom Jan 28, 2025 Guidance TX

CFPB Letter to South Dakota State Legislature on Barring Medical Bills on Credit Reports

• The CFPB supports legislation in South Dakota that would bar medical bills from appearing on credit reports. • This action is part of the CFPB's broader efforts to improve consumer financial health and...

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CFPB Newsroom Jan 28, 2025 Guidance TX

CFPB Letter to Oregon State Legislature on Barring Medical Bills on Credit Reports

The letter discusses the potential impact of barring medical bills on credit reports; highlights the complexity and challenges in removing such information; suggests that any changes should be carefully considered to avoid unintended consequences.

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CFPB Newsroom Jan 28, 2025 Guidance

CFPB Letter to Washington State Legislature on Barring Medical Bills on Credit Reports

• The CFPB expressed support for a bill in Washington State that would bar medical bills from appearing on credit reports. • This action is part of the broader effort by the CFPB to...

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CFPB Newsroom Jan 28, 2025 Commentary TX

CFPB Report Finds Continued Challenges for Households that Rent

- The CFPB released reports on national rental payment data from September 2021 to November 2024. - Households that rent continue to face challenges, as highlighted by the reports.

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CFPB Newsroom Jan 24, 2025 Guidance TX

CFPB Report Finds Cash-Out Mortgage Refinance Borrowers Improve Credit Scores

• Cash-out refinance borrowers experience improved credit scores post-refinance. • The report highlights positive financial outcomes for these borrowers.

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CFPB Newsroom Jan 23, 2025 Enforcement TX

CFPB Finds More Vehicles Eligible for Repossession Than Pre-Pandemic

• Auto repossessions have increased post-pandemic and surpassed pre-pandemic levels. • The CFPB report indicates a higher rate of vehicles being eligible for repossession at the end of 2022.

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CFPB Newsroom Jan 17, 2025 Enforcement TX

CFPB Orders Equifax to Pay $15 Million for Improper Investigations of Credit Reporting Errors

- The CFPB ordered Equifax to pay $15 million for failing to properly investigate consumer disputes. - This action highlights the importance of robust internal procedures in credit reporting.

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CFPB Newsroom Jan 17, 2025 Enforcement TX

CFPB Takes Action Against Draper & Kramer Mortgage for Discriminatory Mortgage Lending Practices

- Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corporation was penalized by the CFPB for discriminatory mortgage lending practices. - The actions targeted discouragement of homebuyers from applying in majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Chicago and Boston.

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CISA Alerts Jun 22, 2019 Security TX

CISA Statement on Iranian Cybersecurity Threats

CISA warns of increased cyber threats from Iranian actors targeting U.S. industries and government agencies; ongoing monitoring and information sharing are emphasized.

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CISA Alerts Jun 20, 2019 Security TX

CISA’s ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force Makes Key Acquisition Recommendation

• The ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force is developing an initial recommendation to help industry and government stakeholders identify and manage risks in global ICT supply chains. • This development could impact...

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CISA Alerts Apr 30, 2019 Guidance TX

CISA Releases National Critical Functions Set

- The Department of Homeland Security’s CISA has released the first set of National Critical Functions that are essential for security and economic stability. - These functions include those used by both government and...

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CISA Alerts Apr 10, 2019 Security TX

CISA Partners with Secure Community Network to Hold Incident Response Exercise

- CISA and Secure Community Network conducted a tabletop exercise involving Jewish community leaders and law enforcement to prepare for threats of violence. - The exercise included scenarios based on current events.

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CISA Alerts Feb 26, 2019 Security TX

CISA’s ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force Launches Work Streams

- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force have launched work streams. - This initiative aims at managing risks in the information and communications technology...

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CISA Alerts Feb 14, 2019 Commentary

Statement from CISA Director Krebs on Election Security

CISA Director Krebs emphasizes the agency’s ongoing work in election security; no specific actions are required for credit unions at this time.

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CISA Alerts Nov 15, 2018 Security TX

DHS Announces ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force Members

• The DHS convened the first meeting of the ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force. • This public-private partnership aims to develop consensus recommendations for managing risks in the global ICT supply chain.

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CISA Alerts Oct 30, 2018 Security TX

DHS and Private Sector Partners Establish Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force

- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has established the ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force as a public-private partnership. - The task force aims to identify and manage risks in the global...

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CISA Alerts Oct 02, 2018 Security TX

DHS Holds Classified Briefing for Private Sector Election Companies

- DHS provided a classified briefing on the current cyber threat landscape for election infrastructure companies. - The meeting was held with members of the Sector Coordinating Council (SCC) for the Election Infrastructure Subsector.

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CISA Alerts Jul 20, 2011 Security TX

Safeguarding and Securing Cyberspace

- Emphasizes the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect against cyber threats. - Highlights the need for regular security assessments and employee training.

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Zscaler Struggles to Win New Customers Despite AI Fears

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GitHub Tells Self-Hosted Admins to Rotate Keys

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OMB Scraps Biden-Era Cyber Logging Rules

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Oncology Firm Says Vendor Hack Compromised Patient Data

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LA Metro Hack Was Part of an Iranian Campaign

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Socket Raises $60M for Wider Software Supply-Chain Defense

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