Technology

Current and retired federal employees say Treasury officials granted Elon Musk improper access to federal financial records, violating privacy laws.

Potential cybersecurity and data privacy violations are among the many dangers of giving the Tesla CEO free rein over systems and data used for Social Security benefits and tax refunds. 

The credit union suffered a ransomware attack in June 2024 that affected nearly all of its banking systems.

Desmond will be succeeding Pierre Naudé in leading the bank technology provider.

Long-term partnerships between banks and fintechs are the real future of financial services. Pharmaceutical firms' relationships with contract research organizations offer a useful model.

The cybersecurity job market is growing fast, but aspiring professionals face barriers to entry, from experience requirements to employer demands.

As Elon Musk and his associates gain access to internal computers, Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden slammed the move and said it poses a national security risk. Musk said the Treasury system isn't adequately fighting fraud and is also attempting to shut down USAID.

The partnership with Visa Direct sets X Money up with infrastructure to be a global payments powerhouse, but getting consumers to actually use it will be an even bigger challenge.

The company's software automatically monitored and negotiated bank fees on customers' behalf, with recent expansions into buy now/pay later bill management.

AI isn't inherently good or bad; its value depends entirely on how it's used. For financial institutions, this means shifting the focus from internal productivity gains to customer outcomes.