Welcome to the Summer 2026 Issue of the Security Spotlight
Security Spotlight Editor - Barbara Boccia, CRCM, JD
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Anthropic and the AI Governance Paradox
Few companies have shaped the modern AI safety debate more than Anthropic. Founded around the principle of building safer artificial intelligence (AI), the company has spent years positioning itself as the
industry’s conscience. Yet recent events surrounding its newest models reveal the growing complexity and contradiction of AI governance.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Security's Role in Preventing Elder Exploitation
June 15th marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a global effort to raise awareness of the abuse, neglect and exploitation faced by older adults. While elder abuse can take many forms, financial exploitation remains one of the fastest growing and the most devastating threats facing older adults.
The Power of Team in the Fight Against Fraud
For years, organizations have invested heavily in fraud detection. Yet despite these advances, fraud losses continue to rise, scams continue to evolve, and criminal networks continue to adapt. The challenge is not a lack of technology. It is that fraudsters have become increasingly organized, interconnected and global.
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In Case you Missed it!
Highlights from recent Weekly Banker Briefings featured in the BOL Security section.
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BOL Forum Discussions
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If you have a private matter and are looking for feedback and discussion, BOL offers a Private Security Forum designed for sensitive topics out of the view of the general public. Participants may include security compliance and risk professionals, regulators, and members of law enforcement.
Note: If you're a registered user of the BankersOnline forums, but don't see the "Private - Financial Institution Personnel Only" link near the top of the forums list, use your bank email address to send an access request to [email protected]. Once your request is approved, you can access the Private Security Forum here.
External Links
Visit the FBI's Unknown Bank Robbers page to view photos and case details of unidentified suspects, many wearing sunglasses, hats or other head and facial coverings disguising their identity. Enforcing a no-hats-sunglasses policy can help reduce the number of bandits who target your bank.)
Visit the Cybersecurity Alerts & Advisory page for official alerts and advisories from the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). You can also sign-up for alerts to be sure you are always current.
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