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Today's News | 03/31/25

AWS Bedrock AI Automates STR Drafting, Cuts Time from Hours to Minutes

AWS is using generative AI via Amazon Bedrock to automate drafting suspicious transaction reports (STRs/SARs), slashing preparation time from hours to minutes by synthesizing data into coherent narratives. While improving efficiency and consistency, human oversight remains essential to mitigate risks like hallucinations. This innovation promises to transform financial compliance workflows.

UK’s £1 Trillion Digital Economy Push Hits Talent and Tech Hurdles

The UK's digital economy is booming through government plans targeting £1 trillion in value via AI, quantum, and cybersecurity investments, bolstered by industry partnerships and innovations like IoT telematics. However, outdated systems, talent shortages, and sustainability challenges threaten progress. Urgent modernization is essential to maintain global competitiveness.

Ransomware Attacks Surge 146%: 238TB Stolen, US Hit Hardest

Ransomware attacks surged 146% last year, shifting toward data exfiltration with 238 TB stolen—a 92% rise—and 70% more public extortion cases. Hardest-hit sectors include manufacturing and oil/gas (up 935%), with the US facing half of incidents. Attackers leverage GenAI, demanding zero-trust defenses to mitigate evolving threats.

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Amazon Q GitHub Hack: Malicious Code Risks 1M Users’ Files

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Fire Ant Threat Actor Exploits VMware Flaws in Air-Gapped Networks

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SharePoint Zero-Day CVE-2025-53770 Fuels Ransomware Surge in 2025

In 2025, hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-53770) in Microsoft's SharePoint, initially for data theft and espionage, now shifting to ransomware, affecting over 400 entities worldwide including governments and firms. Microsoft issued patches for some versions, but legacy systems remain at risk. Organizations must urgently patch and rotate keys to mitigate disruptions.