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Bad actors keep using deepfakes for everything from impersonating celebrities to scamming people out of money. The latest instance is out of Hong Kong, where a finance worker for an undisclosed multinational company was tricked into remitting $200 million Hong Kong dollars ($25.6 million). According to Hong Kong police, scammers contacted the employee posing as the company's CFO. He was initially suspicious, as the email called for secret transactions, but that's where the deepfakes came in. The worker attended a video call with the "CFO" and other recognizable members of the company. In reality, each "person" he interacted with was a deepfake — likely created using public video clips of the actual individuals.

Firefighters across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests will conduct prescribed burning this spring to reduce hazardous fuels, restore wildlife habitat and improve forest health — something particularly important after last year’s wildfires in the region. If conditions allow, up to 40,000 acres across the forests will be burned this year, according to a U.S. Forest Service news release.
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Democrats top both House and Senate lists of the legislators with the most bills submitted this year. See how many bills each General Assembly member has introduced and click through to see all the legislation from each delegate or senator in this latest data visualization.

The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is pleased to announce the reappointment of the Honorable Wesley G. Marshall as Commissioner for his third consecutive term. Commissioner Marshall's extensive experience and unwavering dedication have been invaluable assets to the Commission since he began his tenure in 2012. 

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, insurance companies are presented with a golden opportunity to renew their commitment to cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. The digital age has ushered in unprecedented advancements, but with it comes the ever-present threat of cyber attacks and the imperative to adhere to stringent laws and regulations. In the spirit of embracing progress and fortifying against emerging threats, it's time for insurance companies to make and uphold New Year's resolutions that prioritize the security of sensitive data and ensure compliance with cyber laws.
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