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No images? Click here A wrap-up of our in-depth look at digital risk in the family officeThe use and misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) is top of mind for many Canadians, especially those in the family office space who must protect their clients’ sensitive data. Each new outlandish scam seems to top the one that came before. In this report we looked at the biggest risks in cybersecurity, including AI hallucinations, the quick advances of deepfakes, the risks that AI use presents by affiliates and how to hold cryptocurrencies directly. To see all of our articles in the report, click here. Cybersecurity: How family office advisors are working to strengthen the ‘human firewall’Cyberattacks are taking a bigger bite out of investor portfolios. Cybersecurity services are helping family office clients fortify their defences Seeing is no longer believing: deepfakes put a new face on cyber security risk for family officesAs AI makes scams easier and cheaper, ‘It’s an arms race, and the bad guys, unfortunately, are a step ahead’ Are your service providers and associates using AI in a responsible way?Family offices are conducting more due diligence to ensure family data is protected Will software ever be secure again? How to prepare for a powerful new AI threatAs AI tools give hackers unprecedented capabilities to develop software exploits, family offices need to re-invest in security practices Eight ways scammers use social media to craft a convincing conEven the most innocuous of posts can help criminals spot patterns and opportunities Hallucinations can turn the promise of AI into a bad trip. Here’s how to separate slop from realityLarge language models are improving all the time, but the legal, financial and reputation risk of AI hallucinations should not be ignored The technical risks and challenges of holding crypto, from hot wallets to ‘seed phrases’Storage, self-custody and safekeeping: Family offices must be crypto-aware, or hire someone who is FROM OUR MEMBERSWhy family offices should care about fraudFraud is more complex, sophisticated and pervasive than ever. No one is immune – including Canada’s ultra-high-net-worth families. At Foster Family Office, fraud is part of risk management. The best defence: knowledge and awareness. Was this newsletter forwarded to you?You can subscribe here. Comments? Questions? Feedback? Please send us your comments here: newsroom@canadianfamilyoffices.com |