John O’Connell Published in Financial Planning Magazine: Don’t trust, verify: How to thwart AI-enhanced audio deepfakes

John O'Connell wrote this bylined article in Financial Planning Magazine, sharing how wealth management firms can protect against AI-enhanced audio deepfakes. In today's landscape, every unverified call is now an open channel for an audio deepfake and cybercrime.

John O’Connell Published in Advisor Perspectives by VettaFi: The Silent Threat on the Line: How Audio Deepfakes Endanger Wealth Management – and How to Build Real Resilience

John O'Connell wrote this bylined article published in Advisor Perspectives by VettaFi, sharing how wealth management firms can protect against AI-enhanced audio deepfakes. He discusses hypothetical and real-world scenarios and provides a Deepfake-Resilience Checklist.

The Silent Threat on the Line: How Audio Deepfakes Endanger Wealth Management – and How to Build Real Resilience

In our latest Peaks Perspective article, discover how audio deepfakes endanger wealth management firms, including what exactly is an audio deepfake, why wealth firms are prime targets, how to move from familiarity to verification, and more. Plus, access an in-depth deepfake-resilience checklist that serves as a practical framework to protect clients, staff, and the...

John O’Connell Quoted in InvestmentNews: InvestCloud rolls out new-generation AI solutions with Zocks, smartKYC

In this article from InvestmentNews about InvestCloud's new suite of artificial intelligence-enabled solutions for wealth managers and advisors, enhanced by Zocks and smartKYC, John O'Connell emphasizes the importance of an AI acceptable use policy.

John O’Connell Featured in Citywire: Why does cybersecurity remain a struggle for RIAs?

John O'Connell was quoted in this article from Citywire discussing the challenges facing RIAs in terms of cybersecurity, noting that "The preparedness of the RIA space for cybersecurity is woefully inadequate." He also highlights the issues he sees in several core areas.

John O’Connell Published in Barron’s: Why Wealth Management Firms Need an AI Acceptable Use Policy

John O'Connell penned this article for Barron's Advisor on 'Why Wealth Management Firms Need an AI Acceptable Use Policy', covering what an AI acceptable use policy is and what it should entail, defining prohibited activities, discussing responsible innovation, and more.

John O’Connell Published in Retirement Daily on TheStreet: Digital Pump and Dump: How Scammers Target Retirees on Social Media

John O'Connell authored this article for Retirement Daily on TheStreet, where he discusses how scammers target retirees on social media with "pump and dump" schemes. The article examines how these schemes work, and the techniques cybercriminals use to execute them.

John O’Connell Published in Advisor Perspectives by VettaFi: Responding to Digital Identity Theft: A Guide for Financial Advisors

The Oasis Group CEO John O’Connell wrote this bylined article that was published in Advisor Perspectives by VettaFi, where he provides a thorough guide of the steps financial advisors should take to respond to digital identity theft.

Responding to Digital Identity Theft: A Guide for Financial Advisors

When you discover your identity has been used in a pump and dump scheme on WhatsApp or other platforms, taking swift, decisive action is essential. This guide outlines the specific steps you should take to report the crime, protect your clients, and help authorities bring the perpetrators to justice.