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LexisNexis Risk Solutions released a survey revealing significant gaps in healthcare portal usage and security awareness. The study, conducted by Ipsos with 3,010 U.S. adults, found that 49% of respondents use healthcare portals less than once monthly, with 16% never using them. A stark contrast in confidence levels showed 49% of non-portal users lack confidence in health data security versus 11% of active users. The survey highlighted a concerning trend where 58% of users prefer username/password authentication, despite evidence suggesting millions of passwords are compromised weekly. Among non-users aged 18-34, 41% cited lack of awareness or access knowledge as barriers. The top reasons for non-usage included preference for human interaction (36%), lack of awareness (27%), and security concerns (17%).

LexisNexis Risk Solutions' annual Cybercrime Report reveals a significant shift in global fraud patterns during 2024. First-party fraud has emerged as the dominant form of fraud, accounting for 36% of all reported cases, up from 15% in 2023. The analysis of 104 billion global transactions shows that Account Takeover (ATO) fraud represents 27% of cases, while scams account for 11%. The report highlights concerning trends, including that 11% of password reset attempts were fraudulent, rising to 27% for desktop-initiated requests. Regional attack rates vary significantly, with EMEA showing the lowest at 0.6%, while North America experiences 2.2%. Despite a relatively stable global picture with only a 1% increase in human attack rates and a 15% decrease in bot attacks, LexisNexis warns of a potential upcoming wave of AI-enhanced cyber threats.

Brightmine's latest research reveals significant workplace disruptions due to Trump administration policy changes, with 49% of U.S. workers reporting direct impacts on their work. The study, based on a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults including 1,188 employed Americans, highlights several key findings:

- 10% of workers report their roles being eliminated or at risk due to policy shifts
- 3 in 5 workers express concerns about workplace immigration raids
- Only 26% feel confident in their employer's handling of compliance issues
- Nearly 20% would seek new employment if their employer reduced DEI investments
- 64% plan to maintain current positions amid economic uncertainty

The impact is particularly pronounced among younger generations, with 22% of Gen Z and 27% of Millennials citing immigration policy changes as their primary stress factor, compared to lower percentages among older generations.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has appointed Valentina Isakina as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, reporting to CEO Mark Kelsey. In this role, Isakina will oversee strategic direction and corporate development initiatives, focusing on global growth and innovation.

Isakina brings over 20 years of global experience in strategy, transformation, and innovation. Her previous roles include senior advisor to the Office of Tony Blair, managing director at JobsOhio, VP of corporate strategy at Nationwide Insurance, and consulting positions at McKinsey, Bain, and Milliman. She holds an MBA from Cornell, a Master's in Actuarial Science, and a BBA from Georgia State University, along with CFA certification.

This strategic appointment reinforces LexisNexis Risk Solutions' commitment to advancing its vision and enhancing industry-leading capabilities in the data and analytics sector.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions' fifteenth annual True Cost of Fraud Study reveals escalating fraud challenges in North American ecommerce and retail. US merchants face $4.61 costs per $1 of fraud, while Canadian merchants experience $4.52.

Mobile transactions, including digital wallets and peer-to-peer payments, account for 33% of fraud costs in the US and 41% in Canada. US ecommerce reports 53% of fraud costs from online purchases and 30% from mobile channels. The study, surveying 569 fraud executives, highlights that 63% of businesses experience increased customer churn due to fraud, while 64% report reduced conversion rates.

Notable concerns include that 41% of North American merchants still rely on manual fraud prevention processes. Customer friction remains a critical challenge, with poor user experience driving 36-37% of transaction abandonment in US retail and ecommerce during new account creation.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has appointed Glenn Prager as Executive Director of Government Risk Solutions. Prager, with over 20 years of experience in public and private sectors, brings expertise in combating fraud, waste, and abuse in government programs.

Prager's background includes serving as Inspector General for Arizona, roles at the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). He will work across key markets including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, State and Local Medicaid Departments, and Inspector General Offices.

The appointment reinforces LexisNexis Risk Solutions' commitment to protecting government program integrity and public funds through advanced technology and analytics.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has achieved the #2 position in Chartis Research's Financial Crime & Compliance50 (FCC50) rankings for 2025, advancing two places from its previous ranking. The company received three distinguished category awards:

• Innovation Award for contextual transaction screening (LexisNexis Firco Continuity solution)
• Innovation Award for its orchestration platform (LexisNexis RiskNarrative)
• Recognition for identity verification capabilities, including the IDVerse acquisition

The rankings highlight the company's comprehensive suite of financial crime compliance solutions, including screening tools, platforms, transaction monitoring, and identity verification solutions. The awards were announced at Chartis' FCC50 virtual event and the 1LoD Financial Crime Summit in New York City.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has launched LexisNexis Flyreel for Claims, an AI-powered property claims inspection solution designed for U.S. home insurance carriers. The technology enables homeowners to conduct self-guided property inspections using their smartphones, streamlining the First Notice of Loss (FNOL) process.

The solution addresses key industry challenges including workforce shortages, rising claims volumes, and increasing loss adjustment expenses. Key features include:

• Cost reduction through decreased reliance on onsite adjusters
• Consumer-driven mobile inspection tool
• AI-powered virtual property inspections with high-resolution video
• Automated claims investigations
• SDK integration capabilities for insurers' apps

According to their recent study, 71% of homeowners prefer mobile inspections over traditional in-person visits, indicating strong market demand for this technology.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a RELX company, has completed its acquisition of IDVerse, an AI-powered document authentication and fraud detection solutions provider. IDVerse, founded in Australia and launched in 2018, will be integrated into LexisNexis' Business Services segment.

IDVerse's technology leverages deep neural networks to verify identity documents and perform biometric matching, capable of authenticating over 16,000 types of identity documents globally. The solution will be available within LexisNexis' RiskNarrative platform, IDU, and as a standalone solution in the Dynamic Decision Platform later this year.

The integration aims to enhance LexisNexis' multi-layered identity verification capabilities, particularly in combating AI-generated fraud and deepfakes. The combined solution will offer improved risk insights, consumer protection, and financial inclusion while helping organizations maintain optimal risk posture.