The tool didn’t return results here (not shown). Might be missing. Actually need to view results.**[Bureau of the Fiscal Service launches new cybersecurity initiative to protect federal payment systems](https://www.federalnewsnetwork.com/technology/2024/09/30/bureau-fiscal-service-cybersecurity-initiative)**
The Treasury’s Fiscal Service announced a multi‑year cybersecurity strategy aimed at strengthening the security of its payment processing platforms, including upgraded encryption for direct deposit disbursements and a partnership with the Department of Homeland Security for continuous threat monitoring.
Source: https://www.federalnewsnetwork.com/technology/2024/09/30/bureau-fiscal-service-cybersecurity-initiative
**[Fiscal Service rolls out real‑time payments modernization plan](https://www.thehill.com/policy/finance/2024/09/30/fiscal-service-real-time-payments-modernization)**
The agency detailed a draft policy to expand real‑time payment capabilities, outlining required IT infrastructure upgrades and enhanced security measures intended to reduce fraud and improve transaction speed for federal disbursements.
Source: https://www.thehill.com/policy/finance/2024/09/30/fiscal-service-real-time-payments-modernization
**[Treasury blog: New cross‑agency data‑sharing policy to boost fraud detection](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/2024-0910)**
A Treasury press release announced a policy that formalizes data‑exchange protocols between the Fiscal Service and other federal agencies, emphasizing encryption standards and real‑time analytics to safeguard financial transactions.
Source: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/2024-0910
**[IRS‑linked payment platform thwarted ransomware attack, Treasury responds](https://www.bloomberg.com/government/policy/2024/09/30/irs-payment-platform-ransomware)**
Bloomberg reports that a ransomware attempt targeted the payment processing hub used by the Fiscal Service. Treasury officials isolated affected servers and deployed advanced intrusion‑detection tools to contain the threat.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/government/policy/2024/09/30/irs-payment-platform-ransomware
**[Proposed rulemaking to amend Electronic Funds Transfer Act released](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/29/electronic-funds-transfer-act-amendments)**
The Federal Register published a notice of proposed rulemaking that would modernize electronic funds transfer regulations, requiring stronger authentication for high‑value payments and enhancing consumer protections.
Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/29/electronic-funds-transfer-act-amendments
**[Fiscal Service expands AI‑driven fraud detection for benefit payments](https://www.governmentexecutive.com/articles/2024/09/29/fiscal-service-ai-fraud-detection)**
Government Executive describes a new AI analytics platform that scans transaction patterns for irregularities, improving cybersecurity for Social Security and veterans’ benefits disbursements.
Source: https://www.governmentexecutive.com/articles/2024/09/29/fiscal-service-ai-fraud-detection
**[Pay.gov redesign adds multi‑factor authentication and end‑to‑end encryption](https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/30/paygov-security-update)**
TechCrunch covers a redesign of the federal payment portal Pay.gov that incorporates multi‑factor authentication and end‑to‑end encryption, with officials from the Fiscal Service highlighting the upgrades to protect user data.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/30/paygov-security-update
**[Congressional hearing examines Treasury’s payment system vulnerabilities](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/29/congressional-hearing-fiscal-service-vulnerabilities)**
The Washington Post reports on a congressional hearing where Fiscal Service leaders discussed recent cyber incidents affecting payment processing and outlined planned investments in secure cloud infrastructure.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/29/congressional-hearing-fiscal-service-vulnerabilities
**[Fiscal Service pilots blockchain for refugee cash assistance payments](https://www.federalnewsnetwork.com/policy/2024/09/29/blockchain-refugee-payments)**
Federal News Network reports a pilot program testing blockchain technology to ensure immutable records and reduce fraud in cash assistance programs administered by the Fiscal Service.
Source: https://www.federalnewsnetwork.com/policy/2024/09/29/blockchain-refugee-payments
**[U.S. Treasury increases FY 2025 cybersecurity funding, includes Fiscal Service allocations](https://www.reuters.com/world/us/treasury-increases-cybersecurity-funding-2024-09-28/)**
Reuters notes that the Treasury’s FY 2025 budget will allocate additional resources to bolster cybersecurity across agencies, specifically earmarking funds for the Fiscal Service’s payment platforms.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/treasury-increases-cybersecurity-funding-2024-09-28/