Cybersecurity
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BlackRock's Data Leak Hits 20,000 Advisors, Most With LPL
By Annie MassaThe ETF provider says the accidental disclosures did not include any details about investor clients and "no sensitive personal or financial information" about advisors.
January 15, 2019
SEC Charges 9 in Edgar HackThe SEC alleges that after hacking newswire services, Ukrainian hacker Oleksandr Ieremenko turned his attention to Edgar.
December 27, 2018
Scams Continue in Year of 1,000 Data BreachesCriminals are always on the prowl for money and personal identifying information, which will continue to be the case in 2019, says the Identity Theft Resource Center.
December 27, 2018
BD Fined $100K for Not Protecting Client DataThe violations took place over a five-year period, Massachusetts securities regulators say, and involved the use of a third-party CMS.
December 21, 2018
4 Ways to Build a Successful Business Plan for 2019Each and every part of a business plan today should include technology; here's how to make tech plans work in the year ahead.
December 21, 2018
FINRA Issues Report on Best Cybersecurity PracticesThe group highlights five areas of focus, such as how to limit phishing attacks and how to implement controls on mobile devices.
December 20, 2018
FSOC Cites Brexit, Cybersecurity as Top ConcernsDigital assets like Bitcoin don't appear to threaten financial stability, as their market capitalization is still small, according to FSOC's annual report.
December 18, 2018
403(b) Plans: A SnapshotBrightScope and ICI took a look at what kinds of investments the plans offer.