Cybersecurity
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Prudential Faces Two Federal Suits Over Cyberattack
By Allison BellThe plaintiffs are asking whether the life and annuity issuer told them about the breach quickly enough.
May 28, 2024
Hacking Group Claims It Stole Wealthy Clients' Data From Christie'sThe group posted the information and suggested it would publish the entire trove in early June.
May 22, 2024
Interactive Brokers Notifies 600 Clients of Data BreachThe breach, disclosed May 16, involved an unauthorized party gaining access to an employee's email account.
May 17, 2024
RIAs, BDs Must Tell Clients About Data Breaches: SECA new rule amendment requires firms to notify clients within 30 days if private data has been compromised.
April 30, 2024
The Biggest Threat to Life and Annuity Issuers Is Not the DOL Fiduciary RuleRecent massive cyberattacks have made clear that the industry needs better ways to verify clients' identities — now.
April 26, 2024
SEC Probing Firms Hit by Massive MOVEit CyberattackThe agency has dispatched dozens of sweep letters to companies affected by the hack, which affected 2,770 organizations.
April 18, 2024
UnitedHealth CEO Warns of 3-Year Medicare SqueezeThe health care services giant also faces ransomware problems and a $7 billion loss in Brazil.
April 05, 2024
Ameritas Adds Pontera's 401(k) Management PlatformAffiliated advisors will be able to make trades and manage retirement plan accounts using the new technology and tools.