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Stay Vigilant to Help Prevent Cyberattacks During the Holidays

Cybercrimes tend to increase during the holiday season, as malicious actors take advantage of the increased employee travel and distractions that are more common during the holiday season. To help protect from cyberattacks during the busy holiday season, the FBI and CISA compiled several recommendations that employees can take now to prevent from these kinds of attacks.

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2024 Cyber and Data Security Program Checklist

As you finalize your goals and planning for 2024, make sure that your cyber and data security program is a key component of your plan. As regulatory requirements continue to change, and as online hackers become even more sophisticated, it is absolutely critical that your cyber and data security programs meet industry best practices.

Year in Review

2023 was a busy year for the SEC. From the sweeping Private Fund Adviser Rules to the SEC’s proposed predictive analytics rules and more, investment advisers are in for a busy 2024 as well.

The Biggest Cyber Trends in 2024 to Prepare for Now

Cybersecurity is already topping the list as one of the greatest risks to businesses. 2024 will be no different—in fact, by the end of the coming year, the cost of cyber-attacks on the global economy is predicted to top 10.5 trillion. In addition to existing threats, artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to grow and evolve in the coming year, and businesses need to be prepared.

Stay Vigilant to Help Prevent Cyberattacks During the Holidays

Cybercrimes tend to increase during the holiday season, as malicious actors take advantage of the increased employee travel and distractions that are more common during the holiday season. To help protect from cyberattacks during the busy holiday season, the FBI and CISA compiled several recommendations that employees can take now to prevent from these kinds of attacks.

The New York State Department of Financial Services Adopts Amendments to Strengthen Cybersecurity Regulations

Last week, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) finalized amendments to its 2018 regulations on cybersecurity to enhance cybersecurity governance, mitigate risks, and protect New York businesses and consumers from cyber threats.

SEC Cyber Oversight 2024 Exam Priorities

On October 16th, 2023 the SEC Division of Examinations announced its 2024 exam priorities. The 2024 examination priorities allows investors and registrants to be aware of key risks, examination topics, and priorities of the Division in the upcoming year.

All About the ‘Ishing’

By now, many of us are aware of the term “phishing,” but many may not be familiar with all of the different forms of “ishing,” that have emerged with the development of new kinds of technology and social media.

SEC Charges 10 More Firms for Off-Channel Communication Failures

On September 29, 2023, the SEC charged five broker-dealers, three dual registrants, and two affiliated investment advisors with “widespread and longstanding failures to maintain and preserve electronic communications,” according to the SEC’s press release. The ten firms will pay combined penalties of $79 million. Each firm was also censured and served a cease-and-desist order.

SEC Wells Notice Underscores Shift in Responsibility for Cyber Attacks

The SEC recently issued a Wells Notice to SolarWinds executives, representing a seismic shift in accountability from conventional targets, to also include those responsible for overseeing cyber and data security programs, as evidenced by its explicit reference to the SolarWinds chief information security officer.

Risk Alert: Uptick in Phishing Reports

Fairview is noticing an uptick in phishing reports by clients. There are several different forms of phishing that have emerged with the development of new kinds of technology and social media.

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