News & Insights: Cyber Solutions

Study: Over Half of Employees Admit Pasting Sensitive Data into LLMs

According to a recent survey, 78% of employees are already using AI tools at work, even when their companies haven’t set clear policies.

The SEC Announces Artificial Intelligence Task Force for Agency Innovation and Efficiency

On July 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) announced its intention to postpone the effective date of the AML/CFT Rule from January 1, 2026, until January 1, 2028. 

SEC Approves In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto ETPs

On July 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) announced its intention to postpone the effective date of the AML/CFT Rule from January 1, 2026, until January 1, 2028. 

Law Firm Suffers Data Breach; Exposes Sensitive Client Data

A law firm with asset manager clients, recently notified authorities in several states that sensitive data of more than 360 individuals was exposed in a recent data breach.

Phishing Warning: Fake SEC Emails Sent to Multiple RIAs

Multiple reports indicate an active phishing operation targeting Registered Investment Advisers with fraudulent emails impersonating official SEC communications.

16 Billion Exposed Login Credentials Following Compilation of Data Breaches

Several news sources recently reported that a data breach resulted in 16 billion login credentials being exposed. While this was not a single breach, and rather a compilation of leaked credentials stolen by infostealers, exposed in data breaches, and via credential stuffing attacks, it does reinforce the risk associated with compromised credentials.

Regulatory Preparedness 2025: Amended Reg S-P and AML/CFT

As we approach the mid-point of 2025, two compliance deadlines stand out for compliance professionals, amended Regulation S-P and FinCEN’s Anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism Rule (the “AML/CFT” Rule).

The SEC Unveils the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

On February 20, 2025, the SEC announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (“CETU”), replacing the existing Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, in an effort to combat cyber-related misconduct and to protect retail investors from bad actors in the technologies space.

SEC Announces Record Quarter for Number of Enforcement Actions

The SEC announced on January 17, 2025, that they have filed a total of 200 enforcement actions in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, including 118 standalone enforcement actions. The Division filed 75 actions in the month of October alone.

SEC Fines Firm $45M for Recordkeeping, Cyber Woes

The SEC announced on January 13, 2025, that two brokerage firms agreed to pay a combined $45 million, $33.5 million, and $11.5 million, respectively, in civil penalties relating to multiple SEC charges stemming from their brokerage operations.

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