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US SEC warns investors of ongoing fraudulent communications claiming from the SEC

Security Affairs

According to the alert issued by the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA), crooks are contacting investors via phone calls, voicemails, emails, and letters. The post US SEC warns investors of ongoing fraudulent communications claiming from the SEC appeared first on Security Affairs. ” reads the alert.

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News alert: Harter Secrest & Emery announces designation as NetDiligence-authorized Breach Coac

The Last Watchdog

Harter Secrest & Emery’s privacy and data security clients range from Fortune 100 corporations to closely-held businesses in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, data analytics/big data, retail, education, manufacturers, defense contractors, and employers of all sizes.

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FBI’s Vetted Info Sharing Network ‘InfraGard’ Hacked

Krebs on Security

Meanwhile, the hackers responsible are communicating directly with members through the InfraGard portal online — using a new account under the assumed identity of a financial industry CEO that was vetted by the FBI itself. “InfraGard is a social media intelligence hub for high profile persons,” USDoD said.

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GUEST ESSAY: 7 tips for protecting investor data when it comes to alternative asset trading

The Last Watchdog

This includes scanning all materials, such as investor onboarding documents and communication. It’s important to educate staff on the significance of data protection, potential security threats and proper handling of sensitive information. Implement strong data encryption. Conduct employee training and awareness programs.

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries. About the Author: Stefanie Shank.

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The Most Popular Data Security Webinars of 2022: Sovereignty, Cloud Security and Compliance Top the List

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

If you have already watched them, repetition is the mother of all education. Security & Compliance for SAP Data in Financial Services. Financial services companies keep some of their most valuable data in SAP applications, triggering the need for both additional security and taking steps toward meeting compliance requirements.

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Multinational ICICI Bank leaks passports and credit card numbers

Security Affairs

If malicious actors accessed the exposed data, the company could have faced devastating consequences and put their clients at risk, as financial services are the main target for cybercriminals. We’ve also attempted to obtain an official comment from the bank’s communication team. million files belonging to ICICI Bank.