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

The Last Watchdog

Here are seven tips to protect investor data in alternative asset trading. It’s important to educate staff on the significance of data protection, potential security threats and proper handling of sensitive information. Conduct regular penetration testing. Conduct employee training and awareness programs.

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Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for October 2023

IT Governance

October is both Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the US and European Cyber Security Month in the EU – twin campaigns on either side of the Atlantic that aim to improve awareness of the importance of cyber security both at work and at home, and provide tips on how to stay secure.

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DOL Puts Plan Sponsors and Other Fiduciaries on Notice: ERISA Requires Appropriate Precautions to Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats

Data Matters

The Cybersecurity Guidance is set forth in three parts: Tips for Hiring a Service Provider , directed toward plan sponsors and fiduciaries. Online Security Tips for plan participants and beneficiaries. Plan sponsors and fiduciaries should carefully review the full list of Tips for Hiring a Service Provider.

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What Is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)? Types, Risks & Prevention

eSecurity Planet

For example, if a threat actor writes a malicious script on a financial services company’s web server on a page where users input their financial data, the threat actor can steal that data every time someone uses the page.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #22 [Eye on Fraud] A Closer Look at the Massive 72% Spike in Financial Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

That's right – the financial services industry, at least according to cybersecurity vendor Armorblox's 2023 Email Security Threat Report. According to the report, the financial services industry as a target has increased by 72% over 2022 and was the single largest target of financial fraud attacks, representing 49% of all such attacks.

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5 Ways You Can Get More from Your Terminal Emulator

Rocket Software

According to research by Aberdeen, the industries with the strongest need for terminal emulation are business services (accounting, HR and consulting, for example), manufacturing, retail, education, healthcare, finance and insurance. In addition, flexible, all-inclusive licensing options significantly lower terminal emulation costs.

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Massive Losses Define Epidemic of ‘Pig Butchering’

Krebs on Security

” West said pig butchering victims are often quite sophisticated and educated people. “There are just horrifying stories that run the gamut in terms of victims, from young women early in their careers, to senior citizens and even to people working in the financial services industry.”

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