Cyber attacks

Mobile banking use has swelled since the pandemic hit, and law enforcement officials expect hackers to target the credentials of digital novices. The FBI stressed the importance of two-factor authentication and ensuring consumers know how to spot fake apps that carry malware.

Compliance attorneys for large wealth managers outline which questions are critical in light of the substantial regulatory requirements.

Financial institutions need to alert customers about emails or websites that pretend to offer important COVID-19 information but instead could end up stealing their account numbers or logins.

While the agency has publicly detailed key focus areas, some planners still don't know how it evaluates firms.

Firms are spending plenty on tech but are skimping when it comes to training their people to recognize an incoming attack.

In a day when information is the lifeblood of business, you’re an information fiduciary as well.

The custodian's newest fintech partnership is meant to keep data safe while dealing with third-party vendors.

To win at cybersecurity, base your strategy on the way you are already serving clients.

The leak affected advisors who do business with the asset manager’s iShares ETF unit.

As threats increase, the need for the wealth management business to safeguard clients, portfolios and industry has never been greater.

You must not overlook important cybersecurity protocols for protecting your email.

The firm is the first to be censured for violating the Identify Theft Red Flags rule.

Congress is considering a proposal that would allow small companies to create a multiple-employer retirement plan to enable workers to build savings.

Vitaly Korchevsky was convicted of pocketing at least $14 million by trading securities on information he gleaned from press releases stolen by Ukrainian hackers before they were released publicly.

Advisors worried about securing client data should learn how banks are developing a protected space for internet activity.

Chairman Jay Clayton and top SEC brass are putting advisors on notice. The regulator is drilling down on investor protections, while warning firms on cybersecurity and AML compliance.

The NSA, Equifax and the SEC were all breached. Financial advisors of all sizes are fair game, too, says Wes Stillman.

Clients are looking to be reassured about the security of their data.

It's a bigger challenge to keep pace with a fast changing industry, CEO Robert Cook said.

Most advisors don’t have required safeguards in place, one expert says.