Clients — and financial advisors — should ask these three questions when asked to divulge their Social Security number.

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved new rules that would require entities to disclose material cybersecurity incidents.

Cryptocurrency fraud losses nearly doubled last year in this country, a marked contrast with the rest of the world, where they actually fell by around half.

As cyber attacks continue to trend upward, industry experts explain that a strong digital defense starts with asking the right questions. And then asking them again.

Firewall, antivirus software and backup, once the cutting-edge elements of a cyberstack, are now the lowest common denominator of protection.

The group behind the ongoing campaign allegedly has the support of a hosting provider that's complicit in helping spin-up new scam websites.

Financial services firms are focusing on essential risk-related priorities, but must not lose sight of the importance of innovative technologies that drive business forward.

In addition to voluminous recordkeeping, due diligence and expense, what constitutes a "covered function" may vary from firm to firm.

Cybersecurity company Cyberarkan used the AI-driven text generator to create a new strain of malware capable of bypassing traditional controls.

From the rise of direct indexing and private equity, to the reinvention of brokers, these were the stories that made the covers out Financial Planning over the last year.

Reports of Russia's malicious cyber activity can spur investors to greater vigilance, but if the worst happens, quick action is crucial.

As online dating grew during the pandemic, Americans lost over $2.3 billion to romance scams over the past five years.

There are three basic steps that other financial firms have already adopted in larger numbers than wealth managers.

While there have yet to be any confirmed successful attacks, financial services firms are a target for a cybersecurity incident in response to sanctions.

The attacks are expected to mirror geopolitical tensions.

Increasing complexity is making it harder than ever for wealth management firms to protect client data.

Changing consumer expectations, new workplace realities and increasing demand for third-party access to data are pushing companies to re-invent cybersecurity's role for the future.

Changing consumer expectations, new workplace realities and increasing demand for third-party access to data are pushing companies to re-invent cybersecurity's role for the future.

The cryptocurrency exchange recently refunded $35 million to customers whose accounts had been drained by hackers. Here's what banks and other financial firms can learn from the attack.