Cybersecurity
Get the latest news and insights on cybersecurity regulations affecting financial advisors, broker-dealers, RIAs and others in the financial services industry.
FPA Rolls Out Cybersecurity Certificate
By ThinkAdvisor StaffThe program, which offers CE credit, aims to help financial planners safeguard their practices and clients.
February 20, 2025
SEC Launches New Cyber Unit to Combat FraudThe Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit replaces the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit.
February 11, 2025
SEC X Account Hack Over Bitcoin ETF Post Leads to Guilty PleaThe hack involved a fake social media post announcing the authorization of the first-ever spot Bitcoin ETFs.
January 16, 2025
As Wire Fraud Claims Rise, Advisors May Find They Aren’t Properly InsuredAn advisory firm needs to protect itself to ensure that it isn’t on the hook for these liabilities.
January 14, 2025
Ex-Intern Waged Smear Campaign Against Raymond James, Suit AllegesPhony email campaigns suggested two employees were convicted rapists with neo-Nazi ties, the firm's defamation suit says.
January 10, 2025
Fake WisdomTree Execs Duped Over 1,000 Investors: LawsuitThe fraudsters falsely claimed they hosted a conference with Fidelity, Goldman, BlackRock and Vanguard, WisdomTree's lawsuit contends.
December 27, 2024
How Advisors Can Protect Clients From Instant Payment FraudScams using Zelle and other platforms are on the rise. Here's what advisors can do.
October 24, 2024
Lawsuit: Schwab, BofA Failed to Protect Older Couple Scammed Out of $18.5MA fraudster persuaded an 84-year-old Schwab customer to transfer millions of dollars to outside accounts, the suit says.