CYBER & DATA SECURITY

Mitigation

Prevention and risk mitigation are key components in every aspect of bank operations - the same holds true in the protection of customer data.


Vulnerabilities & Mitigation

Cybersecurity and data security vulnerabilities come in many forms. Use these resources to know what you are dealing with and how to stay one step ahead.

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Alerts

Cybersecurity and Technology News

FinCEN warns of cryptocurrency risk

Oct 1, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Banks should expect examiners and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to ask about risk exposure related to virtual currencies, FinCEN Director Kenneth Blanco said.

Fed article explores “token-based and “account-based” digital currency distinctions

Aug 17, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
A New York Fed blog by Rod Garratt, Michael Lee, Brendan Malone, and Antoine Martin explores common distinctions made between “token-based” and “account-based” digital currencies.

Blog discusses intersection between fintech and regulation

Aug 13, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Unless you have been living on a desert island for the past few years, you would be hard-pressed to miss the technological revolution that is sweeping our nation’s financial system and the larger global economy, ICBA’s Chris Cole and Charles Potts write in a new blog post.

CISA issues alert on SBA COVID-19 relief website attack

Aug 13, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an alert concerning an unknown malicious cyber actor spoofing the Small Business Administration's COVID-19 relief webpage via phishing emails.

Cybersecurity agency releases resiliency guide

Aug 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency this week issued a fact sheet highlighting cyber resiliency resources provided by the federal government, industry, and trade associations.

FinCEN issues advisory on Twitter scam

Jul 17, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an advisory on a high-profile scam exploiting Twitter accounts to solicit fraudulent virtual currency payments.