Cybersecurity and Risk Insights and Alerts

Cyber risks and threats continue to evolve, and firms are under pressure to meet SEC and FCA expectations for operational resilience as well as their own internal and client expectations for cybersecurity and privacy. Stay current on the latest cybersecurity, privacy, and risk threat and regulatory alerts, and build your cybersecurity and privacy knowledge with insights from our cybersecurity and technology risk experts.

ACA Aponix Cybersecurity Checklist

Download and review the following cybersecurity safeguards and evaluate your firm’s cybersecurity program.

Cyber alerts and insights

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White Paper: How to Effectively Utilize the Cyber Threat Landscape

This white paper takes a look at the current threat landscape to glean lessons from cyberattacks that can help firms secure their organizations.

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  • Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity Resources
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Active Risk Alert: Traders Targeted via WinRAR Vulnerability

A zero-day vulnerability has been identified in versions of compression tool WinRAR predating August 2, 2023

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  • Cybersecurity
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Enhancing Valuations and Investor Trust with Cybersecurity Portfolio Oversight

Programmatic cybersecurity portfolio oversight will meet increased investor expectations and safeguard and grow the valuation of investments.

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  • Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity Resources
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White Paper: Unveiling Industry Perspectives on the SEC’s Proposed Cyber Rule 206(4)-9

The public has weighed in on the SEC's proposed Rule 206(4)-9, which sets cybersecurity risk management expectations for investment firms. In this guide, we discuss the industry's reaction, exploring the main areas of concern for the Rule.

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  • Cybersecurity
  • Compliance
  • SEC
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Active Risk Alert: Firms Receiving Phishing Attempts from Compromised Internal Emails

On August 11th, ACA confirmed three financial services firms are experiencing phishing attacks using identical phishing emails and tactics. Firms should be on heightened alert.

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  • Cybersecurity
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Zoom’s New Terms of Service Create Data Privacy Concerns

Zoom's updated Terms of Service introduce changes allowing broader use of customer data for its AI programs, raising privacy concerns due to vague language and limited opt-out options.

Cyber Alert
  • Privacy
  • Cybersecurity