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SEC Issues Cybersecurity Alert For Brokers And Financial Advisers

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

On May 17, 2017, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its National Exam Program, issued a “ Risk Alert ” to broker-dealers, investment advisers and investment firms to advise them about the recent “WannaCry” ransomware attack and to encourage increased cybersecurity preparedness.