Cybersecurity

    Reporting on regulatory requirements, enforcement actions, and best practices to safeguard financial institutions and markets against cyber threats, data breaches, and vulnerabilities through proactive measures.

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    Cybersecurity

    TWSE Suffers Russian DDoS Attack, But Recovers Quickly

    By Editors | 13/09/2024

    A pro-Russia hacker group targeted TWSE and other Taiwanese institutions with DDoS attacks in response to comments from President Lai Ching-de.

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    Data Privacy

    Australia Introduces First Tranche of Privacy Reforms to Parliament

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2024

    The proposed reforms will strengthen the OAIC’s enforcement toolkit and provide the Courts new functions and capabilities to address privacy breaches.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Police Nab 6 Men Linked to Global Cybercrime Syndicate

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2024

    The men, suspected of conducting global malicious cyber operations from Singapore, were arrested in an operation involving 160 police officers.

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    Cybersecurity

    Australia and Japan Pledge Deeper Cybersecurity, Defence Ties

    By Thisanka Siripala | 11/09/2024

    Australia and Japan have strengthened their cybersecurity ties with the launch of the Pacific Digital Development Initiative.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    State Bank of Vietnam Tightens Grip on Account Fraud – Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2024

    Financial institutions are now required to provide monthly updates on accounts showing signs of fraud or other legal violations.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    New Zealand FIs Taking ‘Cautious Approach’ to AI Adoption – FMA

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2024

    The FMA conducted research to better understand how regulated entities are exploring the adoption of AI, to help shape an appropriate regulatory framework.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    France Releases Telegram CEO on €5m Bail and Conditions

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2024

    Telegram modified its content moderation policies, allowing users to flag content in private and group chats that they believe is illegal, among other changes.

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    Cybersecurity

    TAIFEX Amends Information Security Rules for Futures Brokers

    By Editors | 08/09/2024

    Among the new requirements, futures brokers must prohibit staff from storing confidential business information on personal mobile devices.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    North Korean Cyber Actors Targeting Crypto ETFs, FBI Warns

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2024

    The FBI has issued an advisory warning of advanced social engineering tactics being used by North Korean hackers to steal crypto assets.

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    Cybersecurity

    RBI Sets Out Five-point Agenda for Future Financial Landscape

    By Ajoy K Das | 04/09/2024

    RBI governor Shaktikanta Das outlined five strategic priorities, including sustainable finance, cybersecurity, and financial infrastructure.

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