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2021 SEC Division of Examinations Security Policies Report

The 2021 Examination Security Priorities report noted that even with the shift to work-from-home environments, financial services maintained continuity, resiliency, and dependability.

Hackers Compromise Nearly 2,000 Robinhood Accounts

Nearly 2,000 users of stock trading and investment app Robinhood are the latest victims of a steady string of financially motivated cyber-attacks.

New Email from Evil Corp

In late 2019, the U.S. Justice Department was applauded for arresting the alleged masterminds Dridex, a malware prevalently used in successful phishing attacks.

Are Your Portfolio Companies Vulnerable to COVID-19 Phishing Scams?

Phishing attacks targeting private equity firms’ portfolio companies aren’t new, but the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has upped the game.

The COO’s Guide to Business Continuity During COVID-19

Here are steps to help you organize, prioritize, and ask the right questions to modify your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to be airtight for the next business-impacting disaster.

COVID-19: Malicious Domains, Malware & Phishing

Attackers were buying domains, building malicious websites, and creating phishing scams to steal information and shut down IT networks, including those at critical health facilities.

Managed Detection & Response for Hedge Funds

Have a plan for the unplanned. No cybersecurity apparatus is impenetrable, which means it’s essential for hedge funds to have robust strategies for detecting and responding to threats.

All Things Cybersecurity from the SEC OCIE for 2020

After reading between the lines against a backdrop of trends we see among our clients, here’s what you need to know.

$1.5M Cybersecurity Fine for Chicago Futures Brokerage

Does your fund have gaps in its cybersecurity governance and testing regimen?

Top 3 Hedge Fund Cybersecurity Threats

Most of Agio’s hedge fund clients understand they are on the target map for cyber-criminals, but we’ve also noticed that many funds suffer from the same cybersecurity misconceptions

SEC Warns of Fraudsters

The SEC issued a warning to the public concerning fraudsters, who are impersonating the SEC in an attempt to trick potential victims to steal both personal information and money.