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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How financial institutions can stay safe and secure online

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Ideas for educating and promoting cybersecurity in October Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity for banks and credit unions to promote online safety and take steps to reduce cyber risks. First held in 2004 The history of Cybersecurity Awareness Month October is a special month for cybersecurity enthusiasts.

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2020 Goals for Credit Unions Based on NCUA Supervisory Priorities

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Be proactive in cybersecurity controls and implement best practices. . The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has been working on their share of goal setting, as they have released their 2020 supervisory priorities for credit unions, regulation updates, and the agency’s modernization programs. financial system. Learn More.

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10 Lessons from the National Public Data breach for consumers and financial institutions

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Takeaway 2 The sensitive nature of the information they collect means it's vital for banks and credit unions to have cybersecurity measures in place to protect their assets and reputations. Stay up to date with cybersecurity threats. million in 2020, the highest among all industries.

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Beware of Fraudulent Letters: Protect Your Personal Information from Data Broker Exploitation

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This highlights the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect your personal information from falling into the wrong hands. Pop Smoke: Rapper Pop Smoke was tragically killed in a home invasion in 2020. High-Profile Cases Highlight the Dangers Even high-profile individuals are not immune to these risks.

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In 2020, Improve Your BSA/AML Program by Focusing on These 4 Areas

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Key Takeaways Now is a good time to plan 2020 BSA/AML training and efforts to educate clients and colleagues about BSA and fraud red flags. Sustainability of your institution's BSA program deserves particular focus in 2020. Plan BSA/AML continuing education for 2020. Communicate in 2020 to educate teams and clients.

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Banking Regulators Release April 2020 BSA/AML Examination Manual Updates

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The April 2020 updates are just updates, not revisions. The April 2020 updates are just that, updates. Updates made in the April 2020 release. April 2020 release remains consistent with past guidance. Financial Cybersecurity. The online version of the Exam Manual is being updated as of this writing. Learn More.

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How Cryptocurrency is Affecting BSA Initiatives

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Takeaway 2 While crypto crime fell in 2020, there are many risks financial institutions must be aware of. According to the “ 2021 Crypto Crime Report” published by Chainalysis, 55% of all cybersecurity crime is comprised of just 270 deposit addresses. Financial Cybersecurity. Want more BSA training and articles emailed to you?