After Coming Under Fire, SEC Announces Initiatives for Tackling Cyber-Crime

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After coming under fire in 2016 for a hack which went undetected for an extended period of time, the SEC has announced new initiatives to combat cyber-crime and protect retail traders.

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These initiatives include the creation of a cyber unit. The focus of this unit will be on schemes that manipulate the market by spreading false information.

The unit will also target activities such as hacking, initial coin offerings, intrusion into accounts, manipulation of trader platforms, and more.

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