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April 15, 2024
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Proposed bill would block large ransomware payments by financial institutions
April 12, 2024
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Treasury: AI-fueled cyber threats bring new challenges
April 11, 2024
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OCC’s Hsu suggests requiring banks, AI companies to reimburse customers for fraud
April 04, 2024

New Ransomware Resources and Tips

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Generative AI: Potential or Peril
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ABA Resources

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.BANK - Web Domain Security
ABA Web Page
Sheltered Harbor - Standard for protecting and recovering customer data
Report
The Growing Significance of Trusted Digital Identities in U.S. Financial Services
November 2, 2022
Guide
Ransomware: Should You Pay Up? It Depends.
October 8, 2021
Guide
How to Respond to a Ransomware Attack
October 8, 2021
Guide
Protect Your Bank Against Ransomware
October 8, 2021
Guide
Ransomware Toolkit
October 8, 2021
Guide
Data Security & Customer Notification Requirements for Banks
September 21, 2021
Infographic
Phishing: Don't Take the Bait
September 14, 2021
Data
ABA State Data Breach Notification Laws Chart
February 27, 2020
Infographic
FTC: Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
September 21, 2019
Guide
Understanding the Internet of Things
May 31, 2019
Infographic
Understanding APIs Infographic
April 23, 2019
Guide
Destructive Malware
August 2, 2018
Guide
ATM Vestibule Skimming Response Recommendations
May 17, 2018
Guide
Cyber Attacks on Internal Payment Systems
April 26, 2018
Guide
Guide to FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
March 23, 2017
Infographic
Ransomware Infographic
June 30, 2016
Report
2016 Cyber Insurance Buying Guide
May 11, 2016
Report
The Ins and Outs of Cyber Insurance
March 30, 2016
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.BANK - Web Domain Security
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Sheltered Harbor - Standard for protecting and recovering customer data

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New Consumer Bank Satisfaction Survey

Consumers agree their bank takes proactive steps to protect them from fraud and scams.

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Policy Analysis & Advocacy Efforts

Testimony
Testimony of Paul Benda before the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
February 1, 2024
Letter to Congress & Regulators
ABA Letter of Support re S.J. Res. 50
December 13, 2023
Comment Letter
Joint Comments on the Request for Information re: Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization
October 31, 2023
Comment Letter
Letter to FTC on Cloud Computing
June 20, 2023

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