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Bank Systems & Technology April 7, 2006 Peggy Bresnick Kendler	Security Outlook A plethora of high-profile data breaches and concerns about identity theft have put the banking industry on high alert. To secure their information assets, banks must implement a cross-channel, multilayered approach that extends beyond technology.
OCC Bulletin March 15, 2006	Influenza Pandemic Preparedness This interagency advisory is intended to raise awareness regarding the threat of a pandemic influenza outbreak and its potential impact on the delivery of critical financial services.
Bank Systems & Technology March 7, 2005 Cynthia Ramsaran	ID Theft Hits Paper Harder Despite growing fears of online fraud related to Web-based banking services, the increase in identity theft is hitting consumers closer to home than in cyberspace. Identity theft crimes are more often committed off-line rather than online.
OCC Bulletin December 20, 2006	Revisions to 12 CFR 215 The Federal Reserve System has published amendments to 12 CFR 215 (Regulation O) in the Federal Register, removing certain reporting requirements regarding extensions of credit to bank insiders.
OCC Bulletin February 5, 2003	FFIEC Information Security Booklet The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has released updated information security guidance in the form of a new Information Security Booklet.
OCC Bulletin January 27, 2006	Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering The attached document provides a joint statement on sharing suspicious activity reports with controlling companies.
InternetNews June 16, 2004 Clint Boulton	ID Theft Costs Victims $2.4B in One Year New Gartner research says millions are duped by online fraudsters through scams such as phishing.
InternetNews March 3, 2005 Roy Mark	New Senate Bill Looks to Hook Phishers The Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 targets both the e-mail bait and the Web site switch by entering two new crimes into the U.S. Code.
InternetNews June 22, 2004 Sean Michael Kerner	MasterCard Charges Phishers The credit card company does its part to combat phishing phenomenon.
PC World December 2004 Bob Tedeschi	Protect Your Identity Phishers and other online thieves are targeting your money and personal data--and they're getting sneakier. Here's how to defend yourself, and how to erase the damage if you get scammed.
OCC Bulletin August 15, 2006	Assessment of Fees: Final Rule The attached final rule amends part 8 of the OCC's rules concerning the timing of payments of OCC assessments. The effective date of the final rule is August 24.
Bank Systems & Technology July 28, 2006 Gregg Keizer	Phishers Beat Citibank's Two-Factor Authentication Nearly three-dozen phishing Web sites have targeted Citibank business customers with a new scheme that circumvents two-factor authentication.
OCC Bulletin July 8, 2004 Emory W. Rushton	Overdraft Protection Programs The proposed guidance is intended to assist insured depository institutions in the responsible disclosure and administration of overdraft protection services.
OCC Bulletin July 1, 2005	Threats from Fraudulent Bank Web Sites Risk Mitigation and Response Guidance for Web Site Spoofing Incidents
Wall Street & Technology November 21, 2006 Gregory Framke	Ask The Experts: Customer Account Security Security risks are very real for financial institutions, whether they serve customers at a retail branch or over the Internet.
PC Magazine February 7, 2008 Isabelle Groc	Payback for ID Theft Can a new bill in Congress stem the tide of online fraud?
PC World October 2002 Anne Kandra	Don't Let Them Steal Your Good Name Identity theft is skyrocketing -- and it's even being used to fund terrorism. The Web can be a real boon for identity thieves, helping them find information about victims and profit from the crime.
Bank Technology News February 2005 Holly Sraeel	Hot on the ID Theft Trail: Will the Real Jane Doe Stand Up? Welcome to the world of identity theft, where the snatch of an individual's social security number begins that unsuspecting individual's downward financial spiral.
OCC Bulletin June 15, 2006	Disaster Planning This bulletin transmits the booklet, "Lessons Learned From Hurricane Katrina: Preparing Your Institution for a Catastrophic Event," developed by the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council member agencies.
InternetNews March 25, 2005 Susan Kuchinskas	Phishing Attacks Jump 26% Phishers and pharmers up attacks, perhaps in response to decreased results.
InternetNews February 12, 2010	Study Puts Identity Theft Cost at $54B in 2009 Research firm Javelin estimates that more than 11 million Americans were victims of identity theft last year, a 12 percent increase that led to tens of billions of dollars in costs.
Inc. August 2003 Robert X. Cringely	They've Got Your Number Identity theft using a combination of computer technology and government information is a major crime just waiting to happen.
InternetNews January 30, 2006 Sean Michael Kerner	ID Theft And Internet Fraud Declining? New studies indicate that the Internet isn't as dangerous as other places.
Bank Technology News March 1, 2008 Glen Fest	Thwarted On-Line, Crime Looks to Past A new identity theft report survey finds a continuing overall decline in fraud numbers and victims, but unfortunately a rapidly rising number of "vishing" and other hands-on alternatives to catching consumers off guard.
OCC Bulletin December 6, 2005	Interim Final Rule: Assessment of Fees The interim final rule revises the current process for assessment collection.
OCC Bulletin August 12, 2002	International Banking Activities Capital Equivalency Deposits A new rule amends the OCC's regulation regarding the capital equivalency deposits (CED) that foreign banks with federal branches or agencies must establish and maintain.
InternetNews July 16, 2004 Chris Nerney	Trolling For Anti-Phishing Laws President Bush just signed legislation to increase penalties against phishing and other identity theft-related cyber crimes.
InternetNews November 19, 2004 Chris Nerney	A Costly Identity Crisis If it seems to you that the phishing/spam problem has gotten worse lately, it (unfortunately) isn't your imagination.
Bank Systems & Technology August 2, 2005 Phil Britt	Fighting the New Face of Fraud Technology plays a critical role in banking fraud, both in creating new opportunities for fraud and offering new methods to defend against it. Financial services institutions must take a holistic approach to combating fraud.
Bank Technology News June 2006	If It's Loyalty You Seek, Forget Fees For Credit Monitoring At a time when customers are worried about becoming victims of ID theft, banks have a huge opportunity to cement relationships by offering free credit monitoring services to all customers.
OCC Bulletin September 2, 2004	FFIEC Information Technology Examination Handbook Description The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has issued two booklets that provide updated guidance on information technology operations and wholesale payment systems.
InternetNews October 24, 2005 Tim Gray	Companies Bid for Authentication Compliance Work Financial institutions are getting started on security compliance regulations.
OCC Bulletin July 28, 2006	Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Notification on the release of the revised BSA/AML Examination.
OCC Bulletin September 14, 2001	Consumer Protections for Depository Institution Sales of Insurance These rules implement Section 305 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and apply to retail sales practices, solicitations, advertising, or offers of any insurance product or annuity by a depository institution...
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InternetNews January 23, 2004 Ryan Naraine	FTC: Online Fraud Losses Hit $437M Using stolen identities, fake Internet auctions and fraudulent shop-at-home schemes, online swindlers robbed Americans of a whopping $437.5 million in 2003.
OCC Bulletin June 22, 2006	2006 Revisions to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice This statement highlights the revisions in Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, effective July 1, 2006, and reminds banks to consider the ramifications of the revisions to their appraisal practices.
Wall Street & Technology December 19, 2007 Melanie Rodier	U.S. Banks Are Targets in 60 Percent of Worldwide Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks against global banking brands target U.S. institutions most, according to security solutions provider RSA.
Wall Street & Technology July 28, 2004 Jim Middlemiss	Gone Phishing In the latest identity-theft scam, fraudulent e-mails trick individuals into coughing up passwords to 'secure' financial data.
InternetNews May 26, 2005 Tim Gray	BofA Steps up Authenticity Plan Bank of America moved quickly to restore its reputation this week, announcing a new online authentication service it says will help prevent online fraud and identity theft.
PC Magazine June 21, 2006 Robert Lemos	Defending Your Identity Hardly a week goes by without companies and universities losing digital identities. What can be done?
The Motley Fool October 21, 2004 Tom Taulli	Our Money, Our Lost Identities There are many threats to our pocketbooks in the online world. Entrust's plan to put a stop to it can have a big impact for e-commerce. The company posted revenues of $21.3 million, which was a 6% increase from the same period a year ago.
Popular Mechanics February 2006 Brian Krebs	It's 10 PM. Do You Know Where Your Identity Is? Global identity thieves may know their way around your computer better than you do. Learn how to protect yourself in the scary new world of zombies, RATs, Trojan horses and evil twins.
OCC Bulletin October 6, 2005	Electronic Filing and Disclosure of Beneficial Ownership Reports This final rule, which applies to national banks that register their securities with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, amends the OCC's rules governing application of Securities Exchange Act disclosure rules to national banks (12 CFR 11).
PC World March 2006 Anne Kandra	Banking on the Web: Risky Business? The reality behind the risks, plus how to keep your online transactions secure.
Bank Systems & Technology February 22, 2007 Michael Singer	To Keep Consumer Trust, Try Tokens and Smart Cards Banks and other financial institutions should adopt stronger authentication measures, such as security tokens and smart cards, if they want to increase customer satisfaction with Internet banking, according to a panel of industry analysts.
InternetNews July 15, 2004 Roy Mark	Identity Theft Law Hits Back at 'Phishers' The Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, signed into law by President Bush, mandates federal prison terms for using a false identity in the commission of a felony.
Bank Systems & Technology June 26, 2006 Deena M. Amato-McCoy	Closing the Door on Criminals Banks need a consistent approach to fraud assessment and prevention, otherwise they will never truly get ahead of the problem.