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SEC settles with ICBC unit over ransomware attack, imposes no fine

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December 02, 2024
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(Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has settled record keeping charges against an Industrial and Commercial Bank of China unit concerning a November 2023 ransomware attack, but decided not to impose a civil fine.

Monday's accord resolves accusations that for nearly four months after the attack, New York-based ICBC Financial Services failed to keep its books and records current, or send written notifications for securities-related transactions to customers.

The SEC decided against a fine in light of the ICBC unit's "meaningful cooperation and extensive remedial measures." It also said the causes of the attack included inadequate preparation for a potentially severe cybersecurity incident.

The ICBC unit did not admit or deny wrongdoing in agreeing to settle.

(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Chris Reese)

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