In response to the global WannaCry ransomware attack, the SEC's National Exam Program issued a risk alert emphasizing the importance of conducting penetration tests and vulnerability scans on critical systems, as well as implementing system upgrades on a timely basis. Specifically, in order to protect against WannaCry, it advises broker-dealers and investment management firms to review the Department of Homeland Security's Computer Emergency Readiness Team's alert on the topic, as well evaluate whether applicable Microsoft patches for Windows XP, Windows 8 and Windows Server 2003 operating systems have been properly and timely installed.
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