SEC launches Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to combat AI, Crypto, and Tech fraud, safeguarding retail investors

Led by Laura D’Allaird, the unit comprises approximately 30 fraud specialists and attorneys. CETU focuses on areas such as fraud involving emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, misuse of digital platforms for fraudulent activities, unauthorized access to nonpublic information, retail brokerage account takeovers, blockchain and crypto asset fraud, compliance with cybersecurity regulations among regulated entities, and fraudulent cybersecurity disclosures by public issuers…