Statement on FXCM Cybersecurity Incident
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Statement on FXCM Cybersecurity Incident
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NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FXCM Inc. (NYSE:FXCM) ("FXCM" or "the
Company"), a leading online provider of foreign exchange (FX) trading and
related services, today announced that it was the victim of a criminal
cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to customer information. At
this time FXCM has identified a small number of unauthorized wire transfers from
customer accounts; however, all funds have been returned to the appropriate
accounts and the customers have been contacted.
FXCM received an email from a hacker claiming to have unlawful access to
customer information. FXCM immediately notified the FBI of this threat and is
cooperating with the FBI's investigation. FXCM also immediately launched a full
investigation, working with a leading cybersecurity firm, to investigate the
cybersecurity incident and protect customer information. FXCM, along with the
leading cybersecurity firm, is conducting an extensive forensic investigation to
determine the scope of the incident and identify affected customers. Affected
customers will be notified.
The Company has established a dedicated webpage where members can access
information, including frequent questions and answers. Read the FAQ
Customers with additional questions can contact FXCM representatives, who are
available 24 hours a day: Contact Customer Support.
FXCM takes the privacy and security of our customer information very seriously
and we are dedicated to protecting that information. As we learn more, we will
continue to provide updates.
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein may constitute "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and/or the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, which reflect FXCM's current views with respect to, among
other things, its operations and financial performance in the future, and the
potential impact to FXCM of the cybersecurity incident described in this press
release. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts and are based
on current expectations, estimates and projections about FXCM's industry,
management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which,
by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly,
readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties
and assumptions that are difficult to predict including, without limitation,
risks associated with the events that took place in the currency markets on
January 15, 2015 and their impact on FXCM's capital structure, risks associated
with FXCM's ability to recover all or a portion of any capital losses, risks
relating to the ability of FXCM to satisfy the terms and conditions of or make
payments pursuant to the terms of the credit agreement with Leucadia, risks
related to FXCM's dependence on FX market makers, market conditions, risks
associated with the outcome of any potential litigation or regulatory inquiries
to which FXCM may become subject as a result of this cybersecurity incident,
risks associated with potential reputational damage to FXCM resulting from this
cybersecurity incident, the outcome of FXCM's ongoing investigation (including
FXCM's potential discovery of additional information relating to this
cybersecurity incident) and the extent of remediation costs and other additional
expenses that may be incurred by FXCM as a result of this security incident, and
those other risks described under "Risk Factors" in FXCM Inc.'s Annual Report on
Form 10-K and other reports or documents FXCM files with, or furnishes to, the
SEC from time to time, which are accessible on the SEC website at sec.gov. This
information should also be read in conjunction with FXCM's Consolidated
Financial Statements and the Notes thereto contained in FXCM's Annual Report on
Form 10-K, and in other reports or documents the FXCM files with, or furnishes
to, the SEC from time to time, which are accessible on the SEC website at
sec.gov.
About FXCM Inc.
FXCM Inc. (NYSE:FXCM) is a leading provider of online foreign exchange (FX)
trading, CFD trading, spread betting and related services. Our mission is to
provide global traders with access to the world's largest and most liquid market
by offering innovative trading tools, hiring excellent trading educators,
meeting strict financial standards and striving for the best online trading
experience in the market.
Clients have the advantage of mobile trading, one-click order execution and
trading from real-time charts. In addition, FXCM offers educational courses on
FX trading and provides free news and market research through DailyFX.com.
Trading foreign exchange and CFDs on margin carries a high level of risk, which
may result in losses that could exceed your deposits, therefore may not be
suitable for all investors. Read full disclaimer.
Visit www.fxcm.com and follow us on Twitter (at)FXCM, Facebook FXCM, Google+ FXCM
or YouTube FXCM.
CONTACT: FXCM Inc.
Jaclyn Klein, 646-432-2463
Vice-President, Corporate Communications
jklein(at)fxcm.com
investorrelations(at)fxcm.com
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