SEC Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting EDGAR Filers | Practical Law

SEC Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting EDGAR Filers | Practical Law

The SEC warned that some EDGAR filers have received malicious emails that appear to be part of a phishing campaign to compromise company network systems and obtain access to non-public information.

SEC Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting EDGAR Filers

Practical Law Legal Update w-006-8441 (Approx. 2 pages)

SEC Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting EDGAR Filers

by Practical Law Corporate & Securities
Published on 08 Mar 2017 • USA (National/Federal)
The SEC warned that some EDGAR filers have received malicious emails that appear to be part of a phishing campaign to compromise company network systems and obtain access to non-public information.
On March 8, 2017, the SEC warned that some EDGAR filers have received malicious emails that appear to be part of a phishing campaign to compromise company network systems and obtain access to non-public information. The emails:
  • Claim to be communications from the SEC about changes to Form 10-K.
  • Sometimes contain malicious attachments.
The SEC has not made any recent changes to Form 10-K and has not notified filers that changes have been made.