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FXCM says hacker accessed customer accounts

‘Small number’ of unauthorised wire transfers reported by foreign-exchange broker

Foreign-exchange broker FXCM informed clients on October 1 of a cybersecurity breach in its systems that led to a “small number” of unauthorised wire transfers from customers’ accounts.

The New York-based broker said all funds have been returned and an internal investigation has been launched with the aid of a cybersecurity firm, along with a separate Federal Bureau of Investigation probe.

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