FXCM was hacked !!!

FXCM Inc, an online foreign exchange trading service provider, said its systems were hacked and a "small number" of unauthorized wire transfers were made from customer accounts.

Any reference, source of this info ??

Many
https://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/01/reuters-america-fxcm-says-it-has-been-hacked.html

withdrew all my funds, went to different broker as from today!

WOW it will massively hit their reputation..

At least i like this line:"All funds have been returned to the accounts that were compromised, the company said."

I am glad you guys did not loose your money.
Once I wrote here that RVD markets is strange company and everyone persuaded me that it is reputable broker.
I did fund account and couple months ago they declared bankruptcy.
Still waiting for my funds...

That is truly amazing. I can't help to think if they are at fault because remember they were also one of the brokers that was hit by the chf crisis. You can't keep blaming bad luck.

Well there were manybrokers affected by Swiss bullet.
On the other hand they should have invest some of their profit into security.
Also the strange thing was that any good broker just allows you to withdraw back to your own bank account.

I understood that there were only 2 brokers affected by the chf disaster to the point where their existence was in jeopardy. Those were Alpari UK and FXMC USA. I think every broker was affected one way or another.

togr posted:
Well there were manybrokers affected by Swiss bullet.
On the other hand they should have invest some of their profit into security.
Also the strange thing was that any good broker just allows you to withdraw back to your own bank account.

I also got email from them asking to change my password.

Yep. They are a sinking boat. Leaving as soon as i open a new acc with a better broker.

Yes it is probably time to switch the broker at once

1 lees broker for us traders ,how many left ?

and the day you say this FXCM made a +855%... be against the crowd....

broker get hacked? this is so funny

charlesadethib86 posted:
and the day you say this FXCM made a +855%... be against the crowd....

I have no idea what you are talking about and you?
How could broker make +xx% profit
But yeah your post is against the crowd :)

William82 posted:
Any reference, source of this info ??

Hello Everyone,

Below is the full text of the announcement FXCM posted on Thursday:
https://ir.fxcm.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=934649

Statement on FXCM Cybersecurity Incident

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: https://bit.ly/1Vs6jpR

Customers with additional questions can contact FXCM representatives, who are available 24 hours a day. Contact Customer Support: https://bit.ly/181FKSK

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.

jasonrogers posted:

William82 posted:
Any reference, source of this info ??

Hello Everyone,

Below is the full text of the announcement FXCM posted on Thursday:
https://ir.fxcm.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=934649

Statement on FXCM Cybersecurity Incident

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: https://bit.ly/1Vs6jpR

Customers with additional questions can contact FXCM representatives, who are available 24 hours a day. Contact Customer Support: https://bit.ly/181FKSK

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.

Can you explain how someone is able to withdraw money to someone else bank account? I though any broker just allow withdrawal to the original account owner.