Economy🌐 Available in EnglishSeptember 28, 2026

Federal Reserve’s watchdog warns of security ‘deficiencies’ at central bank - Financial Times

Federal Reserve’s watchdog warns of security ‘deficiencies’ at central bank - Financial Times
Financial Times
F
Financial Times
Original Source

The Federal Reserve's independent watchdog has warned of multiple security deficiencies at the U.S. central bank. The alerts point to vulnerabilities in protective systems and security procedures that could potentially expose sensitive financial operations to risk.

Subscribe to read

* Sign In
* Subscribe

Open side navigation menuOpen search bar

SubscribeSign In

Popular Searches

* What is the latest news on the UK economy?
* Western support for Ukraine
* How will AI be regulated?
* UK inflation vs the world
* How will the UK economy fare in 2026?

* Home
* World

Sections

+ World Home
+ Middle East war
+ Global Economy
+ UK
+ US
+ China
+ Africa
+ Asia Pacific
+ Emerging Markets
+ Europe
+ War in Ukraine
+ Americas
+ Middle East & North Africa

Most Read

+ How London became the property market’s black sheep
+ Five men arrested over alleged RAF Fairford terror plot released on bail
+ Nvidia launches record $150bn share buyback
+ Seoul accuses Ukraine of violating secrecy pact on North Korean soldiers
+ Bond sell-off deepens as oil prices rise
* US

Sections

+ US Home
+ US Economy
+ US Companies
+ US Politics & Policy

Most Read

+ Nvidia launches record $150bn share buyback
+ SpaceX’s Starship rocket reaches orbit for the first time despite engine failure
+ AI hyperscalers are transforming debt
+ The crisis at Big Law powerhouse Weil
+ For once, the Fed has put Main Street before Wall Street
* Companies

Sections

+ Companies Home
+ Energy
+ Financials
+ Health
+ Industrials
+ Media
+ Professional Services
+ Retail & Consumer
+ Tech Sector
+ Telecoms
+ Transport

Most Read

+ Nvidia launches record $150bn share buyback
+ SpaceX’s Starship rocket reaches orbit for the first time despite engine failure
+ AI hyperscalers are transforming debt
+ The crisis at Big Law powerhouse Weil
+ Shares in UK housebuilders surge on new Help to Buy scheme
* Tech

Sections

+ Tech Home
+ Artificial intelligence
+ Semiconductors
+ Cyber Security
+ Social Media

Most Read

+ Nvidia launches record $150bn share buyback
+ ASML’s accidental CEO on why the AI boom is no bubble
+ What is the AI capex breakeven rate?
+ Trump hosts Anthropic boss Dario Amodei at White House dinner
+ The rules of AI etiquette
* Markets

Sections

+ Markets Home
+ Alphaville
+ Markets Data
+ Private markets
+ Equities
+ Bonds
+ Currencies
+ Commodities
+ Crypto
+ Monetary Policy Radar
+ Wealth Management
+ Moral Money
+ ETF Hub
+ Asset management

Most Read

+ Nvidia launches record $150bn share buyback
+ Bond sell-off deepens as oil prices rise
+ AI hyperscalers are transforming debt
+ Rich turn to borrowing against private equity holdings as payouts slow
+ World’s worst-performing market slashes minimum price for stocks
* Climate
* Opinion

Sections

+ Opinion Home
+ Columnists
+ The FT View
+ The Big Read
+ Lex
+ Obituaries
+ Letters

Most Read

+ Why Europe’s centre will hold
+ A message for the chancellor: the time is now ripe for tax reform
+ The real lesson from the Man City affair
+ For once, the Fed has put Main Street before Wall Street
+ A TV series shows Britain is woefully unprepared for war
* Lex
* Work & Careers

Sections

+ Work & Careers Home
+ Business School Rankings
+ Business Education
+ Europe's Start-Up Hubs
+ Entrepreneurship
+ Recruitment
+ Business Books
+ Business Travel
+ Working It

Most Read

+ An LA bartenders’ crawl across the city’s best drinking dens
+ The executives going ‘fractional’, not freelance
* Life & Arts

Sections

+ Life & Arts Home
+ Arts
+ Books
+ Food & Drink
+ FT Magazine
+ House & Home
+ Style
+ Puzzles
+ Travel
+ FT Globetrotter

Most Read

+ Pass the popcorn: New York’s film-goers are on the warpath
+ Roll the Calls by Ari Emanuel — agent, provocateur
+ Want to electrify your classic car? Start here
+ The quiet tragedies of young old age
+ How much? The realities of rising home renovation costs
* How To Spend It
* Stocks Game

MenuSearch

* Home
* World
* US
* Companies
* Tech
* Markets
* Climate
* Opinion
* Lex
* Work & Careers
* Life & Arts
* How To Spend It
* Stocks Game

Financial Times

SubscribeSign In

Popular Searches

* What is the latest news on the UK economy?
* Western support for Ukraine
* How will AI be regulated?
* UK inflation vs the world
* How will the UK economy fare in 2026?

Federal Reserve exposed to security ‘deficiencies’, watchdog warns

Subscribe to unlock this article

Save over 40% on Standard Digital

was $540 now $299 for your first year.

Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on annualised monthly price.

Subscribe for $299

* Global news & analysis
* Expert opinion
* FT App on Android & iOS
* FT Edit app
* First FT: the day’s biggest stories
* 20+ curated newsletters
* Follow topics and set up personalized alerts
* FT Videos & Podcasts
* 10 monthly gift articles to share

Explore more offers.

Trial

$1 for 4 weeks

Then $75 per month. Complete digital access with exclusive insights and industry deep dives on any device. Cancel anytime during your trial.

Select

* Global news & analysis
* Expert opinion
* FT App on Android & iOS
* FT Edit: Access on iOS and web
* FirstFT: the day's biggest stories
* 20+ curated newsletters
* Follow topics & set alerts with myFT
* FT Videos & Podcasts
* 20 monthly gift articles to share
* Lex: FT's flagship investment column
* 15+ Premium newsletters by leading experts
* FT Digital Edition: our digitised print edition

Premium Digital

Complete coverage

$75 per month

Complete digital access with exclusive insights and industry deep dives on any device.

Select

* Global news & analysis
* Expert opinion
* FT App on Android & iOS
* FT Edit: Access on iOS and web
* FirstFT: the day's biggest stories
* 20+ curated newsletters
* Follow topics & set alerts with myFT
* FT Videos & Podcasts
* 20 monthly gift articles to share
* Lex: FT's flagship investment column
* 15+ Premium newsletters by leading experts
* FT Digital Edition: our digitised print edition

Print

Save over 65%

was $409 now $129 for your first year

Save now on our curated print edition delivered Monday - Saturday\* plus our digitised print replica. Savings based on annual price.

Select

* Weekday Print Edition
* FT Weekend
* FT Digital Edition: our digitised print edition
* Global news & analysis
* Expert opinion
* Special features
* Exclusive FT analysis

Check whether you already have free access via your university or organisation.

Terms & Conditions apply

\*Hand delivery availability confirmed when you enter your address.

Explore our full range of subscriptions.

For individuals

Discover all the plans currently available in your country

DigitalPrintPrint + Digital

For multiple readers

Digital access for organisations. Includes exclusive features and content.

FT Professional

!Over one million readers pay to read the Financial TimesFind out why

Useful links

Support

Help CentreContact UsAbout UsAccessibilityCareersSuppliers

Legal & Privacy

Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal InformationCopyrightSlavery Statement & Policies

Services

Share News Tips SecurelyIndividual SubscriptionsProfessional SubscriptionsRepublishingExecutive Job SearchAdvertise with the FTFollow the FT on XFT ChannelsFT Schools

Tools

PortfolioFT AppFT Digital EditionFT EditAlerts HubBusiness School RankingsSubscription ManagerNews feedNewslettersCurrency Converter

Community & Events

FT Live EventsFT ForumsFT Leaders Academy

More from the FT Group

Markets data delayed by at least 15 minutes. © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2026. FT (Financial Times) and ‘Financial Times’ are trademarks of The Financial Times Ltd.
The Financial Times and its journalism are subject to a self-regulation regime under the FT

🔗 Share Article

Tags:#الاحتياطي الفيدرالي#الأمن السيبراني#البنك المركزي الأمريكي#الرقابة المصرفية#التحديات الأمنية#الاستقرار المالي

For Context

Related reads from the same topic or latest developments