2018-04-30

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Circular to Licensed Exchange Companies on Ransomware Protection

The Central Bank of Jordan mandates Licensed Exchange Companies to implement specific cybersecurity measures to mitigate ransomware risks. The circular requires the application of operating system updates, continuous antivirus scanning, strict privilege management, and the disabling of macro scripts in email attachments. It further obligates entities to maintain secure offline backups, conduct annual penetration tests, and immediately report any security breaches to the regulator.

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