The Turks & Caicos Financial Services Commission published a cybersecurity advisory urging stakeholders to heighten vigilance amid an increase in phishing emails and other malicious online activity, and it raised the minimum password length requirement for the KRegistry system to 15 characters. The Commission encouraged users to adopt strong passphrases that are easy to remember but hard to guess, noting that longer, more complex passphrases provide stronger protection than short passwords. It also reiterated basic cyber hygiene expectations, including caution with links and attachments, verification of sender details before sharing sensitive information, enabling multi-factor authentication where available, keeping software and security tools updated, avoiding saving passwords in browsers in favour of secure password managers, and promptly reporting suspected phishing attempts or unusual activity. With October identified as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, organisations were encouraged to use the period to reinforce staff awareness and safe practices.
Turks & Caicos Financial Services Commission 2025-09-22
Turks & Caicos Financial Services Commission raises KRegistry minimum password length to 15 characters and warns of increased phishing
The Turks & Caicos Financial Services Commission issued a cybersecurity advisory urging increased vigilance due to rising phishing emails and malicious online activity, and raised the KRegistry system's minimum password length to 15 characters. The advisory emphasizes strong passphrases, basic cyber hygiene, and multi-factor authentication. October is highlighted as Cybersecurity Awareness Month to reinforce staff awareness and safe practices.