Cyber crime has become an increasing priority for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Richard T. Jacobs, assistant special agent in charge for the FBI, spoke at length during a seminar hosted by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association in New York on Tuesday about cybersecurity threats and how firms can better protect themselves.

"Cyber has been one of the most challenging environments for me to operate in, and because of that complexity and level of challenge, our director has made cyber a priority for the FBI," Jacobs says.

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