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Baker Botts L.L.P.

'Ransom Cartel' Leader Indicted: A Reminder of Cybercrime’s Growing Reach

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The recent indictment of Maksim Silnikau, a Belarusian and Ukrainian national, is a clear reminder that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and bold....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

TeamViewer Attacked by Russian-Based Cybercriminals

TeamViewer, which provides remote connectivity products and services, announced that it detected a cybersecurity event on its internal IT system on June 26, 2024. TeamViewer stated that it did not affect the TeamViewer...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Boeing Hit with LockBit Ransomware

Boeing has confirmed that its parts and distribution site has been attacked by LockBit ransomware, which is believed to be Russian based. Boeing has said that the attack has not affected flight safety. Boeing is investigating...more

The Volkov Law Group

Ransomware Criminal Prosecution of Russian National Underscores Pervasive Ransomware Risks

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In today’s world of cyber threats, many companies have fallen victim to ransomware attacks.  Corporate boards and senior executives face serious issues when their companies are attacked. The payment of ransom is not only...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - March 2023 #2

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CYBERSECURITY - Clop Claims Zero-Day Attacks Against 130 Organizations - Russia-linked ransomware gang Clop has claimed that it has attacked over 130 organizations since late January, using a zero-day vulnerability in...more

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Clop Claims Zero-Day Attacks Against 130 Organizations

Russia-linked ransomware gang Clop has claimed that it has attacked over 130 organizations since late January, using a zero-day vulnerability in the GoAnywhere MFT secure file transfer tool, and was successful in stealing...more

HaystackID

[Webcast Transcript] CFIUS Compliance: Your Approach May Be A Matter of National Security

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Editor’s Note: On July 27, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the topic of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) compliance. CFIUS is a U.S. government interagency committee with the...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Small Businesses Don’t Recognize Risk of Cyber-Attack Despite Repeated Warnings

CNBC surveys over 2,000 small businesses each quarter to get their thoughts on the overall business environment and their small business’ health. According to the latest CNBC/SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey, despite...more

Woodruff Sawyer

Nation-State Cyber Attacks and Insurance Response: Revisiting the War Exclusion

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has prompted renewed concerns from many cyber insurance policyholders as to the insurability of nation-state sponsored cyber attacks. In a previous Woodruff Sawyer blog post, we have outlined...more

Locke Lord LLP

Russian Threats and the Need to Protect Critical Infrastructure

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U.S. authorities have increased warnings of threats to critical infrastructure from Russian sources and have laid the groundwork for 72-hour reporting requirements for critical infrastructure organizations. At the end of...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Possible Cyberwarfare? Here’s How to Stay Armed.

On March 18, 2022, President Biden issued a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom (the “March 18th letter”) requesting that he secure California’s computer systems and critical infrastructure in light of recent Russian...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - April 2022 #5

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CYBERSECURITY - State Department Offers $10M Reward for Information on Russian Officers Involved in Malicious Cyber Activities - The U.S. Department of State has announced a $10 million reward for “information leading to...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

State Department Offers $10M Reward for Information on Russian Officers Involved in Malicious Cyber Activities

The U.S. Department of State has announced a $10 million reward for “information leading to the identification or location of any person who, while acting at the direction or under the control of a foreign government,...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

U.S. Government Details Prolonged Cyber Scheme by Russian State Actors Targeting the Energy Sector

Last month, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a joint advisory providing “information on multiple...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - April 2022 #4

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CYBERSECURITY - Intelligence Points to Likely Russian Attacks on Critical Infrastructure - The cybersecurity authorities of the United States (including CISA, FBI, NSA and DOE), Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Intelligence Points to Likely Russian Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

The cybersecurity authorities of the United States (including CISA, FBI, NSA and DOE), Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) on April 20, 2022, “to warn...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Biden Administration Issues Another Stark Warning on Cybersecurity

On Monday, March 21, 2022, President Biden issued a statement “reiterating [prior] warnings based on evolving intelligence that the Russian Government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks” against the United States...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - March 2022 #3

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CYBERSECURITY - Cyber-Attackers Politically Aligned - The most recent Accenture Global Incident Report (the Report) shows that cyber-attackers have political views and are divided between support for Russia or Ukraine....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Cyber-Attackers Politically Aligned

The most recent Accenture Global Incident Report (the Report) shows that cyber-attackers have political views and are divided between support for Russia or Ukraine. According to the Report, entitled “Global Incident...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - March 2022 #2

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CYBERSECURITY - Chinese APT41 Attacking State Networks - Although we are receiving frequent alerts from CISA and the FBI about the potential for increased cyber threats coming out of Russia, China continues its cyber...more

Dechert LLP

Dechert Cyber Bits - Issue 9

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The U.S. and many other nations recently imposed unprecedented sanctions on Russia in response to Russia’s military action in Ukraine. More details about some of these sanctions can be found in Dechert’s related OnPoint...more

Morgan Lewis

Update: Ukraine Conflict Has Implications for Cyberinsurance Policies, Including War Exclusions

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The conflict in Ukraine has raised significant cybersecurity concerns for businesses in the United States and across the world, resulting in an increased focus on using cyberinsurance to mitigate any resulting losses. The...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - March 2022

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CYBERSECURITY - CISA/FBI Advisory Warns of Destructive Malware Used Against Ukraine - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI issued a joint advisory this week alerting organizations of...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded: Technology Law Insights, Volume 3, Issue 4

War in the Time of Crypto - "In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which side is crypto helping? Both." Why this is important: The world continues to watch Russia's invasion of Ukraine as it dominates news outlets. An...more

Fisher Phillips

Shields Up: 10 Proactive Steps Employers Can Take to Prevent Russian Cybersecurity Attacks

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Tensions have been heightening in the Russia-Ukraine crisis given the Russian military invasion that took place late last night – and while this conflict seems to be thousands of miles away, its effects on your business could...more

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