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'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

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Cyberattacks on the Energy Sector Continue to Rise

Cyberattacks on the energy sector have been rapidly growing since 2017, and we saw an all-time high of cyberattack events on the sector in 2022. The energy sector is particularly vulnerable due to these types of attacks due...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Why are Company Ransomware Payments Dropping Dramatically?

Companies are increasingly choosing not to pay ransom for ransomware and extortionware due to the growing associated risks. In fact, a recent report by crypto-crime analyst firm Chainalysis found that payments to threat...more

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Ankura CTIX FLASH Update - December 2022 - 2

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Colombian Energy Provider Empresas Públicas de Medellín Suffers ALPHV Ransomware Attack - Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), one of Colombia's largest public energy, water, gas, sanitation, and telecommunication...more

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CISA to Oversee Enforcement of Cyber Incident Reporting in Critical Infrastructure

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On March 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA), which will require critical infrastructure owners and operators (among other things) to report...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Hackers Caused a Traffic Jam in Moscow

Hackers caused a massive traffic jam in Moscow by exploiting the ride-sharing app Yandex Taxi and using it to summon dozens of taxis to a single location. While Yandex has not confirmed the attacker’s identity, the hacktivist...more

Ankura

Ankura CTIX FLASH Update - September 2022

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"EvilProxy" Provides Low-Skill Threat Actors Access to Advanced Phishing Techniques - A new Phishing-as-a-Service (PaaS) platform dubbed "EvilProxy" has been discovered by Resecurity researchers. PaaS platforms allow...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

[Flash Webinar] "Cyberwar and the ‘Iceberg Problem’ in Ukraine and Beyond. Can the USG Stop Cyberattacks Against the Private...

Russian intelligence agencies have hacked dozens of civilian organizations in the U.S. and other Ukraine-allied nations since February. While this activity has garnered a great deal of attention due to the conflict in...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Why Cybersecurity Will Never Be the Same After the Russian Invasion

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world of business will never be the same again. Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco recently said that the world’s “geopolitical landscape is more challenging and complex than...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

Burr & Forman

Protecting Against Cyber Threats During the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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“Most of America’s critical infrastructure is owned and operated by the private sector and critical infrastructure owners, and operators must accelerate efforts to lock their digital doors.” — President Joe Biden, March 2022 ...more

Lathrop GPM

Shields Up: Russian Cyberattacks Headed Our Way

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As we watch the televised Russian invasion of Ukraine with horrific destruction and casualties caused by missiles, tanks, and other conventional warfare the hostilities may seem far away and distant. As Russia continues to...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

Morrison & Foerster LLP

UK Quarterly Review: Business Crime, Investigations, and Regulatory Enforcement - April 2022

As the world watches in horror as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to unfold, the UK, as well as its allies and partners, has introduced a number of sanctions and trade restrictions in response. In this Quarterly...more

Benesch

Ransomware Response Complicated by Growing Number of Sanctions in Wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Entities facing significant legal risk, no matter the circumstances, if they make ransom payments to attackers connected to, or originating from Russia. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the U.S. government...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

K&L Gates LLP

HUB Talks: OnRisk: The Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Insurance for State-Sponsored Cyberattacks

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In this episode, partners Jeff Meagher and Lucas Tanglen, along with associate Reymond Yammine, discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict and insurance for state-sponsored cyberattacks, including lessons learned from the NotPetya...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up 04/13/22

Phishing schemes target the mortgage industry, housing prices rise in Europe as Ukrainian refugees flee from their home country, the SEC announces new climate change regulations that will impact commercial real estate, and...more

Ankura

A Cyber Threat Analysis of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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The Ankura Cyber Threat Investigations & Expert Services (CTIX) team conducted a technical analysis of historical and ongoing adversarial activity associated with the current Ukrainian/Russian conflict. In doing so, the CTIX...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Will an Act of War Destroy Your Cyberinsurance Coverage?

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Cyberinsurance spurs many complaints from US business. The cost is skyrocketing, retentions (deductibles) are rising quickly, and the insurance companies push their own panel lawyers on customers despite other relationships....more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

President Says Russia “Exploring” Cyberattacks Against U.S.

On Monday, President Biden warned U.S. companies to be on guard against Russian cyberattacks, citing intelligence as a call to action. “I have previously warned about the potential that Russia could conduct malicious...more

Adams and Reese LLP

Critical Infrastructure Providers Face New Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements

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On Tuesday, March 15, President Joe Biden signed into law a $1.5 trillion government funding bill that included new legislation mandating critical infrastructure owners and operators to report a substantial cyber-attack and...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

President Biden Reiterates Warnings of Russian Cyberattack

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On March 21, 2022, President Biden issued a statement reiterating warnings that Russia is “exploring” options for potential cyberattacks against the United States in retaliation for sanctions against Russia for its invasion...more

Miller Canfield

Preparing for Cyberattacks and Limiting Liability

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The U.S. government and military experts have been warning U.S. companies that Russia may launch significant cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, financial institutions and businesses in retaliation for the sanctions...more

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