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Foley & Lardner LLP

Cybersecurity in the Age of Industry 4.0 - Part 1

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As the manufacturing sector continues to embrace the hyper-connected era of Smart Manufacturing, known as Industry 4.0, more and more organizations are integrating advanced automation, artificial intelligence (AI), the...more

BakerHostetler

Weekly Blockchain Blog - September 2024

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Crypto Payments Firms Announce New Integrations and Initiatives - According to reports, fintech bank Revolut recently announced a partnership with Ledger, a major crypto hardware wallet provider, to make it easier for...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Estafas por Correo Electrónico Continúan Engañando a Contribuyentes

El 7/16/24, el IRS advirtió a los contribuyentes y profesionales de impuestos cómo las estafas por correo electrónico continúan teniendo como objetivo engañar a los contribuyentes robando información fiscal y financiera...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Email Scams Continue to Trick Taxpayers

On 7/16/24, the IRS warned taxpayers and tax professionals how email scams continue to aim to trick taxpayers by stealing sensitive tax and financial information. This information consists of passwords, bank account numbers,...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Seven Years After Worldwide NotPetya Attacks, OCR Singles Out PA System, Collects Nearly $1M

Unleashed on June 27, 2017, NotPetya caused an estimated $10 billion in damages globally, among the costliest ransomware attacks in history. In 2018, the Trump administration—in tandem with the British government—blamed...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Recent Developments for Directors - August Edition

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Last month, the SEC announced another enforcement action emphasizing the need for early disclosure of cybersecurity events. In the recent action, the company had taken three weeks to act on internal alerts of malware on its...more

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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

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

SharpRhino Malware Targeting IT Professionals

Information technology professionals—beware of SharpRhino—a malware variant attributed to threat actor cybercriminals associated with Hunters International. It is being reported that Hunters International is the “10th most...more

Fisher Phillips

If a Cybersecurity Firm Can Fall For the Latest AI Workplace Scam, So Can You: 10 Steps to Protect Your Business

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A prominent cybersecurity training company just fell victim to an increasingly common scam when it hired a remote worker who turned out to be a North Korean cybercriminal that used AI deepfake tools to fake his identity and...more

Woodruff Sawyer

2024 Guide to Cyber Liability Insurance

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Twenty-one percent (21%) of S&P 500 companies experienced breaches in 2023, according to a report by SecurityScorecard. IBM states the average cost of a data breach globally last year was $4.45 million—a 15% increase over the...more

Cozen O'Connor

Arkansas AG Alleges Temu Uses E-Commerce App for Unlawful Data Access

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Arkansas AG Tim Griffin has filed a lawsuit against PDD Holdings Inc. and WhaleCo Inc., d/b/a Temu, alleging that Temu’s popular online shopping app operates as malware that is designed to gain unauthorized access to users’...more

Hogan Lovells

FBI obtains 7,000 LockBit decryption keys providing some victims relief

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Victims of LockBit ransomware attacks can reach out to the FBI for decryption keys and all companies can prepare against ransomware attacks. The FBI secured 7,000 LockBit decryption keys, providing victims of LockBit...more

Ankura

Proactive Defense: A Step-by-Step Guide To Assessing Your Organization's Cyber Risk

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In the continuously evolving landscape of cyber threats, organizations must be proactive in identifying and mitigating potential risks to their digital assets and operations. A critical step in building cyber resilience is...more

Woodruff Sawyer

The Growing Cyber Risks in Fintech and How to Mitigate Them

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The fintech revolution has reshaped the financial world, creating new opportunities to borrow, save, transact, and invest like never before. With no signs of slowing, fintech revenues are projected to grow sixfold from $245...more

BakerHostetler

Deeper Dive into the Data - May 2024

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Every spring, BakerHostetler collects, analyzes, and compares key metrics on the incident response matters we handled in the prior year. The output – our Data Security Incident Response (DSIR) Report – highlights key findings...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: Discovery Requests of Private Email and Social Media Accounts, Plus, Microsoft Unveils “Air Gapped” LLM

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Courts Rule for Private Email and Social Media Discovery - In two separate recent rulings, courts granted discovery related to private email accounts and private social media account usernames in requests made by...more

BakerHostetler

What a Long Strange Breach It’s Been

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10th Anniversary Look Back - While 2014 may not really seem that long ago, consider this: In 2014, Tom Brady was still the quarterback of the New England Patriots, with nine years to go until his retirement from the NFL....more

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Alarming Insurance Gaps and Soaring Breach Rates Call for a United Front in Cybersecurity

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Editor's Note: The convergence of CYE's and Surfshark's analyses reveals a critical juncture in the fight against cyber threats. With the U.S. leading global data breaches and businesses facing significant insurance coverage...more

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Ambient Light Sensors to Malware Threats: MIT Unveils Smartphone Privacy Risks Amid Market Turbulence

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Editor's Note: In a significant study from MIT's CSAIL, researchers have unveiled vulnerabilities in smartphone ambient light sensors, highlighting them as potential channels for privacy breaches. This discovery underscores...more

Mintz - Antitrust Viewpoints

Treasury Department Warns Financial Institutions to Prepare for AI-Age Fraud — AI: The Washington Report

Pursuant to President Biden’s October 2023 AI executive order, the US Department of Treasury (Treasury) released a report on cybersecurity risks in the financial services sector in March 2024. While recognizing the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Many More Defense Contractors Now Eligible for DoD Cyberthreat Info-Sharing Program

On March 12, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) finalized a rule to open its Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity (CS) Program to all defense contractors who own or operate an unclassified information system that...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Wire-Fraud, Data Breach, and Phishing: A Live Action Role Play for In House Counsel

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At the recent In-House Counsel Seminar, three Ward and Smith attorneys presented a realistic role play response to an incidence of wire fraud, addressing red flags associated with fraudulent communications, corporate incident...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack: 10 Lessons Learned

Why does it matter to you? In February of 2024, Change Healthcare, a prominent player in the healthcare industry, fell victim to a ransomware attack that sent shockwaves through its systems and networks. The incident...more

Cozen O'Connor

The State AG Report – 3.21.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Wisconsin Shows Timeshare Exit Company the Exit - ...more

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Malware Alert: FTC Sweeps $26 Million Settlement in Alleged Popup Scam

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The FTC has reached a $26 million proposed settlement with tech support firms Restoro Cyprus Limited and Reimage Cyprus Limited (collectively, “RCL”) for allegedly marketing their computer repair services using deceptive...more

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