New Year’s is a time to look back on the happenings of the year and focus on the lessons and reminders those events have provided. For our final newsletter of the year, we’d like to share with you our top 10 most read posts...more
12/31/2018
/ Banking Sector ,
Blockchain ,
Connected Items ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Hackers ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Wells Fargo
The “security principle” under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires that organizations process personal data securely by means of “appropriate” technical and organizational measures....more
11/27/2018
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Encryption ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Passwords ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
UK ,
UK ICO
According to a new report by Datto, Inc. (its third annual Global State of the Channel Ransomware Report), ransomware continues to be the top cyber-attack experienced by small- and medium-sized companies. Some managed service...more
11/21/2018
/ Connected Cars ,
Data Privacy ,
Drones ,
Fingerprints ,
France ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Internet of Things ,
Phishing Scams ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Wire Fraud
Last month, the French data protection authority (the CNIL) issued initial guidance addressing issues that applications utilizing blockchain technology should consider in order to comply with the European General Data...more
11/15/2018
/ Blockchain ,
CNIL ,
Data Controller ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
EU ,
France ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Right to Erasure
On October 1, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its “Medical Device Cybersecurity Regional Incident Preparedness and Response Playbook” to address continued threats to medical devices that could affect...more
10/8/2018
/ Airspace ,
ATDS ,
Auto-Dialed Calls ,
Bitcoin ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Currency ,
Drones ,
Facebook ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hackers ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Medical Devices ,
OMB ,
Online Platforms ,
Part 107 ,
Popular ,
Public Safety ,
Robocalling ,
Social Media ,
Social Networks ,
Toyota ,
Trading Platforms ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems ,
Virtual Currency
We reported last week that a spyware maker recently compromised users’ and victims’ sensitive information. Since that time, another spyware maker, mSpy, which holds itself out as having over a million users employing its...more
9/11/2018
/ Banking Sector ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Criminal Convictions ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Framework ,
Data Breach ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Hackers ,
Insurance Industry ,
Legislative Agendas ,
NYDFS ,
Pending Legislation ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Spyware ,
State and Local Government ,
Vulnerability Assessments ,
Yahoo!
It has been reported that a hacker was able to break into the servers of TheTruthSpy, a company that is described as “one of the most notorious stalkerware companies out there” (Motherboard, August 2018) and was able to steal...more
9/4/2018
/ Airspace ,
Arbitration ,
Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Blockchain ,
Commercial Use ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Do Not Call List ,
Drones ,
Emerging Technology Companies ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hackers ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Safety Standards ,
Southwest Airlines ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced on July 19, 2018, that it is directing the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) “to develop and submit modifications to the NERC Reliability...more
7/30/2018
/ Banking Sector ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Bulk Electric System ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
Dark Web ,
Digital Currency ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Drones ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
Final Rules ,
Financial Fraud ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Hackers ,
LifeLock ,
Malware ,
National Security ,
NERC ,
Phishing Scams ,
Popular ,
Reliability Standards ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sensitive Business Information ,
US Air Force ,
Utilities Sector ,
Virtual Currency
Add Connecticut, Ohio and Vermont to the list of states passing legislation focused on the potential disruptive impact of blockchain – the technology underlying cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. ...more
7/24/2018
/ Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Currency ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Financial Instruments ,
Financial Transactions ,
New Legislation ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Virtual Currency
As numerous states propose and enact legislation focused on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, in 2018, no state has been more aggressive in this space than Wyoming. ...more
4/3/2018
/ Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Currency ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
Money Transmitter ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
State and Local Government ,
Token Sales ,
Virtual Currency
As of February 15, 2018, banks, insurance companies, and other financial services institutions and licensees regulated by the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) are required to file their first certification of...more
2/16/2018
/ Banking Sector ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Framework ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Currency ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Drones ,
Extortion ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HITECH Act ,
Information Technology ,
Insurance Industry ,
Medical Records ,
No-Fly Zones ,
NYDFS ,
Olympics ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Virtual Currency
On February 15, 2018, banks, insurance companies, and other financial services institutions and licensees regulated by the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) will be required to file their first certification of...more
2/15/2018
/ Banking Sector ,
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Framework ,
Data Protection ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Information Technology ,
Insurance Industry ,
NYDFS ,
Popular ,
Risk Management
As previously reported, state legislatures throughout the country continue to propose legislation designed to facilitate the use of blockchain-based technology by businesses within their states....more
Apple has pushed an update to iOS 11.2 to its users. Users should consider pushing any updates that are recommended by the manufacturer, as there is usually a reason behind the update, and many times it is to fix a...more
12/22/2017
/ Apple ,
Blockchain ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Data Breach ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Hackers ,
Mobile Apps ,
Mobile Devices ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Registration Requirement ,
Risk Management ,
Smartphones ,
Technology ,
Trump Administration ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems ,
Vulnerability Assessments
While the investment potential of cryptocurrencies, including BitCoin, has been all over the news in recent weeks, state governments have begun to explore the practical applications of blockchain – the technology underlying...more
FBI Issues Flash Alert on Apache Struts Vulnerability -
The Apache Struts vulnerability has been mentioned frequently in the media over the past month, as it is believed to have been involved in one of the largest and most...more
10/18/2017
/ Blockchain ,
Breach Notification Rule ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Currency ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Drones ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Faxes ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Hackers ,
Health Care Providers ,
HIPAA Breach ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
Office Equipment ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Fraud ,
Unregistered Securities ,
Virtual Currency ,
Vulnerability Assessments
In its first lawsuit targeting Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed fraud charges against the creator of the ICOs marketed as “REcoin” and “DRC.” The action, filed in the...more
10/10/2017
/ Blockchain ,
Digital Currency ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
Investment Fraud ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Violations ,
Token Sales ,
Unregistered Securities ,
Virtual Currency
In the latest example of security risks attendant to initial coin offerings (ICOs), on August 21st the blockchain startup Enigma reported that online scammers used fake solicitations for an ICO presale to steal approximately...more
On February 27, 2017, news reports disclosed a major security breach involving Spiral Toys, the seller of the CloudPets brand of internet-connected stuffed animals. The Bluetooth-connected CloudPets toys allow users to...more
3/9/2017
/ Children's Toys ,
COPPA ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Internet of Things ,
Mobile Devices ,
Popular ,
Smart Devices ,
Smartphones ,
Technology
On October 14, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Cybersecurity (EX) Task Force released an updated draft of its Cybersecurity Bill of Rights. The bill, which updates a prior draft published for...more
The U.S. Supreme Court kicked 2015 off with an intellectual property bang, issuing two important rulings earlier this week. Both decisions focus on the facts underpinning intellectual property disputes—who decides them and...more
1/23/2015
/ Claim Construction ,
Clear Error Standard ,
De Novo Standard of Review ,
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ,
Hana Financial v Hana Bank ,
Jury Questions ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Pharmaceutical Patents ,
Popular ,
SCOTUS ,
Tacking ,
Teva v Sandoz ,
Trademarks