Cyber-Attacks Against Maritime Industry Quadrupled in Last Few Months -
A recent report released by the British Ports Association and Astaara, a risk management firm based in the U.K., concludes that since February of...more
Cyber-Attacks Against Maritime Industry Quadrupled in Last Few Months -
A recent report released by the British Ports Association and Astaara, a risk management firm based in the U.K., concludes that since February of 2020,...more
6/28/2020
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Contact Tracing ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Hackers ,
Maritime Transport ,
Mobile Apps ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular
We have previously alerted our readers about the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which went into effect on January 1, 2020. CCPA is one of the strictest consumer privacy laws in the U.S. and is broadly applicable....more
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) has been on the books for years and is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). COPPA basically prohibits companies from collecting personal information from...more
A recent report released by the British Ports Association and Astaara, a risk management firm based in the U.K., concludes that since February 2020, the maritime industry has seen a dramatic increase in cyber-attacks....more
It is being reported by Cointelegraph that ransomware group Netwalker is offering for sale data it exfiltrated from Pennsylvania based Crozer-Keystone Health System after the system declined to pay the requested ransom....more
Alabama City Hit with Ransomware -
On June 5, 2020, Florence, Alabama’s information technology systems were hit with ransomware by the DoppelPaymer group demanding a ransom payment of $378,000 in bitcoin. Mayor Steve Holt...more
6/13/2020
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Hackers ,
Marketing ,
Microsoft ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Robocalling ,
Vulnerability Assessments
Sales and marketing professionals in companies are usually energetic, vivacious and creative. That’s what makes them so good at their jobs. But it’s also these excitable folks who can get companies in trouble when it comes to...more
As you know, I very rarely download mobile apps. Except for a multi-factor authentication app, and of course, the Jumbo privacy app....more
6/12/2020
/ Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Dark Web ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Hackers ,
Mobile App Privacy Guidelines ,
Personally Identifiable Information
On June 5, 2020, Florence, Alabama’s information technology systems were hit with ransomware by the DoppelPaymer group demanding a ransom payment of $378,000 in bitcoin....more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cybersecurity advisory arm issued a warning on its website that “[M]alicious cyber actors are targeting unpatched systems” with a new exploit code that on unpatched systems could...more
Capital One Required to Produce Forensic Report in Class Action -
As a litigator, when responding to any security incident, thoughtful consideration is given to the possibility that the security incident may wind up in...more
5/31/2020
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automation Systems ,
Capital One ,
Class Action ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Drones ,
Financial Services Industry ,
iPhone ,
Popular ,
Robotics ,
Toyota ,
Vulnerability Assessments
I had the pleasure of participating as a panelist this week for companies primarily involved in the maritime industry, and one of the topics discussed was the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model...more
We have urged readers in the past to pay attention to the pushes received from mobile phone manufacturers to update operating systems. Although the pushes claim that new features are included, there are also patches included...more
As a litigator, when responding to any security incident, thoughtful consideration is given to the possibility that the security incident may wind up in litigation, and therefore, certain decisions are made in anticipation of...more
Texas Court System Hit with Ransomware -
The Office of Court Administration in Texas (OCA) confirmed late last week that it is the victim of a ransomware attack. The OCA stated that it would not pay the ransom. “OCA was...more
There have been numerous examples of how hackers can get hold of sensitive and deeply personal information and use it against individuals to embarrass and extort them into sending money or compromising pictures to the hackers...more
After incidents of Zoom “bombing,” including a recent intrusion by hackers to disrupt a church service with foul content (don’t these guys have better things to do?), it has been reported that hackers are now taking advantage...more
The Office of Court Administration in Texas (OCA) confirmed late last week that it is the victim of a ransomware attack. The OCA stated that it would not pay the ransom. “OCA was able to catch the ransomware and limit its...more
Adult Streaming Site Leaves 7TB of Users’ Information Unsecured -
Live adult streaming website CAM4 has reportedly not secured 7TB of users’ information, which may be able to be used for blackmail and identity theft...more
5/11/2020
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Charitable Organizations ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Hackers ,
Health Care Providers ,
OCR ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Scams
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) has warned that financial services firms, and in particular smaller ones, are being attacked at an increased rate during the coronavirus pandemic....more
These days, news stations are frequently running stories concerning people being treated for COVID-19, the providers working tirelessly to care for them, and politicians visiting health care facilities for a first-hand look...more
I think that people in general are decent and good. There are always some bad apples, but during crises most people want to help others. During the coronavirus pandemic, many people are doing everything they can to help...more
Live adult streaming website CAM4 has reportedly not secured 7TB of users’ information, which may be able to be used for blackmail and identity theft purposes, according to researchers from Safety Detectives....more
5/8/2020
/ Adult Entertainment ,
Blackmail ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Hackers ,
Identity Theft ,
Internet Streaming ,
Online Platforms ,
Risk Management ,
Vulnerability Assessments
ExecuPharm Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack Published on Internet -
In a growing trend, pharmaceutical company ExecuPharm became the victim of a ransomware attack on March 13, 2020, by the CLOP ransomware group, which...more