Yesterday, the Supreme Court resolved a circuit split on the scope of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (CFAA) in a decision that emphasizes the importance of how organizations manage access to their systems. ...more
While the spread of COVID-19 may finally be slowing, government enforcement of pandemic-related fraud is not. It is surging. And that may explain why you are hearing from the government more than usual, or will soon....more
For the third time in less than a month, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a major enforcement action against an international cybercriminal organization that infiltrated public and private computer...more
This past week the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Treasury (Treasury) released a joint advisory report on HIDDEN COBRA—the cyber...more
On successive days last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled enforcement actions against international cybercriminal organizations that utilized ransomware to infect computer systems and then extort payment, often...more
On July 6, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of the Treasury released detailed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan-level data to the public. This information includes loan amounts, borrower...more
The U.S. Department of Justice recently updated its extensive guidance to federal prosecutors across the country regarding how to evaluate corporate compliance programs. This document is a must-read for company leadership,...more
Many government entities have already begun review and enforcement actions related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The Small Business Administration...more
The Department of Defense recently released version 1.0 of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), a unified cybersecurity standard for future DoD acquisitions. The CMMC is a cybersecurity assessment model and...more
For years, corporate boards have hired third-party companies to conduct financial audits to assure that there is no fraud or other breaches of fiduciary responsibility by management. Cyber risks should be managed similarly. ...more
Continuing our coverage of cybersecurity issues during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), we have identified 5 important cybersecurity questions and talking points you can use to start a meaningful cybersecurity...more