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J.S. Held

The Dark Side of Artificial Intelligence: Scams and Frauds

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AI is technology that enables computers to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving skills, whereas deepfake is synthetic media that has been digitally manipulated to replace and mimic one person’s likeness. AI has...more

Perkins Coie

‘Tis the Season… for Cybercriminals: A Holiday Reminder for Retailers

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As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, it also becomes a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to target retailers, their suppliers, and their customers.  As The Hacker News reports, criminal use of artificial...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Why Executive Teams Should Prepare for the Cybersecurity and Fraud Risks of Deepfakes

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The widespread availability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has enabled the growing use of “deepfakes,” whereby the human voice and likeness can be replicated seamlessly such that impersonations are impossible to detect...more

J.S. Held

Benefits of a vCISO in the Age of AI-Driven Cyberattacks

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Cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence have become more sophisticated as bad actors utilize machine learning to analyze vulnerabilities, automate exploits, and outpace traditional security measures. Through the use...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #411 – Phishing Attacks Increased 40% in 2023

Everyone thinks they can spot a phishing email. If true, we would not see so many security incidents, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. The statistics are overwhelming that phishing emails are a significant cause of data...more

J.S. Held

Cybercrime vs. Cybersecurity: Learning the Tactics of Criminals to Protect Your Interests

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Gone are the days where technological solutions were “nice to have” options to provide us with better access to resources and improved process efficiencies. Nowadays, technological solutions – and specifically those that...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 4, May 2024

MIT Report Details New Cybersecurity Risks - “Cloud misconfigurations, more sophisticated ransomware, and vendor exploitation attacks are contributing to rising cyberattacks.” Why this is important: Worldwide spending...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - April 2024 #2

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CYBERSECURITY - New Threat: Scattered Spider International Coalition of Hackers - Cyber adversaries in China and Russia continue to be a formidable threat to U.S. based companies. In the past, scams might be detected...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

HC3 Warns Health Sector About Social Engineering Attacks Against IT Help Desks

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) recently issued an Alert warning that “threat actors employing advanced social engineering tactics to target IT help desks in the health sector and gain initial access...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Cybersecurity: What to Watch for in 2024

In 2024, businesses will continue to face an evolving landscape of cyber threats, along with an increasingly complex regulatory environment. With heightened scrutiny from regulators, consumers, and investors, the need to...more

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The 2023 Cyber Year in Review

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The Most Significant Developments in Cybersecurity and Cyber-Related Liability Risks - As we reflect upon 2023, it will unfortunately be remembered as a record-breaking year for ransomware and cybercrime....more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - November 2023

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CYBERSECURITY - Hackers Steal $4.4M Crypto Using Data Linked to LastPass Breach - According to Bleeping Computer, crypto fraud researchers at ZachXBT, and MetaMask developer Taylor Monahan have reported that on October 25,...more

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If Your Password Is On This List, It’s Time to Change It

It’s been several years since I have written about password hygeine. I have been hoping that a better security solution would be widely adopted and while I hear rumors in that regard, passwords still reign supreme. So when I...more

Dechert LLP

Dechert Cyber Bits - Issue 30

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Cybersecurity Alert: Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Fallout - Undoubtedly, cyber criminals are out in full force with phishing links and other scams trying to capitalize on the disruption and panic that many...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - March 2022

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CYBERSECURITY - CISA/FBI Advisory Warns of Destructive Malware Used Against Ukraine - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI issued a joint advisory this week alerting organizations of...more

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The Era of Retail Biometric AI Crime Has Begun

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Each new technology seems to offer creative tools for both criminals and law enforcement.  Telegraphs and telephones spawned wire and phone fraud. The era of digital networking ushered in the age of hacking. Digital banking...more

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