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SolarWinds Web Help Desk Vulnerability Targeted by Threat Actors

Security researchers at Huntress Labs have identified a vulnerability in SolarWinds’s Web Help Desk that threat actors are exploiting to allow them to execute code remotely....more

Wiley Rein LLP

Congress Reauthorizes CISA 2015 Through September – But Then What?

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The landmark Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015) has been reauthorized retroactively from its original September 30, 2025 expiration for a limited one-year period. This development was the result of the...more

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ShinyHunters Bypassing Multifactor Authentication

Security professionals rely on the implementation of multifactor authentication (MFA) to defend against phishing attacks and intrusions. Unfortunately, we can’t completely rely on MFA to protect us as threat actors (more...more

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What is OpenClaw, and Why Should You Care?

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Over 100,000 people just gave an AI assistant root access to their computers. That assistant can now talk to other AI assistants on a social network humans cannot post to....more

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Single Sign-On Services Targeted in Vishing Attacks

We continue to alert our readers to the uptick and successful use of vishing attacks against companies. Threat actors continue to be creative in developing strategies to use vishing to gain access into systems....more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Cyber Threat Actor Group, Nitrogen, Unveils New Countermeasure in Ransom Negotiations

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Through the combined efforts between Dinsmore’s cybersecurity team and Armada Growth Partners (AGP), new intelligence on the Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTP) for the Nitrogen ransomware group has been identified....more

MoFo Tech

AI Trends For 2026 - AI-Driven Threats and the Next Phase of Cyber Defense

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From deepfakes and malicious code to sophisticated social engineering, threat actors are increasingly using AI to sharpen attacks against companies and organizations. These tools allow cyberattacks to scale and adapt,...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Ransomware Attacks Keep Climbing

The Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team recently released its Ransomware 2026 report that contains helpful intelligence into the state of ransomware attacks and insight into how they are evolving, despite law...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

FAQ About Cybersecurity in the Construction Industry

The construction industry faces unique cybersecurity challenges that distinguish it from other sectors. With complex payment structures, multiple stakeholders, and extensive use of mobile technology on job sites, construction...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Ransomware: What You Need to Know as Attacks, Regulation and Enforcement Increase

Ransomware attacks continue to evolve in sophistication, disrupting operations and commanding the urgent attention of regulators, law enforcement and government agencies....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

FBI Warns of North Korean Quishing Campaign

As we have warned before, threat actors using QR codes in attacks against victims continue to rise. To illustrate the risk, on January 8, 2026, the FBI issued a FLASH alert, entitled “North Korean Kimsuky Actors Leverage...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Protect your crown jewels before a hack becomes a heist

On October 19, the Louvre Museum in Paris was burglarized in broad daylight. Priceless jewels were taken. The physical security of the museum has been faulted, but the museum has also been criticized for using outdated...more

Alston & Bird

How AI is Changing the Incident Response Landscape: What GCs Need to Know

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Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team examines the profound implications of the evolution of AI-driven cyberattacks and offers practical steps general counsel can take to proactively defend against them....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Here Are the Five Top Security Threats from 2025

Threat actors had another banner year in 2025. As we head into 2026, looking back on the five top security threats of 2025 may inform our strategy and budgeting for 2026 to prepare for the continued onslaught of attacks....more

Haynes Boone

Making a List, Checking it Twice: Avoiding Cyber Attacks During the Holidays

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What’s the Concern? During the holiday season—specifically, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day—there tends to be a spike in cyber attacks on companies. Cyber attackers target this time of year...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Warm up your defenses against cyber holiday risks

Each year, there is a holiday surge in cyberattacks employing a wide range of attack vectors. This heightened activity can make organizations more vulnerable to legal and regulatory scrutiny. This is a good time to check your...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Episode 2: AI’s Role in the Evolution of Cyber Threats

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What happens when the familiar faces of trusted clients, coworkers, and peers turn out to be AI-generated imposters? In this episode of The Cyber Periscope, Pam Signorello sits down with Nate Lovett of Wiley's Cyber Insurance...more

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’Tis the Season to Evaluate Cyber Readiness and Resilience

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The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it’s also a prime opportunity for cyber threat actors. With many employees on leave and organizations operating with reduced staffing, malicious activity can go unnoticed....more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

BRICKSTORM Malware Campaign UPDATE: What Else You Need To Know

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In September 2025, we issued a client alert warning about the BRICKSTORM malware campaign and recommended steps to strengthen your organization’s defenses. On Dec. 4, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

"When Artificial Intelligence Becomes the Hacker: Legal Risks and Compliance Strategies for Autonomous Cyber Threats"

In mid‑September 2025, Anthropic's Threat Intelligence team reported detecting and disrupting what it assesses as the first large-scale cyber-espionage campaign orchestrated primarily by an Artificial Intelligence (AI)...more

Mayer Brown

We Have Been Hacked: Now What? Lessons for the Boardroom

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The almost daily prevalence of cyber-attacks has brought the issue of cybersecurity as a core governance responsibility to the front of mind of company boards. In 2024 alone, over 15 million cyberattacks were recorded...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Key takeaways | AI Governance and Security Assessment Workshop

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During the AI Governance and Security Assessment Workshop, Shawn Helms and Jason Krieser of McDermott Will & Schulte and Patrick Murphy of Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, discussed ways to govern the use of generative artificial...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Threat Actors Targeting Messaging Applications

On November 24, 2025, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert titled “Spyware Allows Cyber Threat Actors to Target Users of Messaging Applications,” which outlines how “multiple cyber threat...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Hit with a cyberattack? What you do in the first 72 hours could save your business

When a cyberattack occurs, time is the most valuable asset. Much like law enforcement’s “first 48” hours rule in criminal investigations, the first 72 hours of a cyberattack, often referred to collectively as the “golden...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Compromised Credentials Responsible for 50% of Ransomware Attacks

The statistics listed in the Quarterly Threat Report: Third Quarter, 2025, issued by Beazley Security are eye popping. They include: August and September showed a sharp increase in ransomware activity, with those months...more

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