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Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Protecting Your Business’ Social Media Accounts from Hackers

For small and medium-sized businesses, social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are essential marketing tools. However, account takeovers by hackers pose a serious and growing threat that every business owner should...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

From Fax Machines to Phishing: Why Cybersecurity Is Now a 401(k) Fiduciary Duty

When I started back in the 401(k) business in 1998, everything was done by paper and telephone. Distribution requests were mailed or faxed. Investment changes were taken over the phone. Beneficiary designations were signed in...more

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EU Commission Proposes Revised Cybersecurity Act to Bolster EU Cyber Resilience

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On January 20, 2026, the EU Commission unveiled a new Cybersecurity Package (the "Package") designed to reinforce the EU's cyber resilience in response to an increasingly complex and sophisticated threat environment....more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] Regulatory Horizons: Cybersecurity and FDA Regulated Companies

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Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT or privacy issue. For FDA regulated companies, it’s a patient safety issue, a product quality issue, and increasingly a regulatory enforcement issue. FDA has made it clear that...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

Alston & Bird

FBI Launches Operation Winter SHIELD in Effort to Advance Cyber Resilience Across Critical Sectors

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On January 28, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the launch of Operation Winter SHIELD, a coordinated initiative designed to promote adoption of core defensive measures that are shown to mitigate...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

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

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

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

Cybersecurity Threat Alert – Email Phishing Scam Targeting DFS-Regulated Entities

The New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) has issued the below notice to regulated entities and individuals to use caution before responding to outreach from individuals falsely claiming to represent DFS....more

Patomak Global Partners

Is Your IT Risk Management Framework “Future-Proof”?

Technology risks constantly evolve. Effective IT Risk Management Programs can identify, address and, as needed, adapt to emerging risks. This analysis illustrates how an effective IT Risk Management Framework can identify an...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

EU Cyber and Connectivity Proposals with Extra-Territorial Impact: Cybersecurity Act 2 and Digital Networks Act Go to Negotiations

On 20 and 21 January 2026, the European Commission presented its proposals for a Cybersecurity Act 2 (CSA2) and a Digital Networks Act (DNA). The CSA2 aims to increase Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) supply...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

NYDFS issues cybersecurity threat alert regarding email scam targeting NYDFS regulated entities

On January 22, the NYDFS issued an alert informing regulated entities about an email phishing scam falsely claiming to represent the regulator. The alert warned that scammers may have sent emails urging recipients to open...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

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

"Analysis of New Cyber Threats: Artificial Intelligence (AI)‑Driven Risks Accelerating in 2026"

AI is no longer an emerging risk; it is now a central driver of offensive and defensive cyber capabilities. As organizations adopt AI tools to improve efficiency, adversaries are leveraging the same technology to automate...more

White & Case LLP

New frontiers: How AI is transforming the life sciences industry - Patient, Commercial And Regulatory Concerns

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While the implementation of AI is growing apace, obstacles to deeper adoption still remain. These pressure points are consistent across subsectors: protecting sensitive data; integrating tools with legacy systems; clarifying...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 7, Issue 1, 2026

Welcome to our first issue of 2026 of Decoded -- our technology law insights e-newsletter. As we embark on our seventh year of publishing Decoded, we hope you have found the content interesting and insightful. 2026...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

RegFi Episode 84: Grappling With Cyber Risk, Now and in a Post-Quantum World

Orrick’s James Chou joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk for a wide-ranging discussion on how cyber risk is evolving for financial services providers. The conversation explores the growing sophistication of...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

Carlton Fields

No Password Required: CISO at RSA and Champion of a Passwordless Future

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Rob Hughes, the CISO at RSA, has more than 25 years of experience leading security and cloud infrastructure teams. In this episode, he reflects on his unconventional career path, from co-founding the original Geek.com and...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

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Webinar] Future-Proofing Your Operational Resilience in Europe with Continuity Planning - January 22nd, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CET

European organizations are facing growing operational risks—from cyber threats and regulatory change to supply-chain instability and climate-related disruptions. New regulations such as DORA, NIS2, and the UK Operational...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

Jones Day

EU Geopolitical Risk Update Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 124

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This regular alert covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia’s war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats. It does not...more

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