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DSIR: Deeper Dive into the Data

BakerHostetler on 5/23/2025

Every year, BakerHostetler collects, analyzes and compares key metrics on the incident response matters we handled in the prior year. The Data Security Incident Response (DSIR) Report presents key findings and trends, along...more

Privacy Tip #444 – Best Phishing Campaigns are from HR or IT

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 5/23/2025

Everyone thinks they can spot a phish. Whether it is an email, SMS text, or QRish phishing, people have an overinflated view of their capabilities to detect them....more

Q&A on Cybersecurity and Family Enterprises: How to Navigate the Digital Frontier

Bennett Jones LLP on 5/23/2025

In an era where digital threats are more sophisticated than ever, cybersecurity has become a pressing concern for family enterprises. These businesses are attractive targets for cyberattacks and need to balance the critical...more

Cybersecurity in mining: protecting infrastructure and digital assets

A&O Shearman on 5/23/2025

The mining sector is increasingly at risk from cyber attacks, and many companies are racing to defend themselves against the backdrop of a rapidly changing threat landscape. Ross Phillipson and Anna Rudawski explore what is...more

Cyber Defense Dialogues - 2025 NATO Summit Episode 2

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/21/2025

Ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit, hosts Lokke Moerel and Alex van der Wolk speak with top experts and policymakers about hybrid threats, strategic defense, and the shifting digital battlefield. Episode 2: Cyber Frontlines:...more

The Importance of Culture in an Effective Cybersecurity Program

Ankura on 5/16/2025

While technology plays a pivotal role in cybersecurity, the human element is equally crucial. An organization's culture can significantly influence the effectiveness of its cybersecurity measures. A strong cybersecurity...more

Fiduciary Duty in the Digital Age: Cybersecurity Best Practices for ERISA Plans

Woodruff Sawyer on 5/9/2025

Cybercriminals look for two things when seeking a victim—access and opportunity. ERISA retirement plans offer both. Cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in systems, software, or human behavior to find opportunities for easy...more

Warning: Cyber criminals are coming for your client’s retirement information

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 5/5/2025

As cyberattacks and cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, safeguarding employee benefit plans, including health and welfare plans, is crucial. The Employee Benefits Security Administration of the U.S....more

SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer Requires Urgent Patch

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 5/2/2025

SAP Netweaver Visual Composer users are urged to patch a critical vulnerability that attackers are actively exploiting. According to ReliaQuest, which detected the vulnerability, the attacks allow full system compromise...more

World Password Day: Increasing Security in Two Steps

K2 Integrity on 5/1/2025

May 1 is World Password Day, a day for organizations to remind their employees of the importance of using strong passwords and practicing good password hygiene to protect personal and work accounts. It’s a time for...more

Inside CyberCX’s 2025 DFIR Report: MFA Failures and Espionage Risks Revealed

HaystackID on 4/30/2025

The DFIR 2025 Threat Report from CyberCX offers a firsthand view of how cyber adversaries adapted and accelerated their tactics in 2024. Covering incidents across Australia, New Zealand, North America, and Europe, the report...more

Privacy Tip #441 – Identity Theft Statistics Increasing in 2025

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 4/25/2025

Unfortunately, identity theft continues to increase, and according to Identitytheft.org, the statistics are going to get worse in 2025. Some of the statistics cited by Identitytheft.org include: 1.4 million complaints of...more

Clark Hill 2025 Commercial Real Estate Outlook: The Number One Cybersecurity Threat Facing the Real Estate Sector

Clark Hill PLC on 4/23/2025

When we talk to clients about cybersecurity, it tends to conjure up images of ransomware, systems that are encrypted and inaccessible, and stolen data. For the real estate sector, ransomware isn’t the largest cybersecurity...more

OCC provides an update on its security breach given institutional risk

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 4/21/2025

On April 14, the OCC released a letter providing more details on the recent security breach involving its email systems. The breach — identified as a major incident under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act...more

CISA Issues Alert on Potential Legacy Oracle Cloud Compromise

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 4/17/2025

BleepingComputer has confirmed the rumor that Oracle has suffered a compromise affecting its legacy environment, including the compromise of old customer credentials (originally denied by Oracle). Oracle notified some...more

Cybersecurity in Business Ownership: What Your Start-Up Should Know

Mandelbaum Barrett PC on 4/16/2025

Cybersecurity is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. For start-ups and established businesses alike, protecting sensitive information and maintaining customer trust relies heavily on strong cybersecurity measures. With...more

Sophisticated Crypto Theft Targeting High-Net-Worth Individuals

Holland & Knight LLP on 4/16/2025

A recent court case has unveiled a new level of sophistication in attacks targeting high-net-worth cryptocurrency holders. In a meticulously orchestrated scheme, hackers managed to steal more than $40 million in bitcoin from...more

Cyber 101: Understand the Basics of Cyber Liability Insurance

Woodruff Sawyer on 4/15/2025

Cyber risk has grown demonstrably in frequency and severity in the past 10 years—and, in tandem, the cyber insurance policy has grown in breadth and complexity. This past year, a record number of organizations fell victim to...more

NIST finalizes cybersecurity incident response framework profile aligned with CSF 2.0

Hogan Lovells on 4/15/2025

On April 3, NIST published practical incident response guidance aligned with its CSF 2.0 framework. The guidance outlines best practices in security incident preparation and response for organizations mapped across each of...more

No Password Required: SVP at SpyCloud Labs, Former Army Investigator, and Current Breakfast Champion

Carlton Fields on 4/14/2025

On this episode, we sit down with Trevor Hilligoss, director of security research and the research and innovation division of SpyCloud Labs. From his beginnings in the Army Criminal Investigation Division to his leadership...more

UK Government Publishes Cyber Governance Code of Practice for Boards and Directors

Alston & Bird on 4/11/2025

On April 8, 2025, the UK government published the Cyber Code of Practice (the “Code”) to support board directors in governing cybersecurity risks. The Code is available online. The UK’s data protection regulator is actively...more

WhatsApp Patches Vulnerability That Facilitates Remote Code Execution

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 4/11/2025

WhatsApp users should update the application for vulnerability CVE-2025-30401, which Meta recently patched when WhatsApp was released for Windows version 2.2450.6....more

Innovation or Insecurity? Rethinking Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP on 4/8/2025

In boardrooms, C-suites, and conference rooms across the country, the rapid pace of AI innovation is capturing the imagination of business leaders. Yet, amid this enthusiasm, there is a concerning trend, namely that many...more

Don’t Be the Next Victim of a BEC Scam

Bennett Jones LLP on 4/8/2025

Businesses are increasingly defrauded through common scams known as business email compromise scams (BEC scams) for which they do not have insurance to cover the resulting losses. Fortunately, there are easy-to-implement...more

Fintech Focus Podcast | Responding to a Cyber Attack – Key Considerations for GCs and CISOs

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/4/2025

As companies shift their thinking from “if” a cyberattack will happen to “when” an attack hits, the key differentiator in how a company emerges from an attack is often dictated by preparation and strategic planning in order...more

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