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The FTC Shines Its Spotlight on the Top Text Scams of 2024

Troutman Pepper Locke on 4/17/2025

As technology advances, so do the tactics of scammers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a data spotlight on the top text scams of 2024, revealing a significant increase in financial losses despite a...more

What’s New with FINRA’s Recent 2025 Regulatory Oversight Report

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 2/26/2025

2025 is here, and so is FINRA’s 2025 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (Report). On January 28, 2025, FINRA published the Report, which provides firms with insight into FINRA’s findings from recent observations and...more

Privacy Tip #429 – Threat Actors Continue to Use QR Codes for Fraudulent Purposes

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 1/30/2025

We have repeatedly warned our readers about malicious QR codes and their use by threat actors. Threat actors are now using these codes to disguise packages as gifts....more

Don’t Let Cyber Scams Ruin the Holidays: Keep the Holiday Season Festive for Your Organization

K2 Integrity on 12/20/2024

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”—or is it? Unfortunately, it can be the most wonderful time for criminals, who try to prey on financial generosity through scams and frauds. Extra vigilance is needed during the...more

Privacy Tip #404 – July is Military Consumer Month Helpful Tips for Those in Service + Thank You

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 7/5/2024

July is Military Consumer Month. This month, we celebrate democracy and the past service of our veterans and those presently in service for protecting us and our democracy. Thank you so very much....more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - February 2024 #3

Robinson & Cole LLP on 2/21/2024

CYBERSECURITY - HC3 Warns Healthcare Organizations about Akira Ransomware Group - The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) recently warned the health care sector about the Akira ransomware group that...more

Senior Savvy: Wise Owls Navigating Cyber Scams

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 12/8/2023

As the relentless march of technology continues, scams have evolved into cunning traps, presenting a challenge to individuals of all ages. Among the great tapestry of age groups, despite the wealth of experience and...more

Privacy Tip #371 – Internet Safety Guide for Seniors

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 9/7/2023

I was talking to a client today about a security incident and the discussion turned to how threat actors are using increasingly more sophisticated ways to attack individuals and companies. She lamented that we know more than...more

Scams and Viruses: Which Email Attachments Are Safe to Open?

Woodruff Sawyer on 8/26/2022

Email scams and viruses are nothing new—threats like phishing emails and malware have been around since the days when services like AOL still dominated the internet and email landscape. However, while technology has made a...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - August 2020 #3

Robinson & Cole LLP on 8/28/2020

CYBERSECURITY - U.S. Organizations Doing Business in China Warned of Malware in Tax Software - The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a joint...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - May 2020

Robinson & Cole LLP on 5/11/2020

Adult Streaming Site Leaves 7TB of Users’ Information Unsecured - Live adult streaming website CAM4 has reportedly not secured 7TB of users’ information, which may be able to be used for blackmail and identity theft...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - April 2020 #3

Robinson & Cole LLP on 4/19/2020

Sodinokibi Hackers Switch Payment Mechanism to Monero - The hackers behind the Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware have reportedly switched their demands for payment from Bitcoin or Ethereum to Monero cryptocurrency to try to...more

Cybersecurity and Fraud Risks for Fund Managers in the Wake of Coronavirus

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment on 3/24/2020

COVID-19 has created many new concerns for private fund managers; however, managers should be particularly mindful of heightened cybersecurity and fraud risks. With increased numbers of employees teleworking, there are...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - March 2020

Robinson & Cole LLP on 3/6/2020

Two Las Vegas casinos’ networks were down over the past week, with posted signs saying “Cash Only” throughout the casinos after a suspected ransomware attack. Electronic slot machines were silent as the casinos reacted to the...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - September 2018 #3

Robinson & Cole LLP on 9/24/2018

Schneider Electric recently issued a consumer warning that it mistakenly shipped to its customers USB drives that were infected with malware. Schneider Electric stated in its alert that “Schneider Electric has determined that...more

Take the Test: Will You Fall Prey to Phishing? 6 Tips to Identifying an Email Scam

McManis Faulkner on 3/20/2018

Email is the driving force of communication. Lawyers often receive over 100 emails a day. It can be easy to overlook potential scams hidden in your inbox. Hopefully, your firm has the proper security protocols in place:...more

Cybersecurity Best Practices

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 9/28/2017

When you bring to mind someone “hacking” a computer one of the images that likely comes up is a screen of complex code designed to crack through your security technology. Whereas there is a technological element to every...more

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