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The Evolution of Cybercrime: How to Stay Safe from AI-Driven Fraud

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A recent article in The Wall Street Journal highlights a case that is sadly all too familiar – a family member is in distress, and you must wire them money to help save them. Of course, as the article reveals, the family...more

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

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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

K&L Gates LLP

Be Wary: Sophisticated Scam Emails Impersonating IP Attorneys

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Business owners should be aware of a new email scam circulating impersonating an intellectual property (IP) representative, containing false information, and offering trademark assistance. This nefarious email scam is sent by...more

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

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Holiday Cyber Security Scams: Protecting Your Business During the Festive Season Without Being a Grinch

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As the holiday season is upon us, businesses must remain vigilant against the increased threat of cybersecurity hacks and scams. Cybercriminals often exploit the festive atmosphere and increased online activity to target...more

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Business Email Compromise Scams: What They Are, and How to Avoid Them

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In an increasingly digital world, the rise in cybercrime involving email scams has become a significant threat to individuals and organizations alike. These sophisticated attacks exploit human psychology and technological...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

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Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 8, October 2024

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Welcome to our eighth 2024 issue of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. Thank you for reading. EU AI Act Tightens Grip on High-Risk AI Systems: Five Critical Questions for U.S. Companies - Why this is...more

DLA Piper

Australia: Anti-Scam Measures and Ransomware Reporting on the Agenda

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Cyber regulation is changing in Australia. As governments globally grapple with the everchanging and increasingly challenging cyber landscape, Australia is poised to implement new laws and update existing regulation in order...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Cybercrime Trends: A Midyear Review

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Cybercriminals continue to outpace the best efforts of regulators, law enforcement, and cybersecurity professionals. Recent reporting from the Federal Bureau of Investigation demonstrates that cybercriminals are increasingly...more

Baker Donelson

Medical Records Scams: What You Need to Know

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In today's digital age, the health care industry faces a growing threat from scammers who don't have to use sophisticated cyberattacks; they can use the most routine task to steal information from unwitting and...more

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Alarming Insurance Gaps and Soaring Breach Rates Call for a United Front in Cybersecurity

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Editor's Note: The convergence of CYE's and Surfshark's analyses reveals a critical juncture in the fight against cyber threats. With the U.S. leading global data breaches and businesses facing significant insurance coverage...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #390 – National Consumer Protection Week

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This week is National Consumer Protection Week. Based on the recent statistics published by the FTC on online, digital, and voice scamming, consumers sorely need more help protecting themselves from scams....more

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FCC Bans AI Voices in Robocalls, Yet Deep Fake Scams Persist

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On February 8, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission outlawed AI-generated voices in robocalls and with the upcoming Presidential election in the United States, it is easy to see why. Imagine the implications if “leaked...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #371 – Internet Safety Guide for Seniors

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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

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As social engineering email attacks increase in sophistication, employee training and awareness rise to the forefront

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The Nigerian prince seems almost quaint. Gone are the days when the Nigerian prince was the only nefarious figure menacing our inboxes. A simple yet elegant scheme – our supposed prince unexpectedly fell upon a large sum...more

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Digging Deeper Podcast Episode 2: Tales Of Corporate Scams, Frauds, And A Stolen Dali

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When it comes to scams and frauds, it's not just individuals at risk, but also companies. In Episode 2 of Digging Deeper, Chris Morgan Jones interviews Jordan Arnold about corporate scams, and they even discuss cracking the...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - December 2020 #4

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With the new year upon us, we reflect on the many challenges and lessons of 2020. This week’s Insider offers a collection of the most read posts of 2020. ...more

K2 Integrity

Targeted Cyber Frauds in Today’s Global Crisis

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You receive an email saying that due to COVID-19, a number of regularly scheduled meetings are moving to new dates and times. While hovering over the conveniently provided email link to your calendar, you notice the email...more

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Beware of Fraudsters Posing as Government Investigators to Obtain Protected Health Information

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Risk Management Question - What precautions can law firms, along with their lawyers and staff, take when they receive an unexpected request for protected health information (PHI) from someone claiming to be a...more

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Covid-19 And Teleworking – Making Sure Businesses And Their Employees Are On The Same Page

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Your employee is sitting at his or her home office working on a project and notices an email in his or her inbox with the subject line: “Urgent Request” or “Please get this done ASAP.” Not wanting to miss an urgent...more

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

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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

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Protecting Yourself and Your Organization from COVID-19 Scams

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In accordance with the CDC’s guidance on social distancing, more and more companies are increasing the number of employees working from home. As the number of employees working from home increases, so do the related cyber...more

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How to Guard Against Proliferating COVID-19 Scams

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Risk Management Question - What precautions can lawyers, staff, and law firms take to avoid pandemic-related cyber scams?...more

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Beware of the Latest Phone Scams

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Risk Management Question - Fraudsters seeking to take your money or personal information use a variety of phone scams, including SMSishing (text-based phishing). How can you and your employees protect against phone scams?...more

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