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Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Sextortion, Deepfakes, and AI Scams: How to Protect Children from Cyberattacks

Cyberattacks are a growing threat, with children being among the most vulnerable of targets. The internet serves as a platform for criminals to access children under the guise of anonymity...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

The Many-Headed Threat of Ransomware

It may seem that the very term “ransomware” wasted little time going from “newish-sounding threat” to expected, constant presence in the news and IT meetings alike. But, of course, it’s ultimately just a modern word for one...more

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FinCEN Issues Advisory on Cybercrime and Cyber-Enabled Crime Exploiting COVID-19

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On July 30, 2020, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory alerting financial institutions to potential indicators of cybercrime and cyber-enabled crime observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The...more

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Fueling the Fire: How Extortion Has Changed the Face of Data Breaches

Ransomware attackers typically encrypt victims’ data and demand ransom in exchange for the decryption keys. Ransomware is not a new cybercriminal activity. In fact, ransomware attacks are over 30 years old. However, around...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - June 2019

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Vicious malware continues to be deployed by China-based attackers. A new strain of malware, dubbed “HiddenWasp,” which has the ability to remotely infect computers, has been discovered by a security researcher at Intezar. The...more

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OCR Warns of Cyber Extortion and Provides Checklist

In its January newsletter, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) focused on cyber extortion, which it stated has “risen steadily over the past couple of years and continue to be a major source of disruption for many...more

K&L Gates LLP

K&L Gates Triage: Cyber Insurance Issues for the Healthcare Industry

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This episode provides an overview of the major cyber security issues affecting the health care industry. Given that health care is one of the most frequently targeted industries by data hackers, this episode outlines the...more

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First home cyber protection insurance offered by Hartford Steam Boiler

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company has announced that it is offering “the first personal lines cyber insurance program for consumers, protecting against computer attacks, cyber extortion, online fraud...more

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Your Organization is Impacted by Ransomware - Now What?

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Some forms of cyber extortion are automated and not targeted at any specific victim. For example, “ransomware” refers to a type of malware that prevents users from accessing their systems unless, and until, a ransom is paid....more

Butler Snow LLP

Ransomware: Electronic Extortion for a Digital Era

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Last month, the FBI asked the American Bar Association to share a cyberalert with its members warning of an increased risk of ransomware. Ransomware poses significant legal and operational risks to businesses. Personnel at...more

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