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Has Your Computer Been Hijacked For Illicit Cryptocurrency Mining?

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Another day, and another form of hacking comes to light. On June 26, 2018, the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, issued a security tip...more

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Is Your Company Car Exposing Sensitive Data To Hackers?

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In today’s world, where lots of sensitive data are stored electronically, prudent companies utilize sophisticated computer cyber security systems to prevent the hacking of such data. They likely also require employees to...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Cybersecurity Best Practices

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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

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Privacy Perils: Don't "Play" Around with Some Google Apps

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A group of researchers at the University of Michigan has discovered that hundreds of applications in Google Play, whose function is to turn Android phones into a server that allows the user to connect their phone directly to...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

The Truth in Mac Security

For decades, it has been assumed that MacBook and iPhone devices are hack proof and virus free. Their advertisements and claims for being indestructible were never questioned. Yet, nothing is truly immune to intrusion....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

FTC Releases Tips & Advice on Ransomware

On November 10, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released tips and advice for businesses and consumers on ransomware. For businesses, the FTC released Ransomware – A closer look and a companion video, Defend against...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #37 – Beware of fake USB drives and phone chargers

USB drives and phone chargers are expensive. Hackers know that. One way hackers are gaining access to get into computers to steal data is by planting USB drives and phone chargers in public areas, hoping someone will pick it...more

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Technology Industry Newsletter - January 2016

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As we begin the new year, it is a good time to reflect on the emerging trends in technology that present opportunities to be explored by entrepreneurs who are considering starting new businesses and growing existing...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Alphabet Soup and Data Security

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In the span of two days, mobile device users learned of two data breaches that could compromise their personal data. In one, Experian (a credit reporting agency) reported that it was hacked, potentially putting 15 million...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Recent Enforcement Shows the Importance of Encrypting Mobile Devices Containing Protected Health Information

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With headlines every day announcing another release of Protected Health Information (PHI), providers are asking themselves – is there a way to protect against these breaches? Beyond improving the security of large...more

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Internet of Things – What does it mean for business?

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What is the Internet of Things? The 'Internet of Things' (IoT) is a catchphrase describing the increasing interconnectedness between smart devices and sensors facilitated through their connection to the internet. It's not a...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Back to Basics: Low tech tips to alleviate high tech headaches

It’s easy to get lost in the abyss of technical jargon when discussing Electronically Stored Information (ESI). However, good information governance, which is one of the cornerstones of data privacy and security, doesn’t have...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Data Security Issues in the Workplace: It’s 10:00 p.m. – Do You Know Where Your Company’s Data Is?

It seems that not a day goes by without another massive data breach incident providing fodder for the morning headlines or the evening news. That should come as no surprise. According to key studies, the average company...more

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Mobile Health Devices and Cybersecurity: Federal Guidance for Management of Threats in Medical Devices

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New Technology = New Threats - With new technology comes new security concerns. But when that new technology is in the medical field, the cybersecurity vulnerabilities can be particularly devastating. The...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

New NIST Guide Advises Healthcare Companies on Securing Patient Health Information on Mobile Devices

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In response to a growing demand for cybersecurity guidance in the health care industry, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, recently published a...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

NIST Issues Draft Guidance for Mobile Health Data

With health care breaches constantly on the rise, increasing access to electronic health records (EHRs) from mobile devices, and more prevalent “shadow” cloud use, health care organizations are getting a bit of help from the...more

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