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Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Understanding the Additional Risks When Making a Ransomware Payment

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Ken Fishkin talks to Doreen M. Edelman and Christian C. Contardo of the firm’s Global Trade & National Security practice, about ransomware and the risks of making payments when data is held for ransom, such as exposure to...more

The Volkov Law Group

How to Avoid Sanctions Liability Following a Ransomware Attack

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Ransomware attacks are on the rise and companies everywhere should be taking action to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses and resiliency to ensure their internal systems are able to withstand cybercrime attacks. ...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

OFAC Releases Advisory on Sanctions Risk Involving Ransomware Payments

In early October, the United States Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an advisory, warning of the potential risk of sanctions to companies and individuals who pay ransomware payments. The...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded: Technology Law Insights - Issue 8, October 2020

Attorney General William P. Barr Announces Publication of Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework - "The Framework provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging threats and enforcement challenges associated with the...more

White & Case LLP

US Treasury Advises on Potential Sanctions Risks Raised by Ransomware Attacks

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On October 1, 2020, the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") issued an advisory opinion on the sanctions risks associated with certain cyberattacks ("OFAC Guidance"). The OFAC Guidance...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

OFAC Issues Advisory on Sanctions for Facilitating Ransomware Payments

On October 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an advisory “to highlight the sanctions risks associated with ransomware payments related to malicious cyber-enabled...more

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