In this inaugural episode of the Murtha Cullina Cybersecurity Three Minute Check In Series, Dena Castricone addresses vendors, the risk they pose and simple steps to reduce risk.
Privacy and Cybersecurity Perspectives
Insights into privacy and cybersecurity developments in business and healthcare
Privacy and Cybersecurity Perspectives, published by Murtha Cullina LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity threats, and compliance obligations. The blog covers topics such as consumer privacy laws including the California Privacy Rights Act, HIPAA compliance and enforcement actions, cybersecurity risks facing healthcare and other industries, and best practices for managing remote workforce security. It also addresses government enforcement trends, risk analysis requirements, and the impact of evolving privacy regulations on businesses. The content is aimed at helping organizations navigate complex privacy and cybersecurity legal frameworks and implement effective compliance strategies.
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FTC Settles with Children’s Electronic Toy Maker for Security Program Issues
After a data breach at VTech revealed practices that allegedly violated the FTC Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), VTech settled for $650,000 and agreed to implement a comprehensive data security program subject to audit for the…
Vulnerabilities to Most Computer Processors Revealed
In the first week of the New Year, we learned that most computer processor chips sold over the past 10 years are vulnerable to side-channel attacks. These vulnerabilities, dubbed Spectre and Meltdown, could grant a hacker access to sensitive information,…
‘Tis the Season: W-2 Phishing Scams Likely to Resurface After the New Year
W-2 phishing season is just a few weeks away. For the past several tax seasons, cyber criminals have duped hundreds of payroll departments into providing W-2 information on their employees, which results in the filing of fraudulent tax returns and…
No First Amendment Privacy Protection from Grand Jury Subpoena for Identity of Anonymous Reviewers on Glassdoor.com
On November 8, 2017, the Ninth Circuit concluded that the First Amendment did not protect the anonymity of Glassdoor.com users from a grand jury subpoena. Glassdoor operates the website Glassdoor.com, which permits employees to post anonymous reviews about their employers. …
National Data Breach Notification Law Proposed
At the end of last week, three U.S. Democratic Senators, including Connecticut’s Richard Blumenthal, proposed the 44-page Data Security and Breach Notification Act (“Proposed Act”). The Proposed Act would preempt the laws of the 48 states that currently have data…
Murtha Cullina’s Cybersecurity Month Tip #5
Monitor all of your accounts for any suspicious activity on a regular basis. If you see something unfamiliar, it could be a sign that you’ve been compromised. Keeping receipts and tracking your account activity will help you to see a…
Feds Warn of Critical Infrastructure Attacks as CT Releases Report on Utility Company Cyber-Readiness
According to Reuters, late on Friday, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and the FBI issued a warning in a report, sent to firms at risk of an attack, that critical infrastructure industries may have been targeted in cyber-attacks as…
Murtha Cullina’s Cybersecurity Month Tip #4
Be sure to back up your data regularly, and make sure your anti-virus software is always up-to-date. Cloud technology has made it very easy to set an automatic backup for your system, so check with your carrier and/or company to…
Murtha Cullina’s Cybersecurity Month Tip #3
Limit use of free public WiFi. Sensitive browsing, such as banking or shopping, should only be done on a device that belongs to you, on a network that you trust, and one that has security features. Avoid logging in on…