If you aren’t following the ransomware attack on Kaseya’s VSA product and approximately 200 of its users, you should be.  Like many cyberattacks, this one came on the verge of a holiday weekend.  As the company itself notes, “Kaseya’s VSA product has unfortunately been the victim of a sophisticated cyberattack.   Due to our teams’ fast response, we believe that this has been localized to a very small number of on-premises customers only. ” The federal government has been spurred into action by the scale and…

In Van Buren v. United States, the Supreme Court has issued its first ever opinion interpreting the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.  The CFAA, originally conceived as an anti-hacking statute, broadly prohibits, and imposes civil and criminal penalties for, accessing computers or computer systems “without authorization” or in a way that “exceeds authorized access.”  18 U. S. C. §1030(a)(2).  The question before the Court was how far CFAA liability extends under that latter clause—“exceeds…

The risks of owning and operating a business continue to change, and we must all adapt to survive and thrive. Please join Foley Hoag partner Colin Zick- and a great panel of experts and advisors – to learn what you can do to mitigate against the rapidly evolving cyber threats to your business and your customers. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jun 17, 2021 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic:…

On May 27, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a Security Directive that will enable DHS to better identify, protect against, and respond to threats to critical companies in the pipeline sector.  (And for those in other business sectors, this is a potential preview of cybersecurity regulation to come.) “The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving and we must adapt to address new and emerging threats,” said Secretary of Homeland Security…

Are your employer-sponsored retirement accounts exposed to cybersecurity threats?  How should you and those who are entrusted with your retirement assets mitigate cybersecurity risks?  The official who leads the Employee Benefit Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (EBSA) addressed these questions at a recent conference, following EBSA’s April 14, 2021 release of cybersecurity guidance for retirement plans.  The guidance outlines what actions plan sponsors, fiduciaries, service providers and participants should…

There’s been a lot of talk about “Cybersecurity”, but most people and business owners don’t fully understand where day-to-day IT stops and where Cybersecurity begins. Our panel of Cybersecurity experts will discuss the following topics from legal, accounting, and technology perspectives: What you need to know about Cybersecurity and your risks Why you and you clients should care about Cybersecurity Cybersecurity compliance issues The benefits of maintaining strong Cybersecurity practices Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021…