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Cyber Attacks
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E-Tailers Beware: FBI Warns of New Cyberattack Targeting e-Commerce Websites
The FBI issued an alert warning of an attack targeting e-commerce websites. The bad actors are embedding code directly into the e-commerce site to then skim account information. The notice,…
Health Law Rx
COVID-19 Isn’t the Only Virus to Fear: Cybersecurity Attackers Target Hospitals Amidst COVID-19
Among the many obstacles facing businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are new cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure and industry in the United States. With all the compounding factors…
Employment Law Letter
Joint US/UK Guidance on Identifying and Preventing COVID-19 Related Cyber Attacks
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued new guidance to inform businesses and organizations of the growing use of…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery Blog
FBI WARNING: Cyberattacks Taking Advantage of COVID-19
By Peter Vogel
The FBI reported that it “anticipates cyber actors will exploit increased use of virtual environments by government agencies, the private sector, private organizations, and individuals as a result of the…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
FBI WARNING: Cyberattacks Taking Advantage of COVID-19
By Peter Vogel
The FBI reported that it “anticipates cyber actors will exploit increased use of virtual environments by government agencies, the private sector, private organizations, and individuals as a result of the…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
HHS Targeted by Nation-State Hackers
Evil doers know that the best time to attack is during a crisis or a time of vulnerability. As the United States, and specifically, the Department of Health and Human…
The Right Coast
U.S. Health Agency Suffers Cyber-Attack During Covid-19 Outbreak
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department suffered a cyber-attack on its computer system Sunday night during the nation s response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to three people familiar…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery Blog
Big Surprise! Cybercriminals are innovative and creative with new cyberattacks!
By Peter Vogel
Darkreading.com reported that “We're in an arms race with cybercriminals. Adversaries are becoming stealthier and more dangerous, constantly improving their attack techniques to evade the best security defenses. From malicious…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
Big Surprise! Cybercriminals are innovative and creative with new cyberattacks!
By Peter Vogel
Darkreading.com reported that “We're in an arms race with cybercriminals. Adversaries are becoming stealthier and more dangerous, constantly improving their attack techniques to evade the best security defenses. From malicious…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
Ransomware—to Pay or Not to Pay and Should We Get a Bitcoin Wallet Just in Case?
There’s nothing worse than paying criminals. And paying a ransom for data is just that—paying criminals for a criminal act. All you get out of the payment is access to…