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Privacy & Information Security Law Blog
OpUSA: Criminal Hackers Planning Cyber Attacks Against Bank Websites
On May 7, 2013, the hacker group Anonymous announced that it, in concert with Middle East- and North Africa-based criminal hackers and cyber actors, will conduct a coordinated online attack…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
US Blames China for Cyberattacks
By Peter Vogel
The Pentagon’s annual report to Congress explicitly accuses China of cyberwarfare activities directed against the US military. The New York Times reported that it “was unclear why the administration chose…
Privacy & Data Security Law Journal
What Does A Cyber Attack Look Like?
By Al Saikali
The phrase "cyber attack" elicits thoughts of a compromised information system, a crashed computer network, or inappropriate access to sensitive electronic information. It doesn't usually conjure up images of machinery…
Labor & Employment Law Blog
Cyberattacks a mounting challenge for employers
This article was originally published by the Daily Journal. By Paul Cowie and Dorna Moini In a recent panel discussion, one of the speakers was a so-called "ethical hacker" - a hacker-turned-protector of…
Privacy & Data Security Law Journal
Cyber Espionage — The Threat and The Response
By Al Saikali
Cyber attacks and cyber espionage have been the focus of media attention (again) lately. In addition to the news of Apple, Facebook, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal,…
The Trade Secret Litigator
Obama Administration Launches Effort to Combat International Trade Secret Theft
By John Marsh
Obama Administration Launches Effort to Combat International Trade Secret Theft
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
More Cyber Attacks Against US Banks
By Peter Vogel
The US government now claims that Iran was behind the recent cyber attacks against US banks that impacted millions of customers. The New York Times reported that these “hackers chose…
Boston Business Litigation
Small Business Especially Susceptible to Cyber Attacks
While fraud protection has become a common expectation from consumers in regards to their bank accounts and credit accounts, treatment of commercial clients including small businesses in the face of…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
Cyber Attacks on 6 Banks
By Peter Vogel
Millions of bank customers were unable to access their bank accounts and bank online as reported by the New York Times. The bank customers “of Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase,…
Privacy Compliance & Data Security
Vernick on Cyber Security in the Huffington Post
The FBI reports that cyberattacks could overtake terrorism as the major threat to the country. According to the Department of Homeland Security, between October 2011 and February 2012, there were 86…