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Ransomware
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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
CISA, FBI + MS-ISAC Issue Warning on Phobos Ransomware
To help organizations protect against ransomware, CISA, the FBI, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) released a cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about the Phobos ransomware, and provided…
Privacy & Information Security Law Blog
HHS Targets Small Behavioral Health Clinic for HIPAA Violations Following Ransomware Investigation
On February 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights entered into a resolution agreement and corrective action plan with Green Ridge Behavioral Health…
Bench & Bar of Minnesota
Minnesota data breaches and the ongoing threat of ransomware
By Minnesota State Bar Association
By Mark Lanterman Ransomware continues to have a far-reaching impact. In December, possible victims from 17 Minnesota counties were contacted to alert them to the fact that their personal information…
Legal Consulting Pro Blog
From Ransomware to Redaction: Protecting Sensitive Data in the Age of Cyberattacks
By Muskan Jha
Legal Consulting Pro Legal Consulting Pro - The World's Consulting Marketplace In an era marked by relentless cyberattacks and data breaches, safeguarding sensitive information has become paramount for individuals and…
ComplexDiscovery
LockBit Ransomware Gang Dismantled in Global Sting: Operation Cronos Triumphs
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: In an unprecedented display of international cooperation and strategic ingenuity, Operation Cronos has delivered a critical blow to the notorious LockBit ransomware gang. Spearheaded by Europol and supported…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
HC3 Warns Healthcare Organizations about Akira Ransomware Group
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) recently warned the health care sector about the Akira ransomware group that has been hitting health care organizations since May of 2023. In…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
OFSI publishes guidance on ransomware and financial sanctions
By Anita Edwards, Simon Lovegrove (UK)
On 15 February 2024, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published guidance on ransomware and financial sanctions, covering cyber sanctions legislation, sectoral sanctions risk and licensing. The guidance is…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
Ransomware Hitting U.S. Companies at Increasing Rate
Unfortunately, according to Unit 42 of Palo Alto’s recently published “Ransomware and Extortion Report,” ransomware groups had a good year in 2022. They found that threat actors are using multi-extortion…
ComplexDiscovery
Parametric Cyber Insurance Coverage Breaks New Ground in Insurance Innovation
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: This article discusses an innovative new cyber insurance product launched by French insurer Descartes Group aimed at providing swift financial relief to small and medium enterprises impacted by…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
FTC not happy about Blackbaud’s ‘Shoddy’ Practices in Ransomware hack!
By Peter Vogel
HealthcareInfoSecurity.com reported that “The Federal Trade Commission is the latest regulatory agency taking action against fundraising and customer relationship management software provider Blackbaud in the aftermath of a 2020 ransomware…