By Commentary by Michael D. Ford | July 31, 2017
Cybercrimes have been dominating our politics, our finances and our national security. Not a day goes by without news of another cyberattack, hacking scheme or massive data breach. They range in scale from simple identity theft of credit card numbers or online passwords to the recent WannaCry attack by North Korean hackers that disrupted computer systems in English hospitals, Chinese universities and German railways. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, U.S. companies and government agencies suffered a record 1,093 data breaches last year, a 40-percent increase from 2015, writes attorney Michael D. Ford.
By Robert M. Projansky and Miriam S. Dubin, Proskauer Rose | July 31, 2017
Often containing a wealth of personal information, employee benefit plans can become more secure with a few simple steps.
By Rhys Dipshan | July 31, 2017
Law enforcement's move to shutdown dark web marketplace Alphabay helps shore up some cyberthreats, but it's benefits are likely only temporary.
By R. Robin McDonald | July 28, 2017
Unclaimed funds from Home Depot's $27 million data breach settlement fund will be split among nonprofits including two Georgia legal aid groups.
By W. Todd Hicks | July 28, 2017
W. Todd Hicks writes: New York's groundbreaking cybersecurity rules offer a viable model for other jurisdictions to adopt, particularly as global cyberattacks make cyber defense an urgent matter.
By Ed Silverstein | July 28, 2017
So far, there is no reason to believe the information ever got into the hands of nefarious actors, yet the incident provides a stark reminder for business and government officials.
By Ed Silverstein | July 27, 2017
In this case, it appears to have taken a freedom of information request to get the most basic information, law professor says.
By Kirstin McCracken | July 26, 2017
Recent headlines around the world have been preoccupied with news from mainland China, which includes a new Cybersecurity Law that came into effect on June 1st. The new law was introduced amid heightened concerns in China and globally over the potential for cyber issues, such as the WannaCry ransomware attack, to impact governments, public services, businesses and individuals.
By David Ruiz | July 26, 2017
Is microchipping your employees a good idea? Attorneys have serious reservations about the practice.
By R. Robin McDonald | July 26, 2017
U.S. Department of Homeland Security former general counsel Joe D. Whitley has been added to accused government leaker Reality Winner's defense team by a partner at Arnold Porter Kaye Scholer whose client First Look Media is now helping to fund Winner's defense.
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