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Coming This December: Will Health Care Entities Be Unwrapping New HIPAA Security Rules for the Holidays?

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Our Health Care and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Groups cover an upcoming proposed rule from U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) that would formalize cybersecurity requirements and allow the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)...more

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OCR Imposes $240,000 Penalty in HIPAA Ransomware Investigation

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) imposed a $240,000 civil monetary penalty against Providence Medical Institute in connection with a ransomware attack that revealed...more

Alston & Bird

New Joint CISA – FBI – DC3 Guidance Advises On Ransomware Threats Linked to Iran-Backed Hackers: What Enterprises Need to Know

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A recent joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) warns of increased collaboration...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

CISA, FBI + DC3 Alert Warns of Iran-Based Ransomware Attacks

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) issued a joint alert on August 28, 2024, warning U.S.-based...more

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SEC Issues Additional Guidance Regarding Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure

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On June 24, the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (Division of Corporation Finance) released five new Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) relating to the...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Proofpoint Survey Outlines Challenges for CISOs

Since I hang out with a lot of CISOs, and understand their pain points, I urge readers to send a “thank you” and “you are the best” message to their CISO. You can’t imagine the pressure and stress they are under to try to...more

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The Rising Threat of Cyber Incidents

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In today’s digital world, cyber incidents pose a significant risk to businesses of all sizes. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, organisations face a barrage of threats and unfortunately, the discussion has moved from...more

Mayer Brown

Cybersecurity Regulations on the March

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Join us on the latest episode of Financial Services Focus as Justin Herring, Jeff Taft and Ana Bruder discuss key cyber threats facing the financial services industry, including third-party risks, sophisticated ransomware,...more

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Biden Administration Takes Actions to Bolster Maritime Cybersecurity in the US Maritime Domain

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The maritime industry is undergoing a significant transformation that involves increased use of cyber-connected systems, coinciding with increased nation-state and cybercriminal targeting of cyber systems in ports and...more

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Top 10 Issues General Counsel Need to Know About Ransomware in 2024

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Threat actors are evolving. Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team explains how ransomware gangs have changed their tactics and how companies can respond to the threat while navigating new scrutiny from investors and...more

Clark Hill PLC

Right To Know - February 2024, Vol. 14

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Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed....more

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National Cyber Security Centre Forecasts Upcoming Cyber Threats with AI Use for Attacks

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On January 24, 2024, the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) released a new report, The near-term impact of AI on the cyber threat, detailing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact the effectiveness of cyber...more

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Top Privacy and Cybersecurity Issues to Track In 2024

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In recognition of International Privacy Day on January 28, we wanted to share some insights on the top privacy and cybersecurity issues for the new year. Data privacy and cybersecurity will continue to be one of the most...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Privacy Briefs: January 2024

New York has released proposed cybersecurity regulations for hospitals. The regulations, which were published in The State Register on Dec. 6 and will undergo a 60-day public comment period ending on Feb. 5, are designed to...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

House Subcommittees Hold Hearing on Combating Ransomware Attacks

In late September, two subcommittees of the U.S. House of Representatives held a joint hearing on responding to ransomware attacks. The hearing—held by the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Dealing With the Growing Threat of Cyberattacks in Manufacturing Sector: What Employers Need to Know

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For the second year in a row, the manufacturing industry has fallen victim to more cyberattacks than any other major business sector. Indeed, according to IBM Security’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, nearly 25 percent...more

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The SEC has new Cybersecurity Rules. Are you prepared and ready?

On July 26, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) implemented new cybersecurity rules to require disclosure of material cybersecurity incidents within four business days, with limited exceptions.  Additionally,...more

The Volkov Law Group

Maintaining Focus on Cyber Risks (Part II of IV)

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If you read about the world of hackers and cyber threats, you will quickly become numb to the creativity and variety of techniques that may threaten your organization.  Like all risks, however, the key is to consider...more

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FIN7/Carbon Spider Attacks Veeam Backup Servers

Researchers at WithSecure cybersecurity firm have seen two malware attacks against Veeam Backup and Replication servers believed to be initiated by cybercrime group FIN7, also known as Carbon Spider, which has also been...more

Clark Hill PLC

Right To Know - February 2023, Vol. 3

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Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report - Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed....more

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Ransomware – What it is, how to avoid it, and what to do if you are infected.

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Ransomware has been one of the top cyber threats in the past several years. Thanks to the WannaCry attack of 2017 and others, most people have heard of this type of cyber threat, but many do not know how it works, how to...more

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Hackers Experimenting with Deploying Destructive Malware

It’s a cold, hard fact that hackers don’t really care about their victims or their victims’ data or business. They are greedy, evil human beings that just want the money....more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

The Many-Headed Threat of Ransomware

It may seem that the very term “ransomware” wasted little time going from “newish-sounding threat” to expected, constant presence in the news and IT meetings alike. But, of course, it’s ultimately just a modern word for one...more

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The New Normal Workplace (pt. 1) – R&C Management

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Most businesses began 2021 with ambitions to return to the office. But in keeping with a trend of disruption, we are faced with new COVID variants, questions on when and how schools will respond, a cultural shift towards...more

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The Cyber Executive Order: Key Takeaways for Businesses

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With high-profile cybersecurity incidents hitting the headlines, President Biden’s recent cybersecurity executive order seeks to strengthen security practices at federal agencies and government contractors. But what does the...more

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