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Who’s to Blame: Texas Federal Court Finds Contractual Counterparty Not Liable for Third-Party Wire Transfer Fraud

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The facts are an oft-told business email compromise horror story: a hacker interjects themselves into an email discussion of a business deal, changes the wire instructions to their own account, and disappears with the...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Cyber Bullets for Small Law Firms

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, all organizations are facing an onslaught of cybersecurity threats. According to recent research, victims of cyber attacks paid out a record $1.1 billion last year and have already...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

AI, Phishing Attacks, Healthcare, and a $480,000 OCR Settlement under HIPAA

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Phishing has long been a favorite tactic for threat actors (hackers) to commence a cyberattack. The rapid expansion of more adaptable and available artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as natural language...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Top ten cybersecurity tips for organizations during the holiday season

‘Tis the season for the hustle and bustle of year-end holiday activities. With that comes the increased risk of cybercriminals exploiting the season to find vulnerabilities. This includes taking advantage of increased online...more

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SEC Issues Report Warning about Fake Email Scams

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On October 16, 2018, the SEC issued a 21(a) report announcing that it had investigated whether certain public companies that were victims of oftentimes unsophisticated, cyber-related frauds had violated federal securities...more

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Don’t Let Spoofing Fool You – SEC Says Internal Accounting Controls Should Address Cyber Threats

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On October 16, 2018, the SEC released an Investigative Report detailing recent email spoofing schemes that caused nine public companies to lose a total of nearly $100 million. Building on its February 2018 guidance about the...more

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Helping To Protect Your Company From A Cyber-Attack: Eight Tips For Human Resources Professionals And In-House Employment Counsel

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Recent, highly publicized data security incidents highlight the continued vulnerability of corporate information systems. Notably, employees who fall prey to sophisticated phishing e-mails and other scams often contribute to...more

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Health Care Employees at the Frontline in The Battle Against Ransomware

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As recent noteworthy attacks have shown, no health care organization or provider is safe from ransomware threats, and the results of an attack can be devastating. Ransomware is a virus which limits or eliminates access to...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

The Sophisticated Hack: Business Email Compromise

Gone are the days of the overtly suspicious request from a Nigerian prince asking for your social security number or a friend needing a loan to get out of jail in a foreign country. These easily recognizable hacking attempts...more

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