The scope of WannaCry changed our perceptions of ransomware attacks. It made it clear that ransomware could reach a broad cross-section of computers worldwide, at essentially the same time.
July 01, 2017India E. Vincent
When a database is breached in one way or another, the results can be devastating. Many companies suffering this kind of loss turn to litigation, often under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which prohibits improperly accessing a protected computer. There is, however, a growing consensus in the Second Circuit that recovery of certain forms of damages under the CFAA simply is not permitted.
July 01, 2017Shari Claire LewisThe energy in the legal industry surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Law firms are investing in innovation or undertaking experiments to test the viability of applying AI-enabled tools to various disciplines. Legal professionals are packing presentations to learn if, how and when the heralded disruption will impact their careers.
July 01, 2017Bobbi BasileA procrastinator's guide to overcoming technical challenges in GDPR compliance.
July 01, 2017Jason StraightElectronic data is defining the business world, and with its benefits come many threats. Here's how experts think organizations should protect against ransomware.
July 01, 2017Ian LopezLegal and compliance groups have a lot to gain from features within Office 365, and equal or greater risk if the process is not conducted in the context of strong legal and regulatory guidelines.
July 01, 2017Jake Frazier and Chris ZohlenThe shutdown appears to have been caused by a ransomware attack, similar to the WannaCry attack that hit organizations such as the NHS last month.
June 27, 2017James BoothThe shutdown appears to have been caused by a ransomware attack, similar to the WannaCry attack that hit organizations such as the NHS last month.
June 27, 2017James BoothAnthem Inc. has agreed to pay $115 million to settle claims related to the massive 2015 cyberattack that affected 78.8 million customers. If approved by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh of the Northern District of California, the deal would be the largest data breach settlement in history.
June 26, 2017Ross ToddCybercrime poses an ever-increasing threat to consumers of financial products and services. In 2016, the then- SEC Chair said that cybercrime ranks as “one of the greatest risks facing the financial services industry.” Federal law thus requires financial services firms to implement procedures designed to protect their customers' data. Now individual states are increasingly getting into the game.
June 02, 2017Brian Neil Hoffman, Romaine Marshall and Matt Sorensen
