Data-driven insights help prevent decisions based on fear

Organizations have strengthened security measures and become more resilient, but threat actors are still finding ways through, according to BakerHostetler. “We launched the Data Security Incident Response Report nine years ago because we recognized tha… Continue reading Data-driven insights help prevent decisions based on fear

Ransomware gangs are hitting roadblocks, but aren’t stopping (yet)

Ransomware attacks are in decline, according to reports by several cybersecurity companies. Why is that? More effort for less pay In its mid-year 2022 Cyber Threat Report, SonicWall notes that there has been a global 23% drop in ransomware, “as g… Continue reading Ransomware gangs are hitting roadblocks, but aren’t stopping (yet)

More organizations are paying the ransom. Why?

Most organizations (71%) have been hit by ransomware in 2022, and most of those (63%) opted for paying the requested ransom, the 2022 Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR) by the CyberEdge Group has shown. The research company says that possible explanation… Continue reading More organizations are paying the ransom. Why?

The “return” of fraudulent wire transfers

Ransomware gangs targeting businesses are currently getting more public attention, but scammers trying to trick employees into performing fraudulent wire transfers are once again ramping up their efforts, US-headquartered law firm BakerHostetler has wa… Continue reading The “return” of fraudulent wire transfers

BakerHostetler’s multidisciplinary practice group helps clients leverage data and technology

Data is everything to businesses and organizations across the globe. For more than a decade, different teams at law firm BakerHostetler have been at the forefront of helping clients leverage data and technology to transform their products and services…. Continue reading BakerHostetler’s multidisciplinary practice group helps clients leverage data and technology

California IoT security law: What it means and why it matters

In September, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a new bill aimed at regulating the security of IoT devices, and it’s set to go into effect in a few short months on January 1, 2020. While the goal of the law is to better address the risks … Continue reading California IoT security law: What it means and why it matters

A quarter of phishing emails bypass Office 365 security

Email phishing is one of the most often used – and most successfully used – attack vectors that lead to cybersecurity incidents and breaches. Microsoft is the most impersonated brand “Cloud based email, with all of its benefits, has u… Continue reading A quarter of phishing emails bypass Office 365 security

Insights gained from working on more than 750 cybersecurity incidents

Many entities face the same security risks so it is essential to have an insight on how to manage them and respond in case of occurrence. BakerHostetler’s privacy and data protection team released its 2019 Data Security Incident Response Report, which … Continue reading Insights gained from working on more than 750 cybersecurity incidents