Group indicted for breaching CPA, tax preparation firms via stolen credentials

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the partial unsealing of an indictment charging eight individuals with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy. Four have also been charged with wire fraud conspiracy and aggra… Continue reading Group indicted for breaching CPA, tax preparation firms via stolen credentials

The ideological war at the heart of the psychedelic renaissance

The year is 2035. The weekend is looming. You’re thinking maybe some fun down at the beach with friends is on the cards. It’s not really looking like an alcohol-fueled gathering so instead of going to the liquor store you swing by a psychedelic clinic … Continue reading The ideological war at the heart of the psychedelic renaissance

Former Uber CSO convicted for concealing data breach, theft from the authorities

Joe Sullivan, the former Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Uber, has been convicted of obstruction of proceedings of the Federal Trade Commission and misprision of felony in connection with the attempted cover-up of the hack Uber suffered in 2016. The co… Continue reading Former Uber CSO convicted for concealing data breach, theft from the authorities

The evolving role of the lawyer in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is one of the most dynamic fields of law. Long gone are the days when organizations could rely entirely on defensive measures within their own environments for protection: effective threat intelligence and threat hunting programs can take… Continue reading The evolving role of the lawyer in cybersecurity

Finding the right mix: Leveraging policy and incentives to improve healthcare cybersecurity

When businesses are hit by a cyberattack, it can mean a disruption in operations, lost revenue and customer dissatisfaction because their personal information is exposed. But for the healthcare sector, the impact is far greater; cyberattacks can be a m… Continue reading Finding the right mix: Leveraging policy and incentives to improve healthcare cybersecurity

COVID-19 pandemic sparks new laws banning after-hours work emails

Before the pandemic struck in 2020, a movement to help maintain a healthy work-life was building around the world. Technology was increasingly blurring the boundary between home and work. Many people now had work emails delivered directly to their phon… Continue reading COVID-19 pandemic sparks new laws banning after-hours work emails

UK prepares to conditionally legalize self-driving cars

The UK’s Department of Transport has announced that it’s moving to conditionally legalize self-driving cars in which the driver doesn’t have to pay attention to the road or keep their hands on the wheel, in a move that it expects will save lives.Contin… Continue reading UK prepares to conditionally legalize self-driving cars