As part of Data Privacy Awareness Week, Ward and Smith is spotlighting the most common types of data breaches that businesses encounter. In Part 1, we explored the industries most vulnerable to cyberattacks, highlighting the...more
2/3/2025
/ Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Employee Training ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Phishing Scams ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Management ,
Social Engineering ,
Third-Party Service Provider
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report sheds light on the growing threat of cybercrime, both nationally and within North Carolina. The state ranks among the top 15 in the U.S. for cybercrime complaints,...more
At the recent In-House Counsel Seminar, three Ward and Smith attorneys presented a realistic role play response to an incidence of wire fraud, addressing red flags associated with fraudulent communications, corporate incident...more
4/3/2024
/ Breach Notification Rule ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Documentation ,
FBI ,
Fraud ,
Hackers ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Malware ,
Phishing Scams ,
Wire Fraud
As the relentless march of technology continues, scams have evolved into cunning traps, presenting a challenge to individuals of all ages.
Among the great tapestry of age groups, despite the wealth of experience and...more
12/8/2023
/ Best Practices ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Enhanced Cybersecurity Services ,
Information Security ,
Internet ,
Mobile Devices ,
Passwords ,
Phishing Scams ,
Scams