Through July 2025, corporate M&A activity in the United States continues to reflect disciplined execution amid evolving economic signals. Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification filings reached 1,699 transactions for...more
8/19/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Due Diligence ,
e-Discovery ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Information Governance ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements
Editor’s Note: Deepfake technology forces us to confront an uncomfortable truth: our eyes and ears can no longer be trusted in the digital realm. HaystackID’s recent webcast explored how synthetic media has evolved from a...more
In July 2025, a 4chan user posted a simple Python script. Within hours, thousands of women’s driver’s licenses, selfies, and intimate conversations were spreading across the dark corners of the internet. The source? An app...more
8/8/2025
/ Biometric Information ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Information Governance ,
Mobile Apps ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Sensitive Personal Information
The latest Startup Struggle Survey by Slush* reveals that European startup founders are facing a tighter and more uncertain business environment in 2025. Based on insights from 607 early-stage founders, the grassroots report...more
When the lights stayed on in Kyiv during a wave of missile attacks in early 2024, Ukrainian officials quietly acknowledged a second line of defense that received far less public attention than the nation’s air-defense...more
In a bold initiative to integrate AI across various platforms, Google has launched AI-generated summaries in its Discover product, a personalized news feed widely accessible on Android and iOS devices. These AI summaries...more
7/18/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Google ,
Information Governance ,
Legal Technology ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
The U.S. merger and acquisition landscape continues to demonstrate strategic resilience, with Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification data through June 2025 revealing a market that prioritizes careful planning over...more
At a pivotal moment in the evolution of cyberspace governance, a new initiative led by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) and the University of Exeter has produced a timely and practical resource...more
Generative artificial intelligence, once the subject of experimental labs and speculative fiction, is now a central force in digital transformation, and cybersecurity professionals are finding themselves on unfamiliar ground....more
6/19/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Deep Fake ,
European Commission ,
Governance Standards ,
Innovation ,
Machine Learning ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain
According to an AT&T spokesperson, this is not accurate. Social Security Numbers and Dates of Birth were already available in plain text in the original compromised dataset from 2024 (in separate files that could be...more
6/13/2025
/ AT&T ,
Class Action ,
Customer Information ,
Customer Privacy ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Dark Web ,
Data Breach ,
Data Security ,
Hackers ,
Identity Theft ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Telecommunications
Through May 2025, corporate deal activity in the United States demonstrates remarkable resilience despite mounting economic pressures. Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification filings through the first eight months of...more
Editor’s Note: Email remains the most reliable and comprehensive source of evidence in digital investigations, often providing insights that other platforms cannot. As threats become more sophisticated and data volumes grow,...more
Editor’s Note: As digital threats become increasingly sophisticated and data volumes continue to surge, email remains a cornerstone of modern investigations. In this timely webcast, HaystackID® experts John Wilson and Rene...more
Artificial intelligence is driving a transformation across industries, with unprecedented opportunities for innovation, automation, and efficiency. Yet as AI integrates more deeply into business processes, it also brings a...more
xThe cybersecurity community has witnessed a significant development with the recent compromise of LockBit’s operational infrastructure, providing extraordinary visibility into one of the most sophisticated...more
The DFIR 2025 Threat Report from CyberCX offers a firsthand view of how cyber adversaries adapted and accelerated their tactics in 2024. Covering incidents across Australia, New Zealand, North America, and Europe, the report...more
4/30/2025
/ Cloud Computing ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Espionage ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Email ,
Espionage ,
Extortion ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Multi-Factor Authentication ,
Phishing Scams ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain ,
Third-Party Risk
In a critical revelation within the realm of digital privacy, a significant data breach was uncovered involving key players in the dating app industry. Approximately 1.5 million explicit images from users of BDSM People,...more
Editor’s Note: White-collar investigations can send shockwaves through an organization, demanding swift, strategic, and legally sound responses. In a recent HaystackID® webcast, experts broke down the complexities of...more
A major cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has cast a spotlight on the persistent threat of ransomware targeting global corporations. The HELLCAT ransomware group is behind this latest breach, exposing internal documents,...more
The controversy surrounding TikTok has dominated political discussions for years. Critics claim the app is a national security risk, a data funnel to the Chinese Communist Party, and a vehicle for foreign propaganda. TikTok,...more
3/14/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
National Security ,
Privacy Laws ,
Social Media ,
TikTok
Between January 2023 and June 2024, cyber threats targeting Europe’s financial sector escalated, posing risks to banks, financial service providers, and regulatory bodies. According to the ENISA Threat Landscape: Finance...more
3/4/2025
/ Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) ,
ENISA ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Fraud ,
Ransomware ,
Supply Chain
The United Kingdom is taking a strategic approach to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption within its public sector to drive economic growth and improve public services. Central to this effort is the UK’s AI Playbook, a...more
Editor’s Note: Managing data effectively can make the difference between success and failure in high-pressure situations, such as natural disasters and international investigations. A recent EDRM workshop provided a rare...more
In the quiet corridors of Apple’s headquarters, executives face a decision that could reshape the future of digital privacy for billions of users worldwide. The catalyst? A controversial order from the United Kingdom’s...more
Editor’s Note: The recent HaystackID® webcast, “Protect Sensitive Data and Control Costs: An eDiscovery Blueprint for the Construction Industry,” explored the challenges of managing vast and complex construction data while...more
2/7/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists (ACEDS) ,
Compliance ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery ,
Legal Technology ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Machine Learning ,
Technology-Assisted Review