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Legal Consequences Under the UAE's Cybercrimes Law.

A nation's reputation is crucial, and the UAE has implemented strong legislation to address these issues under the Federal Law No. (34) of 2021 (cybercrimes law). These laws specifically target online activities concerning...more

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Robbinhood ransomware hacker pleads guilty to charges stemming from 2019 attack on Baltimore

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Sina Gholinejad, an Iranian hacker involved in the 2019 international extortion scheme against the City of Baltimore using the Robbinhood ransomware, pleaded guilty to computer fraud and wire fraud charges on Tuesday, May 27,...more

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What Is Swatting? And How Can You Prevent It?

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What happens when online harassment crosses the digital divide? For a decade, the practice of swatting has been on the rise, and featured in news stories the world over.  Swatting is a weaponized form of harassment that turns...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

College Student Behind Cyber Extortions

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts has charged a student at Assumption University with hacking into two U.S.-based companies’ systems and demanding a ransom....more

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Criminal Charges Lodged Against Alleged Phobos Ransomware Affiliates

Unfortunately, I’ve had unpleasant dealings with the Phobos ransomware group. My interactions with Phobos have been fodder for a good story when I educate client employees on recent cyber-attacks to prevent them from becoming...more

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5 Members of the Scattered Spider Cybercrime Group Federally Charged on November 20, 2024

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Five individuals who are alleged to be members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group have been charged with multiple crimes after a federal investigation into an advanced social engineering attacks that targeted at least...more

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'Ransom Cartel' Leader Indicted: A Reminder of Cybercrime’s Growing Reach

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The recent indictment of Maksim Silnikau, a Belarusian and Ukrainian national, is a clear reminder that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and bold....more

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Ransomware Criminal Prosecution of Russian National Underscores Pervasive Ransomware Risks

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In today’s world of cyber threats, many companies have fallen victim to ransomware attacks.  Corporate boards and senior executives face serious issues when their companies are attacked. The payment of ransom is not only...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Privacy Briefs: May 2023

Five former Memphis-based hospital employees and another man have pled guilty to unlawfully disclosing patient information in violation of HIPAA, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee Kevin Ritz announced....more

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[Webinar] Wire Transfer Fraud: Preventing and Mitigating this Rising Threat - December 6th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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Join Warner Norcross + Judd LLP attorneys Madelaine Lane, Kelly Hollingsworth and Nate Steed for a webinar focused on preventing and mitigating wire transfer fraud. Cyber criminals are utilizing phishing emails and other...more

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Uber’s Former Chief Security Officer Found Guilty of Obstruction for Coverup of Data Breaches

On October 5, 2022, after a monthlong jury trial, former Uber Chief Information Security Officer Joseph Sullivan was found guilty of obstructing proceedings of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and misprision of a felony...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Report on Patient Privacy Volume 22, Number 6. Privacy Briefs: June 2022

Report on Patient Privacy 22, no. 6 (June, 2022) - A report from the HHS Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) found that in early 2022, ransomware groups increasingly turned to legitimate software during...more

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CISA, FBI, and DOE Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory in Light of Increased Threats to Energy Sector’s Cybersecurity

On March 24, 2022, the Department of Justice unsealed two indictments charging four Russian government employees in two hacking campaigns that targeted critical infrastructure in the energy sector. We cover these indictments...more

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US Unseals Indictments of Four Russian Government Employees in Connection with Cyber Attacks on Energy Sector

The United States Department of Justice unsealed two indictments in March involving four Russian government employees who have been charged in connection with two separate hacking conspiracies targeting the global energy...more

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Russian Government Officials Charged with Hacking U.S. Energy Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed indictments against four Russian government officials on March 24, 2022, alleging that they hacked into networks that controlled energy systems in the U.S....more

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DOJ Charges Russian Officials for Two Historical Hacking Campaigns

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The Justice Department continues to prosecute Russian-related crimes.  Since the Ukraine Crisis, DOJ has steadily been announcing criminal charges against defendants connected to Russia. ...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 10th Edition of Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery - January 24th - 25th, Miami, FL

ACI’s and C5’s 10th Edition of Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami conference is returning on January 24 – 25, 2022 in person! Deemed as the foremost, can’t-miss event for the Fraud community, it gathers the pre-eminent...more

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DOJ Battles Ransomware Attacks

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The Justice Department continues to attack and dismantle global ransomware extortion organizations.  Business surveys often confirm that executives are hyper-focused on the risk of ransomware attacks against businesses....more

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[Virtual Event] Global Compliance Updates - November 2nd - 3rd, 5:55 pm - 8:15 pm GST

Compliance teams looking to stay ahead of the changing landscape need to be up to date on the latest developments. Join us for Global Compliance Updates in collaboration with the DIFC Academy, on 2–3 November 2021. This...more

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DOJ Unseals Indictment Charging Three North Korean Military Intelligence Operatives With Attempting to Steal Over $1 Billion in...

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Related Money Laundering Case Relying on ATM Cash-Outs and BEC Schemes Also Unsealed - On February 17, the Department of Justice unsealed a sprawling indictment against three members of North Korea’s military intelligence...more

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DOJ Announces More Equifax Charges – Credits Chinese Hackers

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On February 10, 2020, Attorney General William Barr announced the indictment of four members of the Chinese military on charges of hacking into Equifax’s computer networks, maintaining unauthorized access to those networks...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Report on Patient Privacy Volume 20, Number 2. Privacy Briefs: February 2020

Report on Patient Privacy 20, no. 2 (February 2020) - A ruling from Georgia’s highest state court could set a precedent that determines recourse for victims of cyberattacks. The Georgia Supreme Court ruled in late December...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 2.11.2020 | Top Story: DOJ Indicts Four from Chinese Army Over 2017 Equifax Cyberattack

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-The DOJ has announced charges against four members of China’s military related to the 2017 cyberattack on credit-reporting agency Equifax, the breach that revealed “trade secrets and the personal data of about 145 million...more

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Germany's Draft Bill on IT Security 2.0 – Extended BSI Authorities, Stricter Penalties and New Obligations on Providers

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On March 27, 2019, the German Federal Ministry of the Interior (GMI) proposed a new bill (the "Draft Bill") for a so-called IT Security Act 2.0 (IT-SiG 2.0). In an effort to take a front-runner role in Europe, Germany has...more

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Lauri Love: The Forum Bar Shows Its Mettle

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On 5 February 2017, the UK High Court issued judgment in the case of Love v USA [2018] EWHC 172 (Admin) (“the Judgment”). This was an appeal against the decision at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 16 September 2016....more

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