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Protect Yourself From Banking Phone Scams

K2 Integrity on 7/21/2025

Have you ever received a phone call claiming that your bank account has been compromised? You’re not alone. Banking phone scams are on the rise, and criminals are becoming more convincing by the day....more

CFTC Commissioner discusses AI uses in financial services

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 7/18/2025

On July 14, the Commissioner of the CFTC, Kristin Johnson, spoke at an international regulators roundtable to discuss AI in the financial services sector and emerging cyber risks. The Commissioner’s speech highlighted AI’s...more

June Sees Significant Jump in BECs

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 7/17/2025

According to Cybersecurity Dive, “Americans lost $16.6 billion to cyber fraud and internet crimes last year (2024), up 33% from the previous year. Phishing, spoofing and extortion topped the list of complaints, but investment...more

Key lessons on the False Claims Act for government contractors after Raytheon’s $8.4 million settlement

Clark Hill PLC on 7/16/2025

Government contractors should be on high alert following the recent announcement that Raytheon Company, its parent RTX Corporation, and Nightwing Group, LLC, have agreed to pay $8.4 million to resolve allegations of violating...more

July 2025 Government Contracts Legal Update and Podcast

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani on 7/16/2025

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani presents the latest insights from our Government Contracts group, offering a comprehensive overview of recent significant decisions, regulatory changes, and essential updates for businesses...more

Weekly Blockchain Blog - July 2025

BakerHostetler on 7/14/2025

According to a recent press release, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank, First National Digital Currency...more

What to Know About SafePay Ransomware Group

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 7/11/2025

The SafePay ransomware group has been active since fall 2024 and has increased its activity this spring and summer. According to NCC Group, SafePay hit the most victims of any threat actor in May 2025—it is linked to 248...more

Cybercriminals Hit Your Inbox—Now What? Recovering Funds After Business Email Compromise and Fraud Schemes

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 7/11/2025

The global cyber scam industry is a multi-billion dollar racket run by crime syndicates who often operate through massive compounds known as “scam farms” in far flung locations. On our shores, many businesses fall prey to...more

Increase In Fraudulent Business Filings

IR Global on 7/11/2025

How Can You Protect Yourself and Your Business? What Is A Fraudulent Business Filing? The phrase is relatively self-explanatory: any business filing obtained, changed, or filed without authorization and/or involving...more

N.M. Cyber Ruling Will Spur Litigation As Coverage Remedy

Zelle LLP on 7/10/2025

A June 16 appellate decision involving the construction of a cyberinsurance policy demonstrates a concerning lack of judicial understanding about the nature and scope of cyber liability coverage and implicitly incentivizes...more

Privacy Tip #449 – Scammers Hijacking Websites to Insert Fake Support Number

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 7/7/2025

Malwarebytes recently reported that it has found scammers hijacking websites of name brands, including banks, software companies, and social media platforms to trick victims into calling a fraudulent telephone number instead...more

2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown Sets Record as Largest in U.S. History, Charging 324 Defendants for Over $14.6 Billion in...

Womble Bond Dickinson on 7/7/2025

On June 30, 2025, the Department of Justice announced the results of its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown (“2025 Takedown”). ...more

Watch Out for Hoax Reports to Your Hotline

NAVEX on 7/3/2025

We’ve recently been made aware of an increase in anonymous hoax emails and online reports posted to multiple companies through their internal reporting systems. The wording of these posts were identical and alleged violation...more

Great Women in Compliance: GWIC X EC Q2 2025 - Exploring Compliance Innovations

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 6/25/2025

We are back with another GWIC X EC crossover episode. Today we have the quartet of Great Women in Compliance of Kristy Grant-Hart, Karen Moore, Lisa Fine and Hemma Lomax. The GWIC quartet discuss various intriguing topics...more

Privacy Tip #447 – Understanding Cybersquatting

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 6/23/2025

We are seeing an increase in cybersquatting incidents. What is cybersquatting and how can it affect you? According to Sentinel One, cybersquatting, or domain squatting, “involves the registration, selling, or use of an...more

Annual update on .UK domain names suspended for criminal activity

Hogan Lovells on 6/17/2025

Nominet, the Registry responsible for running the .UK country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), has published its annual report on .UK domain names that have been suspended due to criminal activity. The report covers the 12...more

The Growing Cyber Risks from AI — and How Organizations Can Fight Back

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 6/16/2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses—automating tasks, powering analytics, and reshaping customer interactions. But like any powerful tool, AI is a double-edged sword. While some adopt AI for protection,...more

Fraud Risks in Nonprofit Organizations: Learning From Real-Life Case Studies

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 6/10/2025

The Washington Post (2013) found that one-sixth of all embezzlement cases in the U.S. involve nonprofit and religious organizations, ranking just behind the financial sector. This statistic is jarring but not entirely...more

Which Party Loses Out When Settlement Funds Are Wired to a “Spoofer” and Not Plaintiff?

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 6/9/2025

Answer: the “party in the best position to prevent the fraud.” In the digital age, where cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated, all legal professionals should take heed of the recent decision in Thomas v. Corbyn...more

Privacy Tip #446 – Department of Motor Vehicles Warns Drivers About Smishing Text Surge

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 6/6/2025

Smishing schemes involving Departments of Motor Vehicles nationwide have increased. Scammers are sending SMS text messages falsely claiming to be from the DMV that “are designed to deceive recipients into clicking malicious...more

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 6, Issue 5, June 2025

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 6/3/2025

Why this is important: Banks are spending big on generative AI (genAI). That’s the thrust of this article. Two hundred U.S. bank executives were recently polled for a report published in April. That report showed that six in...more

California Court Holds Defendants Liable for Fraudulent Wire Transfer

Proskauer on Privacy on 6/3/2025

Wire transfer fraud has long been a popular target for cyber criminals. A case of first impression decided by the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District demonstrates the high stakes for victims of this...more

SEC Speaks 2025: Key Takeaways from Division of Enforcement Panels

Ropes & Gray LLP on 5/27/2025

The SEC’s Division of Enforcement intends to remain a “cop on the beat,” and will refocus on traditional core enforcement areas, such as insider trading, accounting and disclosure fraud, market manipulation, and breaches of...more

Privacy Tip #444 – Best Phishing Campaigns are from HR or IT

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 5/23/2025

Everyone thinks they can spot a phish. Whether it is an email, SMS text, or QRish phishing, people have an overinflated view of their capabilities to detect them....more

North Korean Scammers are Posing as IT Freelancers: Here’s How You Can Protect Your Business

Fisher Phillips on 5/15/2025

Businesses should be aware of growing security risks from North Korean IT workers targeting freelance contracts from businesses in the U.S. and other countries. Typically, these workers fraudulently claim they are from the US...more

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