Cyber Hostage-Taking: Petya Holds Physical Infrastructure for Ransom
Posted on Jun 28, 2017 in Cybersecurity | Comments Off on Cyber Hostage-Taking: Petya Holds Physical Infrastructure for Ransom
On June 27, 2017, hackers struck vulnerable businesses around the world with a new version of the “Petya” ransomware. This major cyberattack has disrupted utilities, shipping companies, law firms and other businesses across the US, Russia, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. It continues to spread without regard to geographic or industry boundaries, and it has already impacted systems...
FCRA Violations Lead to Record-Breaking $60 Million Verdict
Posted on Jun 26, 2017 in Litigation | Comments Off on FCRA Violations Lead to Record-Breaking $60 Million Verdict
On June 19, a jury sitting in federal court in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California awarded plaintiffs $60 million after finding that the defendant, TransUnion, LLC, violated provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This is reported to be the largest jury award on record for FCRA violations. The case is Ramirez v. Trans Union, LLC. ...
Election Hackers Altered Voter Rolls, Stole Private Data, Officials Say
Posted on Jun 22, 2017 in Cybersecurity, Government | Comments Off on Election Hackers Altered Voter Rolls, Stole Private Data, Officials Say
Eversheds Sutherland (US) Partner Michael Bahar is quoted in this Time Magazine providing insight on the hacking of state and local election databases in 2016. Specifically, Michael addresses key questions congressional investigators are including in their probe to determine the nature and scale of the Russian cybersecurity attack. Learn more.
Wannacry: Avoiding Being Held to Ransom
Posted on Jun 20, 2017 in Cybersecurity | Comments Off on Wannacry: Avoiding Being Held to Ransom
In recent weeks the disruptive power of ransomware has been displayed in the media, with the prominent strain ‘Wannacrypt’ or ‘Wannacry’ making headlines. High-profile ransomware attacks are not a new thing, last year ‘Locky’, a prolific ransomware strain, targeted 400,000 systems in its first week. Learn more.
Automation’s Impact Across a Wide Range of Industries
Posted on Jun 15, 2017 in Insurance | Comments Off on Automation’s Impact Across a Wide Range of Industries
It is becoming clear that the disruptive nature of the autonomous vehicle will extend far beyond the automotive industry. In their article for Law360, Eversheds Sutherland (US) attorneys Michael Nelson and Trevor Satnick provide unique insight into what a future might look like without humans behind the wheel. Learn more.
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