Recognizing that cyberattacks have already commenced and could spread beyond the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield, organizations can take several steps to protect themselves. They can recognize the risk. Then organizations can assess likely cyber threats and vulnerabilities, build resilience and take preventive actions, to avoid becoming another casualty in a conflict that already has too many.
Author: Paul Luehr
Paul Luehr is a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property group. Read Paul's full bio on the Faegre Drinker website.
A New Sheriff in Town: Enforcement of the CCPA Picks Up Under Bonta
The California Office of the Attorney General, under the leadership of new Attorney General Rob Bonta, has taken significant actions in recent weeks indicating that it is ramping up and potentially adding a new area of focus in its enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act. Read on for some important considerations for businesses.
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Ransomware Payments May Violate Sanctions Laws, U.S. Treasury Department Warns
Ransomware attacks are on the rise in the wake of COVID-19, but attack victims — and third parties who assist them — could unknowingly be in violation of federal law. A new advisory from the U.S. Department of the Treasury warns that ransom payments to sanctioned individuals or entities may result in significant criminal or civil liability. Companies should closely review the details of this advisory to minimize the risk of violating the U.S. sanctions laws if they are victimized by a ransomware attack.
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