Cybersecurity is a Texas-Size Problem
Posted on Dec 4, 2017 in Cybersecurity | Comments Off on Cybersecurity is a Texas-Size Problem
Being home to one of the nation’s busiest ports, a world-renowned medical center and an epicenter of North American energy production is undoubtedly good for Texas businesses. However, Texas industries are increasingly becoming targets of global hackers. When it comes to cybersecurity, Texas has a bullseye painted on its back, and the cavalry won’t be riding to the rescue any time...
You’ve Been Breached During the Holidays: Now What?
Posted on Nov 21, 2017 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on You’ve Been Breached During the Holidays: Now What?
It was the start of the Thanksgiving holiday when the GC of a large retail company got an urgent call from her CEO. “We’re under attack. I just got off the phone with IT and we have been hacked. Ransomware and a DDOS. Call whoever you need to call, notify whoever you need to notify, and get this fixed.” This occurrence, which extends to all industries, leads to the critical question:...
Legislative Efforts in the Wake of Maritime Cyberattacks
Posted on Oct 24, 2017 in Cybersecurity, Government, Litigation, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Legislative Efforts in the Wake of Maritime Cyberattacks
In June, the maritime industry experienced what many consider a particularly insidious form of cyberattack known as GPS Spoofing, where global positioning system data is subtly manipulated to the point of grave inaccuracy. According to the US Maritime Administration, at least 20 ships in the Black Sea were affected. While at sea, these ships erroneously reported positions at an airport...
The Regulatory Bellwether: Forecasting Cyber Breach Litigation
Posted on Jul 3, 2017 in Cybersecurity, Litigation | Comments Off on The Regulatory Bellwether: Forecasting Cyber Breach Litigation
While the prospects of cybersecurity litigation loom ever larger, there are tangible ways that may very well decrease the unease and mitigate the risk—if you know where to look. Learn more.
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...
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