On August 12, 2026, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum regarding Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime (the “Memorandum”) directing U.S. law enforcement to target and disrupt transnational criminal organizations. To accomplish this goal, the Memorandum establishes a program allowing private sector companies to partner with the government to fight “Cyber-Enabled Transnational […]
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DOJ Settles False Claims Act Case with LOGZONE Over Cybersecurity Deficiencies
On June 18, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had reached a settlement with defense contractor LOGZONE, Inc. (LOGZONE) in which the company agreed to pay $507,144 to resolve its liability under the False Claims Act (FCA) for allegedly failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements. LOGZONE provides logistics, medical, training, […]
NYDFS Issues Frontier AI Advisory and Guidance for Heightened Cyber Threat Environment
On May 21, 2026, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued two Industry Letters to the organizations it regulates (“Regulated Entities”): “Heightened Cybersecurity Risks Associated with Frontier AI Models” (the “Advisory”) and “Guidance on Measures Regulated Entities Should Consider in a Heightened Cybersecurity Threat Environment” (the “Guidance”) (collectively, the “Letters”). The Letters discuss […]