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FFIEC Warns of Increase in Cyber Attacks Involving Extortion, Encourages Financial Institutions to Develop Response Programs

November 10, 2015 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

Last week, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) issued a joint statement warning of an “increasing frequency and severity of cyber attacks involving extortion.” The statement warned that criminals have been extorting financial institutions using a variety of tactics, including denial of service attacks, theft of sensitive information, and use of “ransomware,” which is […]

Filed Under: Cyber Risk, Cybercrime, Data Breach, Data Protection, Enforcement, Financial Privacy, Regulation, Security Breach

The Supreme Court To Resolve Whether a Violation of a Statutory Right Confers Article III Standing

May 1, 2015 By Donald Houser

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to hear the appeal in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins may have significant implications for data breach litigation in particular and consumer class action litigation generally. At issue is whether a plaintiff who has suffered no actual injury or harm nonetheless has standing under Article III of the United States Constitution […]

Filed Under: Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Privacy Litigation, Security Breach

New York State Regulator to Examine Insurers on Cybersecurity Following Comprehensive Risk Assessments

April 7, 2015 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

On March 26, 2015, Benjamin Lawsky, Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), sent a letter to the CEOs, General Counsel, and Chief Information Officers of all insurers doing business in the state to inform them of a mandatory cybersecurity questionnaire and the initiation of targeted cybersecurity examinations.  Approximately 160 insurers […]

Filed Under: Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Regulation

FFIEC Issues Warnings on Malware and Cyber Attacks

April 7, 2015 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has issued two joint statements warning of specific cyber risks.  The warnings, which were issued on March 30, 2015, address risks arising from destructive malware, which can destroy sensitive data, and cyber-attacks that compromise user credentials.  In both statements, the FFIEC also provides guidance on how to mitigate […]

Filed Under: Cyber Risk, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Regulation

FCC Advisory Group Issues Cyber Risk Management Report

March 28, 2015 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

On March 18, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) approved the Final Report on cybersecurity risk management and best practices issued by Working Group 4 (“WG4”) of its Communications, Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (“CSRIC”).  The CSRIC, currently in its fourth assembly, is an advisory committee tasked with providing recommendations to the FCC to achieve “among […]

Filed Under: Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Regulation

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