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DOJ Issues New Policy on CFAA Prosecutions

May 19, 2022 By Kellen Dwyer, Kim Peretti and Jon Knight

Today, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) updated its policy regarding charging violations under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”).  This is the first update to the DOJ’s policy since 2014, and it is effective immediately.  The policy states that all federal prosecutors who wish to charge cases under the CFAA must follow the new […]

Filed Under: Cybercrime, Digital Crimes

White House Releases Recommendations to Protect Against Potential Cyberattacks

March 22, 2022 By Amy Mushahwar and Kristen Bartolotta

The potential for malicious cyber activity has been a concern for the Biden administration throughout the evolving crisis in Ukraine (including the imposition of sanctions against Russia). In response to the concern, the Biden administration, which is now facing “evolving intelligence that Russia may be exploring options for potential cyberattacks,” has released recommendations for companies […]

Filed Under: Cyber Risk, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Digital Crimes, Ransomware, Russia, Uncategorized Tagged With: cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Executive Order, Data Protection, ransomware, The White House

President Biden Issues Executive Order Directing Coordinated Federal Approach to Digital Assets

March 9, 2022 By Kim Peretti, Kate Hanniford and Kristen Bartolotta

As a result of the rise in digital assets, President Biden signed an Executive Order on March 9, 2022 ordering a review of the nation’s approach to cryptocurrency. The Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets (the “Order”) contains both broad policy objectives and specific analysis to be conducted by the federal government. […]

Filed Under: Crypto, Cybercrime, Digital Crimes, National Security, Russia, Virtual Currency Tagged With: cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Executive Order, digital asset, The White House

Russia Arrests Suspected Members of REvil Ransomware Gang

January 19, 2022 By Kellen Dwyer and Kim Peretti

Russia’s Federal Security Service (“FSB”) issued a press release on January 14, 2022 claiming that it dismantled the REvil ransomware gang by arresting 14 suspected members and seizing computer equipment, luxury vehicles, bitcoin, and fiat currency valued at over $1 million. REvil is a notorious cybercriminal organization that claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack last […]

Filed Under: Cybercrime, Enforcement, International, Russia Tagged With: Cross-border, enforcement, ransomware, Russia

FTC Releases Warning to Companies that Fail to Mitigate Log4j Vulnerability

January 5, 2022 By Jon Knight and Alysa Austin

Less than a month ago, a critical vulnerability was identified in the ubiquitous, open source Log4j tool prompting swift guidance from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other security practitioners.  Now, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned companies that it “intends to use its full legal authority” against any company that fails to […]

Filed Under: Cyber Risk, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Enforcement, FTC Tagged With: cybersecurity, Log4j, vulnerability

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