Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Russian Hackers Wanted To Get Caught, Says Security Firm

According to cybersecurity firm FireEye, which is said to have been monitoring “Kremlin- sponsored” hacking groups for years, the DNC […]

The Dangers Of Short-Term Thinking On Information

Archivists, historians, librarians and some of the savvier people in the business world are sounding the alarm about an impending […]

Average Cost of Data Breach About $4 Million

Strengthening defenses against cyber-attackers is important, but companies also need to prepare for the damage to their financial situation and […]

Common Myths About Breach Response

By now it’s a familiar scenario: There’s been a breach, but no one is sure about the extent of it. […]

Get Ready For Cyber-Coverage Disputes

Companies should consider very carefully what types of cyber-breach events and losses they consider possible and do whatever they can […]

Microsoft Top Lawyer On Company’s Privacy Battles

After a federal appeals court handed Microsoft a major win last week in a case concerning a U.S. government warrant […]

Artificial Intelligence Filling Cybersecurity Pro Gap

The U.S. needs about 200,000 more workers in cybersecurity roles to be able to counter criminal hackers, but a major […]

Stolen Smartphone Draws A HIPAA Charge

In a case that a McGuire Woods client alert calls the first ever settlement of a HIPAA claim against a […]

Limits of Cyber Insurance Being Tested in Litigation

As hackers have become more sophisticated and litigation seeking redress more frequent, companies have turned to a variety of policy types, including…

Visiting A Website Despite Warnings Could Be A Federal Crime

A recent Ninth Circuit Appeals Court ruling featured a broad interpretation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which may […]

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