Cybersecurity

Discovery documents provided to Russian firm were altered and posted online, Mueller says

Law firm Reed Smith has released a statement Wednesday saying its computer systems were not breached after special counsel Robert Mueller revealed that someone claiming to be a hacker had posted discovery materials provided to its client, a Russian company accused of funding a Russian effort to interfere in the…

Jan 31, 2019 9:00 AM CST

Lawyer says ‘disgusting’ Facebook post to drunken people was written by hacker

A Florida lawyer says a hacker was to blame for a Facebook post offering sympathy and legal services to people who are drunk after encountering “the tease.” Lawyer Albert Sauline told the Panama City News Herald on Tuesday that he found the early Sunday post “disgusting,” and that he personally…

Jan 31, 2019 7:00 AM CST

BigLaw associate was duped into transferring over $2.5M to fraudster’s account, decision reveals

An associate at Dentons Canada was duped into transferring more than $2.5 million into a fraudster’s account, according to an opinion by an Ontario judge in an insurance coverage dispute. The Dec. 11 decision by Judge Carole J. Brown said the Vancouver-based associate sent the money from a property sale…

Jan 23, 2019 7:30 AM CST

‘The Dark Overlord’ didn’t hack systems, Husch Blackwell says

Husch Blackwell says its systems weren’t hacked after a group calling itself “The Dark Overlord” threatened to release stolen documents relating to insurance litigation over the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. The Dark Overlord hacker group says it has 18,000 documents that include emails and nondisclosure documents…

Jan 3, 2019 1:36 PM CST

2018’s most important legal tech stories

What were 2018's most important legal tech stories? ABA Journal legal affairs writer Jason Tashea takes a look back on the biggest news in law and technology, including Facebook’s never-ending missteps, the creation of new data privacy standards and the destruction of federal net neutrality.

Dec 21, 2018 6:30 AM CST

California imposes new regulations on ‘internet of things’ devices

California has passed a law regulating the security of internet-enabled devices sold in the state. While many see it as a step in the right direction, others think the law doesn’t go far enough to secure these technologies.

Dec 10, 2018 7:00 AM CST

As state actors continue to wage cyberwar on the United States, they have a powerful ally

As state actors continue to wage cyberwar on the United States, they have a powerful ally—gaps and ambiguities in the law

Nov 1, 2018 1:15 AM CDT

Any piece of technology that stores information could be compromised—even obsolete devices

Affinity Health Plan failed to consider copy machines as a potential security risk, costing the company over $1.2 million in a civil penalty. The settlement also required the company to expend resources to retrieve the machines, conduct a risk assessment and implement a new security plan.

Nov 1, 2018 1:10 AM CDT

Rethink your law firm’s IT disaster recovery strategy

Information technology-related disasters are among the biggest contributors to long-term business disruption for law firms. Major data breaches that shut down entire systems, natural disasters that physically destroy data centers and purposeful cyberattacks threaten a law firm’s business continuity.

Oct 30, 2018 6:00 AM CDT

ABA ethics opinion offers guidance on data breaches

Lawyers have to safeguard client data and notify clients of a data breach, and the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has issued a formal opinion that reaffirms that duty.

Oct 17, 2018 4:20 PM CDT

Cat-and-mouse game: Customers demand cybersecurity, law enforcement wants easier access to evidence

Modern technology has created a honeypot of data for cyberthieves and law enforcement. Police and prosecutors are adopting novel technology and raising new constitutional arguments in court, which brings up privacy concerns.

Oct 1, 2018 1:15 AM CDT

Hackers are increasingly gaining access to systems to mine cryptocurrency, report finds

Hackers are using illegal means to create cryptocurrency at an increasing rate thanks to a software vulnerability leaked by the National Security Agency, says a new report shining light on a novel criminal aspect of cryptocurrency.

Sep 21, 2018 6:05 AM CDT

Law firms can learn from other industries’ missteps on cybersecurity awareness and prevention

The cybersecurity needs of a small law firm will be different than the needs of an international firm. However, all law firms must pay close attention to privacy laws.

Sep 1, 2018 1:50 AM CDT

Clients pushing their outside counsels to adopt stricter cybersecurity standards and protections

Companies are expending more manpower and money on keeping their data safe. The study found that two-thirds of respondents expected their legal department’s role in cybersecurity would increase over the following 12 months, compared with 55 percent in the 2015 survey.

Aug 1, 2018 2:00 AM CDT

FCC Chairman Pai: Public comment portal may get upgrade

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Jul 13, 2018 2:00 PM CDT

Discovery documents provided to Russian firm were altered and posted online, Mueller says

Lawyer says ‘disgusting’ Facebook post to drunken people was written by hacker

BigLaw associate was duped into transferring over $2.5M to fraudster’s account, decision reveals

‘The Dark Overlord’ didn’t hack systems, Husch Blackwell says

2018’s most important legal tech stories

California imposes new regulations on ‘internet of things’ devices

As state actors continue to wage cyberwar on the United States, they have a powerful ally

Any piece of technology that stores information could be compromised—even obsolete devices

Rethink your law firm’s IT disaster recovery strategy

ABA ethics opinion offers guidance on data breaches

Cat-and-mouse game: Customers demand cybersecurity, law enforcement wants easier access to evidence

Hackers are increasingly gaining access to systems to mine cryptocurrency, report finds

Law firms can learn from other industries’ missteps on cybersecurity awareness and prevention

Clients pushing their outside counsels to adopt stricter cybersecurity standards and protections

FCC Chairman Pai: Public comment portal may get upgrade

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