Cyber insurance is a hot topic among many but unfortunately, far too many companies are not getting any cyber coverage or are not getting the coverage they need for their risks. This week I had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion targeted for in-house counsel that was titled "Making Sure It's Covered: Cyber Insurance … Continue reading Making Sure It’s Covered: Cyber Insurance — What are the Practical Things In-House and Outside Attorneys Need to Know? (conference panel discussion)
Was the ransomware attack on 20+ Texas local governments an attack on a single service provider? [UPDATE: YES!]
The Texas local governments attack seems to me to be more akin to the trend we have been seeing in 2019 with attackers targeting one MSP and then using that access and the MSP’s tools to attack / encrypt the MSP’s individual clients. If I’m not mistaken (and, I could be), the Texas DIR often … Continue reading Was the ransomware attack on 20+ Texas local governments an attack on a single service provider? [UPDATE: YES!]
***URGENT*** MEMO TO “THE IT GUY” RE: #RANSOMWARE
***urgent memorandum*** TO: The "IT Guy" FROM: Shawn Tuma SUBJECT: Your clients affected by ransomware STOP OVERWRITING / WIPING / DELETING OR OTHERWISE DESTROYING YOUR CLIENTS' DATA WHEN THEY ARE AFFECTED BY RANSOMWARE!!! PLEASE!!! PRETTY PLEASE!!! PRETTY PLEASE WITH SUGAR ON TOP!!! JUST STOP IT!!! Seriously, everyone understands that ransomware is scary stuff and when … Continue reading ***URGENT*** MEMO TO “THE IT GUY” RE: #RANSOMWARE
Texas AG: Business Must Implement and Maintain Reasonable Cybersecurity Safeguards
Go here to read: Texas Businesses Must Implement and Maintain Reasonable Cybersecurity Safeguards According to State Attorney General
Cyberbullying of Children is a Heartbreaking Problem that Parents Have a Role in Preventing
Cyberbullying -- like plain "old fashioned" bullying -- is a heartbreaking to see, especially when it is directed at innocent children. There are many things that can lead to it and there are many things that can help minimize it. I do not pretend to have all of the answers and, you can bet, if … Continue reading Cyberbullying of Children is a Heartbreaking Problem that Parents Have a Role in Preventing