Ep. 81 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss the crippling impact of the ransomware attack on Change Health and the downstream implications. What is the lesson: vendor breaches are not going away, and we must continue our due diligence! Keep the questions and comments coming! Call me 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com ..read more

Ep. 80 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we dive into the FBI's (and our international police partners) takedown of LockBit's webpage and seizure of decryption keys, LockBit's failure to patch, and implications downstream! You won't want to miss it! Keep the questions and calls coming. Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com ..read more

Ep. 79 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss 23andMe's novel legal theory regarding recycled usernames and passwords, and its impact on the data breach. Further, we jump into the PR nightmare this position has caused and the potential consequences of such a legal position. You won't want to miss it! Keep the questions, calls, and comments coming! Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com ..read more

Ep. 77 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live!  In this episode, we discuss how China is on the offensive with the cyber war and trying to position itself in our critical infrastructure for future conflicts.  Scary scenario and one we need to keep a close eye on. As always, keep the questions, calls, and comments coming - call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com.  Enjoy ..read more

Ep. 76 of the Cyber Law Revolution is Live!   In this episode, Anthony Hess, CEO and Co-Owner of Asceris, drops by to discuss the differences in the DFIR and insurance world when comparing the US to the UK, along with lots of great insight into the industry!   Keep the questions and calls coming - 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com.   Enjoy ..read more

Ep. 75 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live!   In this episode, we discuss the Video Privacy Protection Act and other privacy laws and how plaintiff attorneys are using these old privacy laws to bring new lawsuits based on the emerging website tracking technologies.    Keep the questions, calls, and comments coming - 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com   Enjoy ..read more

Ep. 74 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss the attacks against MGM and Caesars, the different approaches both took to response, the implications, and the lessons we learn. I will give you a hint: prepare, prepare, prepare! Keep the questions and calls coming! 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com ..read more

Ep. 74 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live!   In light of MoveIT, we revisit the importance of developing and testing an incident response plan and performing vendor due diligence in this episode.   We discuss how organizations need to go a step further and ask, "Who are the friends of our friends." Specifically, who are our vendors working with, and what due diligence is being done to ensure our information is secure?   Keep the questions and calls coming! Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com ..read more

Ep. 70 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live!    ALERT ALERT ALERT    In this episode, we discuss the how MoveIT experienced a zero-day vulnerability attack and the steps companies need to take NOW to protect themselves!    Specifically, if you use MoveIT:  1. Implement the patch or mitigation.  2. Contact your cyber insurer and or a breach coach (especially if you do not have cyber insurance).  3. Utilizing your cyber insurer or breach coach, start a forensic investigation to determine the scope and extent of the impact to your organization ..read more

Ep. 68 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live!    In this episode, we discuss the good and bad of media coverage during and after a cyber incident or data breach. Specifically, we dive into how the media helps push out information and can also be a tool for the threat actors and cyber criminals to extort further companies, hospitals, schools, non-profits, etc.     You won't want to miss it!    Keep the questions and calls coming - 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com ..read more