John DiGiacomo

Social media offers businesses powerful marketing tools but creates legal risks around IP, defamation, and FTC compliance. Here’s what companies need to know before posting.

EMV chip credit cards were supposed to reduce fraud, but questions remain about their effectiveness. Here’s what chipped cards protect against and where vulnerabilities remain.

Cyber attacks fall into two categories: active attacks that disrupt systems and passive attacks that silently steal data. Here’s how each type works and how to defend against them.

Advanced persistent threats are sophisticated, long-term cyber attacks targeting organizations for data theft or disruption. Here’s how APTs work and how businesses can defend themselves.

The United States experiences more data breaches than any other country. Here’s a breakdown of the statistics and what American businesses should do.

First use in commerce establishes trademark priority for unregistered marks. Here’s what counts as use in commerce, how to document it, and why it matters for trademark rights.

After a major 2015 cyberattack, New Hampshire strengthened healthcare cybersecurity requirements. Here’s what the law demands from healthcare providers.

A data breach doesn’t just cost money — it damages customer trust. Research shows how consumers perceive and respond to breached businesses long-term.

Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals who see them as easy victims. Learn the most common attack types and how to defend yourself.

Failure to comply with data breach notification laws can result in significant fines. Here’s what state and federal notification laws require.