What is a Zero-Day Vulnerability?

In the realm of cyber security there are many types of attacks and vulnerability exploits that can be used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to computer systems: viruses, Trojans, malware, ransomware, phishing, and a number of different software vulnerabilities. So, what exactly is a zero-day vulnerability and what makes this type of vulnerability so… READ MORE

New Mexico Enacts New Data Breach Notification Laws

New Mexico recently became the 48th state in the US to adopt data breach notification laws. The new laws take effect June 16, 2017 and will apply in all situations in which a data breach occurs, i.e., an unauthorized attempt to access unencrypted or encrypted computerized data. In addition to providing governance on how personal… READ MORE

Tips to Help a Business Avoid Data Breach Litigation

Little else is as stressful for a company than handling the aftermath of a data breach. Not only does the company have the obligation of making notifications to clients about the data breach, but it may also be confronted by data breach lawyers with at least one lawsuit, or even a class action. There are… READ MORE

Employees Most Likely to Discover Data Security Breaches

One thing that all data security breaches have in common is that someone must first uncover the breach and then reveal the breach to the appropriate parties (i.e., employers, law enforcement, other appropriate state and federal agencies, etc.). In the case of a business that is attacked and breached, an undetected data breach can wind… READ MORE

GameStop is the most recent potential victim of cyber data breach, and the company recently hired a leading security firm to conduct an investigation into allegations that the company’s website was hacked and that customer data and credit card information was stolen. According to reports, a third party found data available for sale on a black… READ MORE

The EU Data Protection Law Affects Companies Worldwide

Earlier this month, I published the following article on Practical Ecommerce about the European Union’s GDPR and how it could effect e-commerce stores. You should read this article. You should take it seriously. I’ll admit it — we lawyers are risk averse. We tend to prepare clients for the terrors in the night that may never come…. READ MORE

California Data Breach Notification Law

California law takes the privacy of its residents seriously. Privacy is an inalienable right guaranteed to California residents by the California Constitution. It was the first state to enact laws protecting the rights of Californians to be notified of data security breaches. When it comes to data breaches in California, state agencies and businesses have a duty… READ MORE

8 Reasons You Need a Data Breach Attorney

With growth in digital data has come a growth in data breaches. The need for greater protection means you need a data breach attorney. Data breaches aren’t restricted to hackers gaining access to your electronic data. It can also apply to people gaining access to printed materials. Negligence may be to blame. Perhaps an employee… READ MORE

America First! (in Data Security Breaches)

In the United States we pride ourselves on being world leaders, but not when it comes to the number of data security breaches that we fall victim to. According to a report published by The Hill, the United States outpaced the rest of the world concerning the number of data security breaches that took place… READ MORE

NH Strengthens Healthcare Cybersecurity in Response to 2015 Hack

In New Hampshire, state officials are diligently working to update and strengthen the state’s computer systems against breaches after there was a cybersecurity breach in 2015 involving the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The DHHS press release regarding the data breach can be found here. According to the Concord Monitor, as… READ MORE