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Old Fashioned Interpleader: A Solution to Cryptocurrency Disputes

Sarah Anderson

Apr 7, 20223 min read

Old Fashioned Interpleader: A Solution to Cryptocurrency Disputes

A law school professor once said that if any question starts with “Can a federal judge….,” the answer was always “yes.” Originally...

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Sarah Anderson

Mar 28, 20223 min read

3 Weeks of Intense Cyber Activity

Few believed Dr. Michael Burry when he predicted the 2007 mortgage crises that eventually crippled the U.S. economy and destroyed a Wall...

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Sarah Anderson

Mar 14, 20223 min read

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Buried within 2741 pages of Congress’s recent work product is the “Tell us you were hacked” law, actually named the “Cyber Incident...

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Sarah Anderson

Feb 25, 20222 min read

CYBER ADVICE FROM CISA & GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (LA)

Disclaimer: This is information for wide-distribution, directly sent for public view by the State of Louisiana's Governor's Office of...

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Sarah Anderson

Feb 21, 20223 min read

RUSSIA & YOUR ROUTER

Staging its military forces on the border with Ukraine is Russia’s physical illustration of dominance. While a physical invasion is...

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Sarah Anderson

Feb 14, 20222 min read

Romantic Cyber Crimes

Not to sullen any Valentine’s Day vibes but the topic of cyber scams through dating applications matches the holiday. The types of crime...

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Sarah Anderson

Feb 10, 20223 min read

To Sue or be Sued?

Unless paying close attention to characters' small talk in Erin Brockovich, many do not understand the mechanics of large-scale,...

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Why are CEOs Increasingly Targeted by Hackers?

Sarah Anderson

Feb 2, 20223 min read

Why are CEOs Increasingly Targeted by Hackers?

The answer to the title question is “psychology and access.” Many forget that cyber-attacks are equal parts mental manipulation and...

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Cyber Insurance Rates: Up, Up, and Away!

Sarah Anderson

Jan 24, 20222 min read

Cyber Insurance Rates: Up, Up, and Away!

Nothing like frustrating news on a Monday morning to start a cold week. Since Friday, several stories arose noting the dramatic increase...

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Malicious QR Codes - The Digital Slip & Fall

Sarah Anderson

Jan 19, 20222 min read

Malicious QR Codes - The Digital Slip & Fall

Before customers cross a business's threshold, its manager does not spray soap onto the porcelain tile to induce a broken hip. Instead,...

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Sarah Anderson

Jan 14, 20223 min read

CYBERSECURITY EXPERTS – WHO QUALIFIES?

“I need a cybersecurity expert. Do you know anyone?” First, that’s like asking for a doctor. What kind? Dermatologist? Orthopedics?...

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2 Warning Signs of Double-Encryption Ransomware

Sarah Anderson

Jan 7, 20223 min read

2 Warning Signs of Double-Encryption Ransomware

“Let’s take a pause. Do not be in a rush to pay the ransom. It could be a double-encryption event.” These words should be on the tip of...

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Unauthorized PI Access: A Compensable Injury (in court)

Sarah Anderson

Jan 3, 20223 min read

Unauthorized PI Access: A Compensable Injury (in court)

The recent recognition of data breach victims as litigants with actual injuries resemble previous trends in law. In 1964, Title VII of...

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Sarah Anderson

Dec 20, 20213 min read

WTF is Log4j - Why do I care?

Approximately 1 year ago, the world learned of the SolarWinds exploit, which was then dubbed the largest and most catastrophic attack on...

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U.S. Government Doubles-Down on Cybersecurity Enforcement (Prison?)

Sarah Anderson

Nov 22, 20212 min read

U.S. Government Doubles-Down on Cybersecurity Enforcement (Prison?)

In the week prior to Thanksgiving, the U.S. Government announced two new regulations/policies regarding consumer protection and...

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HIPAA FINES TREND DOWN; CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TREND UP

Sarah Anderson

Nov 16, 20212 min read

HIPAA FINES TREND DOWN; CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TREND UP

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) is completing its 25th anniversary as 2021 closes. To...

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Lax Cybersecurity Practices Create More Lawsuits

Sarah Anderson

Nov 11, 20212 min read

Lax Cybersecurity Practices Create More Lawsuits

In addition to new FTC regulations and HIPAA-related requirements, civil lawsuits continue to emerge against companies asserting...

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CAR DEALERS AND MORTGAGE BROKERS: GLBA Safeguards Rule Now Applies to YOU!

Sarah Anderson

Nov 3, 20213 min read

CAR DEALERS AND MORTGAGE BROKERS: GLBA Safeguards Rule Now Applies to YOU!

Following the barrage of data breaches and data security abuses, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its new targeted area for...

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WHAT DO CYBER LAWYERS DO? About 5 things…

Sarah Anderson

Nov 1, 20213 min read

WHAT DO CYBER LAWYERS DO? About 5 things…

I At a Halloween party, a new acquaintance asked, “What do cybersecurity lawyers actually do?” It is a fair question. Without decades of...

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Sarah Anderson

Oct 26, 20213 min read

U.S. 5th Cir. Defends HealthTech Again!

Referred by an in-house colleague, a recent ruling within the Fifth Circuit again demonstrated its refusal to allow prosecutorial abuses...

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