Cybersecurity
Data breaches, cybercrime, security law, and cyber incident response
US Sanctions Brazilians Tied to Terror-Designated PCC Money Laundering
The US Treasury sanctions two Brazilians and companies linked to Primeiro Comando da Capital after its terrorist designation, targeting international money laundering.
Senate Panel Advances Contractor Cyber Ops Pilot in 2027 NDAA
The Senate Armed Services Committee advances provision letting contractors conduct cyber operations under US Cyber Command, reshaping defense strategy.
LastPass Data Breach Exposes Customer Support Case Details Again
LastPass discloses June 2026 data breach via partner Klue, compromising customer support data and raising legal industry cybersecurity concerns.
OpenAI Launches 'Patch the Planet' to Secure Open-Source AI Code
OpenAI's new 'Patch the Planet' initiative aims to fix open-source software bugs alongside GPT-5.5 cybersecurity upgrades, enhancing legal AI security.
Unpatchable Apple Chip Flaw Enables iPhone Jailbreaks
Paradigm Shift disclosed an unpatchable hardware flaw in Apple A12 and A13 chips enabling iPhone jailbreaks, raising legal and cybersecurity risks.
Experts Warn Flawed Voter Database Risks 2026 Midterm Integrity
Experts warn that a flawed US voter database could disenfranchise millions and increase data breach risks in the 2026 midterms.
Lewis Brisbois Orders Remote Attorneys Back to Office After Cyberattack
Lewis Brisbois mandates remote attorneys return to office after June 10 cyberattack, reflecting cybersecurity and compliance challenges in BigLaw.
Federal Data Center Enhancement Act Expires Without Replacement Legislation
The Federal Data Center Enhancement Act expired in mid-2026 with no new laws to replace it, creating uncertainty for legal and IT compliance on data center standards.
2026 Data Breaches Expose Legal Risks for Privacy and Cybersecurity
Major 2026 data breaches highlight vulnerabilities and compliance risks for legal teams advising regulated industries.
Cyera Raises $600M, Valued at $12B for AI Cybersecurity Platform
Cyera secures $600 million funding, hitting a $12 billion valuation as AI-driven cybersecurity demand surges for legal and corporate sectors.
Anthropic’s Mythos AI Crafts Software Exploits in Under 40 Minutes
Anthropic's Mythos AI creates software exploits within 40 minutes of patch release, raising urgent cybersecurity and compliance challenges for legal professionals.
WhatsApp Blocks New NSO Group Spyware Campaign, Files Court Motion
WhatsApp disrupts a new NSO Group spyware attack, violating a court injunction and raising cybersecurity concerns for legal tech users.
Canada Passes Bill C-8, Mandates Cybersecurity for Critical Sectors
Canada's Senate passes Bill C-8 imposing mandatory cybersecurity frameworks on critical infrastructure sectors amid privacy concerns.
FBI Warns Silent Ransom Group Sends Fake IT Workers to Law Firms
Google and FBI warn law firms about Silent Ransom Group's new physical infiltration tactic using impostor IT staff for ransomware data theft.
Ex-IBM VP’s 2020 Suit Claims IBM Hid 56,000 Cyberattacks by China
Ex-IBM VP William Barlow’s 2020 lawsuit alleges IBM concealed 56,000 cyberattacks, raising legal compliance issues for federal contractors.
ESAs Release First Report on DORA ICT-Related Incidents in EU Finance
The ESAs' inaugural report under DORA reveals 3,383 major ICT incidents in the EU financial sector, spotlighting system failures and cross-border impacts.
2026 Cyberattacks Hit FBI, Healthcare, Education & Legal Sectors
In 2026, major cyberattacks compromised FBI data, healthcare devices, education records, and legal sector systems, raising regulatory and compliance demands.
Cyera Raises $300M at $12B Valuation in Latest Funding Round
Cyera is raising $300 million at a $12 billion valuation, highlighting growth in AI-driven data compliance solutions important for legal teams.
Trump Signs Voluntary 30-Day AI Frontier Model Review Order
President Trump issues executive order for voluntary 30-day AI model reviews, impacting legal compliance and cybersecurity risk management.
Wiley Rein Sued Over 11-Month Data Breach, Delayed Client Notification
Wiley Rein faces a class-action lawsuit after hackers accessed client data for 11 months, raising cybersecurity and compliance concerns for law firms.