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Global Ransomware Attacks Raise Key Legal Considerations

Hunton Privacy

On May 12, 2017, a massive ransomware attack began affecting tens of thousands of computer systems in over 100 countries. The ransomware, known as “WannaCry,” leverages a Windows vulnerability and encrypts files on infected systems and demands payment for their release. Litigation.

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Top Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022

eSecurity Planet

SECURITI’s solutions help organizations secure data while automating privacy and compliance using AI and machine learning tactics. was recently named a Leader in the Forrester Wave’s Privacy Management Software, Q4, 2021. Series A Evervault 2018 Dublin, Ireland 12 $19.4 Seed Cape Privacy 2018 New York, NY 25 $25.0

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Investments in cybersecurity more than doubled from $12 billion to $29.5 billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. BVP Investments. Also read : Addressing Remote Desktop Attacks and Security. EEP Investments.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

The hope is that the strategy outlined herein will help corporate directors and executives who support them ( e.g. , legal, information technology security, privacy, compliance, and audit) make practical use of the various technical guidelines available without misaligning their systems from the broader corporate mission. Principle 5.