Listen "Ransomware readiness at risk."
Episode Synopsis
This week, Ben speaks with John Anthony Smith, Founder and CSO at Fenix24, about why law firms are falling behind on recovery readiness as human-operated attacks continue to rise. Ben also shares insights on a hack impacting the federal court system, while Dave takes a look at a Michigan Supreme Court ruling on digital device fishing.
While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.
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Links to today's stories:
50% of Law Firms are Inadequately Prepared for a Ransomware Incident.
Senator castigates federal judiciary for ignoring “basic cybersecurity”
Fourth Amendment Victory: Michigan Supreme Court Reins in Digital Device Fishing Expeditions
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While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.
Complete our annual audience survey before August 31.
Links to today's stories:
50% of Law Firms are Inadequately Prepared for a Ransomware Incident.
Senator castigates federal judiciary for ignoring “basic cybersecurity”
Fourth Amendment Victory: Michigan Supreme Court Reins in Digital Device Fishing Expeditions
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Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more.
This week's Caveat Briefing covers how a whistleblower report is alleging DOGE copied millions of social security numbers to an unprotected cloud server. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories.
Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to [email protected]. Hope to hear from you.
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