A recent State audit has discovered that the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center wired $93,679 to a cyber-criminal in February 2017, and didn’t advise its board about the incident for 7 months
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MA Clean Energy Center Victim Of Wire Fraud
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Insider: June 2018 #1
By Scott Baird, Linn Freedman, Kathryn Rattigan & Norman Roos | Robinson & Cole LLP
We previously reported that the FBI has warned consumers about a nasty malware, known as VPNFilter
Protecting Infrastructure Against Cyber Threats
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
Administration officials continue to push the idea of propping up failing coal and nuclear plants to ensure the health of the U.S. power system by asserting that the nation’s natural gas infrastructure is at heightened risk of cyber attack and other threats. There’s simply no substantiated evidence supporting their claim. Here’s what you need to know about… Keep reading →
Executive Order 13800 On Strengthening The Cybersecurity Of Federal Networks And Critical Infrastructure: Assessment Of Electricity Disruption Incident Response Capabilities
By U.S. Department Of Energy
Statement from Secretary Perry: “This Administration recognizes the growing security risk of cyber threats and has prioritized overcoming these challenges facing our Nation, as outlined in Executive Order 13800. The Department of Energy (DOE) has taken an important step forward through the recent creation of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER),… Keep reading →
The Three Pillars Of GDPR – Transparency (No. 1)
By James Ward | Ward PLLC
Two years ago, the European Commission approved the GDPR
Can Cryptojacking Result In A Databreach?
By Kristin Biedinger | Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
Healthcare organizations should be aware of a new method, referred to as “cryptojackng,” that hackers are using to exploit the systems and networks they infiltrate
House Committee Approves Four Bills To Strengthen Energy Infrastructure Cybersecurity
By Bailey Langner | King & Spalding
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a series of legislative measures to further secure the U.S. energy infrastructure from cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity Is A Key Area Of Interest As House And Senate Appropriations Committees Hold Hearings On The President’s Budget For Fiscal Year 2019
By William Clarkson | King & Spalding
Following the enactment of the Omnibus Appropriations bill in March, Congressional appropriators have turned their attention to reviewing President Trump’s fiscal year 2019 budget.
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Insider – April 2018 #2
By Gregory Bennici, Linn Freedman & Kathryn Rattigan | Robinson & Cole LLP
Reports show that U.S. energy companies reported more than 350 cybersecurity incidents to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security between 2011 and 2015.
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider – March 2018 #4
By Kelly Frye Barnett, William Daley & Linn Freedman | Robinson & Cole LLP
Late last week, a joint statement by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed that the Russian government has been behind an ongoing targeted campaign to penetrate U.S. power plants and the electric grid.
