On Friday, August 22 the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and U.S. Secret Service released an advisory warning that a family of malware known as “Backoff” may have infiltrated the Point of Sale (“PoS”) systems of over 1,000 U.S. businesses. The malware was injected into some systems as far as back as October 2013, and DHS warns […]
Data Security
PCI Security Standards Council Publishes Third-Party Security Assurance Guidance
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI-SSC) today released recommendations for meeting the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) when sharing cardholder data with third party service providers. PCI-DSS requires a merchant or other entity in entrusted with cardholder data to ensure that cardholder data continues to be protected when it is provided to a […]
Dominique Shelton Named Most Influential Lawyer in Digital Media and E-Commerce Law by Los Angeles Business Journal
Dominique Shelton, partner in the firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice and Privacy & Data Security Groups was recently included by the Los Angeles Business Journal in their inaugural, “Most Influential Lawyers: Digital Media and E-Commerce.” The list recognizes 30 Los Angeles attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in digital media and e-commerce law. Shelton is noted as […]
U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew Emphasizes Cyber-Risks for Financial Institutions
In remarks delivered earlier this month, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew highlighted the dangers of “cyber intrusions” to financial institutions. Secretary Lew cited more than 250 cyber attacks against U.S. banks and credit unions since 2011, as well as recent hacks and credit card thefts against major retailers. “Cyber attacks on our financial system represent […]
Kim Peretti and Jessica Corley co-author Bloomberg BNA article on Director Liability for Cybersecurity
Kim Peretti, co-chair of the firm’s Security Incident Management & Response Team, co-authored with Jessica Corley, chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation Group, the Bloomberg BNA article, “Cybersecurity: What Directors Need to Know in an Era of Increased Scrutiny.” In the article, Peretti and Corley discuss the cybersecurity issues that directors and officers face due […]