Afripol Focuses on Regional Cyber Challenges, Deepening Cooperation – Dark Reading
Rapid digitization, uneven cybersecurity know-how, and growing cybercriminal syndicates in the region have challenged law enforcement and prosecutors. – Read More
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When One Sentence Creates Millions in Risk: Drafting Better Direct Damages Caps – Contract Nerds
Key Takeaways Ambiguous wording in liability caps can create millions in unforeseen exposure. The Tata v. Barring case demonstrates that courts will interpret caps strictly based on precise drafting. If…
User-Experience-Irrwege: 5 Fehler, die Ihre Sicherheit gefährden – CSO Online
Übermäßig komplexe, unnötige oder unsinnige Sicherheitsmaßnahmen können Mitarbeiter nachhaltig frustrieren. Das schafft neue Risiken. Foto: vchal | shutterstock.com Je mehr Zwang besteht, Systeme und Daten zu schützen, desto besser ist…
FortiGate firewall credentials being stolen after vulnerabilities discovered – CSO Online
Threat actors aren’t wasting time taking advantage of newly-revealed vulnerabilities in Fortinet device authentication. Researchers at Arctic Wolf said they are seeing malicious single sign on (SSO) attempts trying to…
Suspended suspension for “manifestly incompetent” solicitor – Legal Futures
A “manifestly incompetent” solicitor who facilitated one fraudulent and three potentially fraudulent property transactions has been given a suspended suspension. The post Suspended suspension for “manifestly incompetent” solicitor appeared first…
Second time lucky as government agrees to reverse PACCAR – Legal Futures
The government is to legislate to reverse the Supreme Court’s 2023 PACCAR ruling, which has brought huge uncertainty to the litigation funding market. The post Second time lucky as government…
AI use and employee ownership trigger staff bonuses at leading firms – Legal Futures
Staff at two leading regional law firms have been awarded significant bonuses – one for use of AI and the other for their work in an employee-owned practice. The post…
Law Society tells LeO: Focus on performance, not reform – Legal Futures
The Law Society is urging the Legal Ombudsman not to launch a fundamental review of its rules when it should be focusing on reducing its backlog of cases. The post…
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement – Legal Futures
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges. The post Divorce escrow: asset sales…
Russian APT group pivots to network edge device misconfigurations – CSO Online
A Russian state-sponsored cyberespionage group has been targeting energy companies and critical infrastructure providers by exploiting misconfigurations in network-edge devices. The group has been operating since at least 2021 and…
Why a 17-Year-Old Built an AI to Expose Deepfake Maps – Dark Reading
A high-school student is tackling the overlooked risk of AI-generated satellite imagery that could mislead governments and emergency responders. – Read More
Why You Should Train Your SOC Like a Triathlete – Dark Reading
The key elements in a security operations center’s strategy map very closely to the swim/bike/run events in a triathlon. SOCs, like triathletes, perform well when their “inputs” are strong. –…
Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack – Dark Reading
But media reports described the attack as causing major disruption to PDVSA, the state-owned oil and natural gas company. – Read More
Russia Hits Critical Orgs Via Misconfigured Edge Devices – Dark Reading
Amazon detailed a long-running campaign by Russia against critical infrastructure organizations, particularly in the energy sector. – Read More
Future-proofing law firms: practical lessons on resilience, growth, and leadership – Legal Futures
By Legal Futures Associate Osprey Approach Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, joined Emma Waddingham, editor at Legal News Wales, as a guest on the Legal Sector Resilience podcast.…