Ransomware Payment: Legal Risks in the First 72 Hours
Your systems are locked, and a ransom demand appears on the screen. The first decision is whether to authorize payment, and that decision can have significant…
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Real Estate Wire Fraud: Whose System Was Compromised?
A buyer wires funds on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the other side asks where the money is. In a residential closing, that call may come from the…
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New York SHIELD Act Attorney: Is Your Cybersecurity Reasonable?
Earlier this week, we spoke with a physician who operates a busy medical practice in New York. Thousands of patient records. Employees handling sensitive information every…
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Wire Fraud Kill Chain: 72 Hours After a Fraudulent Wire
A fraudulent wire transfer is not complete as soon as the money leaves your account. For a few hours, the funds remain in the recipient’s account,…
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SF-86 Doesn’t Mention Bitcoin. It Still Asks About Yours
Search the 136-page Standard Form 86 for the words “cryptocurrency,” “bitcoin,” or “digital asset” and you will find nothing. Many applicants take that to mean crypto…
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Your Offshore Trust Is on a Stolen List. Now What?
Around July 29, 2026, unknown group of attackers gained unauthorized access to Liechtenstein’s Register of Beneficial Owners. They copied records of approx. 31K+ legal entities, including…
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Crypto on Job Applications: When Answers Get Complicated
Regulated employers and government agencies increasingly ask about crypto holdings and activities on job applications, renewal forms, and background questionnaires. The questions could appear straightforward, but…
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Business Account Takeover: Is Your Bank Liable?
The first question clients often ask when cybercriminals get into a company’s online banking system and transfer money from the account is whether or not the…
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Crypto Fraud Lawyer: What to Do When Your Crypto Is Stolen
If your crypto was stolen, you are dealing with the fastest-growing loss category that the FBI tracks. This article explains (i) what the FBI’s 2024 and…
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