New York City Enacts Biometric Privacy Law
New York City law restricts the collection and/or use of biometric technology by certain businesses, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler explains.
New York’s Financial Services Regulator Sets Guidelines for Ransomware Protection
New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) shares ransomware attack mitigation guidelines for regulated entities. MSP & MSSP implications explained.
New York DFS Fines Mortgage Lender in Cybersecurity Enforcement Action
Residential Mortgage Services RMS agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine for violating New York State DFS Cybersecurity Regulation.
New York Cyber Task Force: National Cyber Collaboration Required
New York Cyber Task Force (NYCTF) report describes how to enhance readiness for national cyber defense through operational collaboration.
New York DFS Files Cybersecurity Charges Against First American Title
Landmark legal case tests cybersecurity regulations, penalties & enforcement: New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) vs. First American Title Insurance Company.
New York Dept. of Financial Services: COVID-19 Cybersecurity Reminders
New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) reinforces cybersecurity guidance amid COVID-19 pandemic.
New York SHIELD Act Explained: What It Means for Cybersecurity, Privacy
Data security provisions of New York’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act are now in effect. Here’s what that means.
Sodinokibi Ransomware Attack Hits MSP, New York Airport
A Sodinokibi ransomware attack spread from an upstate New York hosting provider and MSP to Albany airport’s IT systems during the Christmas 2019 holiday.
New York Phishing Attack: Nassau County Recovers $710,000
Nassau County, New York, investigators recover $710,000 after phishing attack triggers fraudulent invoice payment.
Fortinet Accelerate 2020 New York City: Canceled – Coronavirus Concerns
Fortinet Accelerate 2020 New York City conference is canceled amid coronavirus outbreak concerns.