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PremiumChapter 2, Part 2: Ransomware damage control and when to alert stakeholders
Systems at fictional private utility company Vulnerable Electric remain impacted in the aftermath of a ransomware attack, but the chief executive decides it’s time to be forthright with employees and customers.
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ResourceWhite paper: The Dangerous Intersection Between OFAC and Ransomware
Read CSI’s The Dangerous Intersection Between OFAC and Ransomware white paper to understand how OFAC violations and ransomware present an amalgamated threat to all U.S. businesses, and how to address this threat in order to limit its potential for grave financial harm.
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PremiumChapter 1, Part 1: Betsy’s human error triggers ransomware crisis
When one of fictional private utility company Vulnerable Electric’s most dedicated employees falls victim to a social engineering hack, her actions in the immediate aftermath are crucial to what will soon become a crisis for the C-suite.
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PremiumChapter 1, Part 2: All hands on deck in C-suite ransomware response
Following the events that triggered a double extortion ransomware attack, the CEO of fictional private utility company Vulnerable Electric mobilizes her cyber incident response team to begin assessing the path forward to dealing with the cybercriminal(s).
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ArticleCW case study offers 360-degree view of ransomware attack
Learn through the eyes of the C-suite at Vulnerable Electric, a fictional private utility company impacted by a significant ransomware attack, as part of Compliance Week’s third case study.
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ArticleTen things I’d like to see happen in 2022 (2021 in review)
ESG and cryptocurrency figure to be key topics in 2022, but we’re also keeping an eye on President Biden’s anti-corruption efforts, details on Amazon’s record GDPR fine, the status of Facebook’s first CCO, and more.
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ArticleOCC report: Cyberattacks, pandemic among top bank risk areas in 2021
Banks and financial institutions regulated by the OCC faced elevated risks in 2021 from cyberattacks launched on them and their third parties, as well as compliance risks related to the pandemic, according to the agency’s latest report.
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PremiumThe year of ransomware: How companies are boosting cybersecurity controls
High-profile ransomware events over the last year have prompted businesses to beef up cyber defenses through new investments, increased training, and more, according to our “Inside the Mind of the CCO” survey.
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ArticleTreasury ransomware response: More sanctions, updated FinCEN guidance
The U.S. Treasury continued its crackdown on facilitators of ransomware payments, sanctioning a second virtual currency exchange and its affiliates and updating FinCEN guidance to help make financial institutions more aware of related red flags.
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ICA to explore impact of ransomware on financial crime compliance
The International Compliance Association will explore the impact of ransomware on financial crime compliance on Nov. 16 as part of a free webinar.
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ArticleFinCEN report: Ransomware SARs surge past 2020 totals
A Financial Crimes Enforcement Network report on financial trends in Bank Secrecy Act data found a greater number of SARs related to ransomware filed between January and June 2021 than during all of 2020.
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ArticleIntroducing: Cybersecurity training customized for compliance
The professor who created CW’s first-ever self-directed learning module explains what compliance practitioners can expect to get out of the course—and why it’s an essential tool in an evolving cyber-risk landscape.
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TrainingOn-demand training: Protect your company from cyber risks
Take this self-directed, interactive course to deepen your understanding of cybersecurity risks and learn about the latest regulations to keep your organization compliant and prepared for today’s dangerous cyber environment.
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ArticleTreasury sanctions virtual currency exchange as part of ransomware response
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced “robust actions” to counter ransomware, including blocking the assets of a Russian virtual currency exchange that has facilitated payments for at least eight ransomware variants.
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ArticleTPRM 2021: What to do before, during, and after a ransomware attack
Two risk and compliance practitioners opened their cyber-playbooks at CW’s TPRM virtual event, explaining how to identify and address vulnerabilities, establish transparency with vendors, and strengthen an organization’s incident management program.
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ArticleBig week for breaches: McDonald’s, Carnival, and more
Multiple high-profile companies—including Carnival, Wegmans, McDonald’s, Volkswagen, and CVS—have confirmed in recent days they were either victims of a data breach or were alerted to a gap in their security controls.
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ArticleJBS USA confirms $11M ransom payment to hackers
Meatpacker JBS USA announced it paid the equivalent of $11 million in ransom in response to a May cyber-attack that impacted its operations in North America and Australia.
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ArticleColonial Pipeline fallout: Thwarting ransomware attacks requires collective defense
President Biden’s executive order on cyber-security largely applies to federal agencies. But its core message—that the public and private sectors must collectively defend against increasingly malicious ransomware attacks—should not be lost on companies.
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ArticleCyber-insurance: Why you need it and how to choose the right plan
As cyber-attacks surge, the need for cyber-insurance is growing more urgent. But it’s critical for companies to first familiarize themselves with how to navigate the labyrinth of cyber-insurance products on the market so that they are properly covered.
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ArticleChoose your ending: What to do when your systems are hacked and ransom is demanded
What should you do if your firm is hit by ransomware? Choose your own ending to this tale about a clinic, a criminal, and coronavirus to learn the risks and rewards of each choice.
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