Cybersecurity and Risk Insights and Alerts

Cyber risks and threats continue to evolve, and firms are under pressure to meet SEC and FCA expectations for operational resilience as well as their own internal and client expectations for cybersecurity and privacy. Stay current on the latest cybersecurity, privacy, and risk threat and regulatory alerts, and build your cybersecurity and privacy knowledge with insights from our cybersecurity and technology risk experts.

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Cyber alerts and insights

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Vulnerability Discovered in Email App on iPhone and iPad

Learn how to protect yourself from the "zero-click” vulnerability discovered on Apple® iPhones® and iPads® that enables bad actors to hack into devices by sending specially crafted email.

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  • Cybersecurity
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Lower IT Costs and Increase Efficiency During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Private Equity Firms

How can PE firms reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and shore up their portfolio companies during these troubled times?

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  • Cybersecurity
  • Portfolio Company Risk Management
  • BCP
  • COVID-19
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New “Zero-Day” Zoom Exploits Uncovered

Two new and dangerous exploits of the popular Zoom teleconferencing software that allow attackers to hack Zoom users, spy on their calls, and potentially exfiltrate user data have been made available for sale to hackers.

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  • Compliance
  • Cybersecurity
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Staying on Top of Data Privacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Technology and information security may not be as strong in work-from-home environments as in office settings, and the risk of exposure of sensitive information may be greater. Firms need to remain vigilant about data privacy to meet regulatory expectations and protect against breaches.

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  • Cybersecurity
  • Privacy
  • BCP
  • COVID-19
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New "Coronavirus" Malware Targets Windows Users

Researchers have discovered multiple computer viruses and destructive software (malware) that use coronavirus and COVID-19 themes. These malware programs can be significantly damaging to systems and the data they maintain.

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  • Cybersecurity
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Security Risks with Zoom and Other Teleconferencing Tools

Security issues with video and audio conferencing tools, particularly Zoom, have increased during the pandemic. Learn what steps firms and individuals should take to protect themselves from this risk.

Cyber Alert
  • Cybersecurity