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Best Practices for Cybersecurity in Vehicles

In response to increasing cybersecurity threats in vehicles, in 2015 the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) was formed.  Its member companies include all automakers operating in North America except for Tesla. The ISAC allows companies to share cyberthreat information in real time and develop solutions to them. It serves as a central point […]

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How to Protect and Secure Your Connected Devices

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning companies and the public to be aware of vulnerabilities that cybercriminals could exploit in connected devices, otherwise known as Internet of Things devices. We previously reported on what the Internet of Things is and some of its legal challenges. The Internet of Things is the universe of smart […]

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KW
Former Partner

FDA Issues Unprecedented Alert Over Medical Device Cyber Security Risk

A fictional cyber-terrorist weaponizing a medical device by hacking into it has become a familiar plot premise in recent Hollywood dramas. Unfortunately, the risk of harm from medical device hacking has now become an actionable, real-world concern. In an unprecedented move, on July 31 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued an Alert to health care facilities to discontinue […]

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Making Sure Cybersecurity and Liability Concerns Don’t Ground the Drones

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, are slowly being integrated into U.S. and international airspace systems.  Despite current legal and regulatory limitations on their use for civilian purposes, governmental and private entities are devoting significant resources to advancing UAS technology and applications.  For example, internet industry giants Facebook and Google are exploring how to deliver […]

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The Drones Are Here, Bringing Liability Risks into View

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), more popularly known as “drones,” have evolved beyond overseas battlefield and clandestine operations and are increasingly being utilized inside the United States.  As with any product used in the domestic market, product liability considerations apply to their design, manufacture, sale and operation.  Therefore, now is an appropriate time to examine UAS […]

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Malware in the Machines: Cybersecurity for Medical Devices and Hospital Networks

Originally published as a Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert, June 20, 2013 Within the last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a pair of Safety Communications directed towards the medical device and healthcare industries regarding cybersecurity. Computer virus and other malware attacks against medical devices and hospital networks create risks of equipment performance […]

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