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Phishing Scams, Spam Spike as Hackers Use Coronavirus to Prey on Remote Workers, Stressed IT Systems

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Miriam Wugmeister spoke to CNBC the rise of cyberthreats, which are spking as online criminals take advantage of the coronavirus to attack remote workforces and corporate systems.

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Miriam Wugmeister spoke to CNBC the rise of cyberthreats, which are spking as online criminals take advantage of the coronavirus to attack remote workforces and corporate systems.“We are hearing from many clients and law enforcement that the level of cyberattacks, phishing attempts, and scams occurring in light of COVID-19 has grown dramatically,” Miriam said. “The bad guys know that every IT department and every cybersecurity group is currently overwhelmed and stretched.”Read the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/20/phishing-spam-spike-as-hackers-use-coronavirus-to-hit-remote-work.html" target="_blank">full article</a>.

Phishing Scams, Spam Spike as Hackers Use Coronavirus to Prey on Remote Workers, Stressed IT Systems

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Few lawyers in the world have Miriam Wugmeister’s breadth and understanding of privacy and data security laws, obligations, and practices. As co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s preeminent Global Privacy and Data Security Group, Miriam is regularly called upon by some of the world’s largest and most complex multinational organizations to confront their most difficult U.S. and international privacy and cybersecurity challenges. Ranked among the top in the profession by all major directories, her clients say: “Miriam is the best privacy counsel in the country that I have ever worked with. Her advice is always spot-on, practical, and helpful, and her judgment is impeccable.” “Miriam is a true leader in her field. I appreciate her brilliance and expertise.” “She keeps up with a rapidly evolving area and is quick to answer the most challenging questions with practical guidance a business can use.” (Chambers USA).Having helped hundreds of clients respond to cybersecurity incidents, Miriam works with companies to develop comprehensive customized incident response plans, training staff, conducting extensive tabletop exercises, and addressing key issues with boards of directors and executive management. Miriam advises organizations on the planning and execution of complex global compliance efforts and defends regulatory and litigation matters relating to privacy and cybersecurity in the United States and internationally. She serves as an arbitrator for the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework Binding Arbitration Program. Miriam regularly advises on the global collection, use, and sharing of employee, customer, vendor, and consumer personal information. She also counsels clients on cutting-edge issues surrounding emerging technologies such as the ethical tech, generative AI, telematics, and Big Data.Miriam serves as a board member of the <a href="https://sustainability.adp.com/adp-innovation-strategy.html#:~:text=In%20harnessing%20the%20power%20of%20big%20data%20through,that%20involve%20artificial%20intelligence%2C%20ML%20and%20big%20data." target="_blank" style="direction: ltr;text-align: left;">ADP AI & Data Ethics Committee</a> and is a leader in <a href="https://www.mofo.com/capabilities/artificial-intelligence">MoFo’s AI Group</a>, a cross-practice team that provides sophisticated, full-service representation to a wide range of clients with companies that both develop and use cutting-edge, rapidly changing technology in the AI space. Miriam uses her extensive industry experience and collaborative global approach to provide her clients fast access to the newest trends and developments in AI.As leader of the Global Privacy Alliance (GPA), Miriam encourages the rational development of privacy laws around the world and monitors privacy practices, laws, and regulations globally. On behalf of the GPA’s members, she takes an active role in anticipating upcoming privacy legislation and educating regulators on the commercial implications of proposed regulations.Chambers USA and Chambers Global recommend Miriam in the top tier of privacy and data security lawyers worldwide, with clients commenting to Chambers USA that she is “extremely practical and phenomenally smart. Just about one of the best privacy advisers there is,” and The Legal 500 US recognizing her as a leading lawyer for her “professionalism and strong international presence.” For her work in data protection and privacy, Miriam was an inaugural inductee into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, which is comprised of outstanding U.S. lawyers who have been recommended as The Legal 500 “Leading Lawyers” for the last six consecutive years. She has been named one of Financial Times’ “Top 10 Innovative Lawyers in North America” and a National Law Journal “Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Trailblazer” for her breakthrough work in this space. Miriam was previously designated an Ethisphere “Attorney Who Matters” and a BTI Client Service All-Star, and she is featured in Best Lawyers in America, 2021.

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