Due diligence in M&A deals must include rigorous data privacy and cybersecurity assessments to prevent possible litigation, fines, reputational damage and devaluation, according to Amit Dungarani, VP of partnerships and strategic initiatives at Casepoint. He advises acquirers to automate the process with eDiscovery technology, engage cybersecurity forensic experts, and consider cross-border issues. Dedicated M&A teams should maintain transparency, and deploy a strong information governance framework post-merger.
North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government
North Korean state-sponsored cyber actor, TA406, is carrying out phishing attacks and credential-stealing operations against Ukrainian government entities to gather intelligence on the Russian invasion,
