Cybersecurity Dive Quotes Benesch Partner Michael Vatis on DOJ’s Cyber Enforcement

Benesch Partner Michael Vatis was recently quoted in the Cybersecurity Dive article, “DOJ confirms seizure of domains linked to Iran-backed threat actor.” The article discusses the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent action to seize domains allegedly used by Iranian threat actors to conduct cyberattacks and spread disinformation.

Vatis, whose practice focuses on cybersecurity and national security matters, commented on the DOJ’s action, “It does nothing to end or impede Handala’s destructive attacks on companies’ computer systems and data,” Vatis told Cybersecurity Dive. “And it won’t even do much to reduce Handala’s ability to publicize its exploits, since Handala can easily create new websites or post its messages on the websites of victim companies.”

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