Manatt's Donna Wilson, a partner in the firm's Litigation Division, spoke to USA Today about the aftermath of Target's massive data breach and how companies can protect consumers from future attacks.
USA Today reports that Target recently reported that the cyber thieves compromised the credit card data and personal information of as many as 110 million customers. While police hunt for the cyber criminals, attorneys general are looking at whether Target provided enough protection for its customers.
Wilson said she repeatedly urges clients to invest in top-notch security.
"I tell clients it is not a matter of is it going to happen. It's when and how many times," Wilson said. "These are literally surprise attacks and the risk absolutely does change every day."
The challenge for companies is trying to predict how a cyber criminal will attack next, she said.
"Oftentimes, with data security, you find yourself planning for the last war and trying to anticipate what's happening in the future," Wilson said.
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