ATB.LAWBlog

Our blog offers you an easy-to-understand introduction to various fields of law. We explain complex matters simply and precisely to help you keep track of everything. Here you will find current information and practical tips.

Austrian Supreme Court ruling BTC cryptocurrencies

Austrian Supreme Court: Bitcoin is not „money“ under the 2018 Payment Services Act (ZaDiG 2018)

Supreme Court denies applicability of Payment Services Act to cryptocurrencies
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Roman Taudes
Cybercrime

Ransom demands in hacker attacks

When to negotiate, when to pay?
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Roman Taudes
Ransomware Prevention

Prevention: Protect your business from hacker attacks!

Preventative measures are the most effective way to prevent ransomware attacks. In this article, we explain technical and organizational measures for the comprehensive protection of your company. Professional advice and regular training are crucial in this regard.
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Roman Taudes
Hacker attack, ransomware, help

What is ransomware and how does it work?

Ransomware is a dangerous form of malware that locks or encrypts systems, steals data, and demands a ransom. In this article, we explain how ransomware works, what types exist, and why professional help is essential in the event of an attack.
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Roman Taudes
Incident Response Guide

Hacker attack: First aid & professional emergency measures

An Incident Response Guide for Companies
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Roman Taudes
Amendment of the Code of Criminal Procedure

Criminal Procedure Reform 2024

Strengthening victim rights in cryptocurrency and bank transfer fraud
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Roman Taudes
NIS 2 Directive

The NIS-2 Directive: New Obligations for Companies

Find out if you could be affected by NIS 2
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Anela Blöch
Tesla Sentry Mode data protection Federal Administrative Court

Tesla's Sentry Mode in Court: Groundbreaking BVwG Decisions 2024

A detailed analysis of the BVwG (Federal Administrative Court) decisions regarding the Tesla Sentry Mode. Learn about the legal consequences for Tesla owners and how dashcam use is assessed in Austria.
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Matija Pfefferkorn
Video surveillance data protection

Video surveillance in Austria: What you need to consider from a data protection perspective

A guide to the legal requirements for video surveillance in Österreich. Information on GDPR and Austrian Data Protection Act (DSG) compliance, data subject rights, and practical implementation.
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Matija Pfefferkorn
RIP Deal Lawyer Cybercrime Cryptocurrency

Crypto-RIP-DEAL

Successful resolution of a 380,000 euro crypto fraud and asset recovery for the victim – An insight into modern fraud schemes
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Roman Taudes
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