Andy Lee, a partner and head of the firm's data and privacy security team, and Jim Kearns, special counsel in the Maritime Practice Group, authored the article "Op-Ed: Protecting Vessels Against Phishing and Malware Intrusion," published by Marine Log on June 29, 2023. In the article, Andy and Jim illustrate a scenario in which a phishing attempt is used to gain control of a cargo vessel's data and control systems. They explain the real risk of this scenario, citing similar cases the US Coast Guard has reported, and offered advice on how to protect vessels against phishing and malware.