Topic
Hacking
184 published works
The Right Coast
Hoo boy: Guardian sources claim Jeff Bezos’s phone was hacked by … the crown prince of Saudi Arabia
Someone on Twitter a few days ago remarked that the virtual reality which we all now inhabit seems to have only 40 or so major characters. The cast of players…
Ride the Lightning
Los Angeles Superior Court Hacked To Send Two Million Phishing Emails
Bleeping Computer reported on October 22 that a Texas man was sentenced to 145 months in federal prison for hacking the Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) computer system and using…
Mike McBride Online
Linked: More caution for better security
By Mike McBride
John makes some valid points below, you have to admit that. “As a general advice. Be cautious, even when the person communicating with you appears to be someone you know.…
Insurance Law Hawaii
Insurer’s Quote on Coverage for Theft by Hacker Creates Issue of Fact
The appellate court found that the insurer's quote created an issue of fact on whether loss caused by a computer hacker would be covered. Metal Pro Roofing, LLC v.…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
District Court Tosses DNC’s Case Against Russia, Trump Campaign for Hacking its Computers, Distributing Stolen Materials
Steven D. Schwinn, John Marshall Law SchoolJudge John G. Koeltl (S.D.N.Y.) today dismissed the Democratic National Committee's lawsuit against the Russian Federation, the Trump Campaign, and individuals associated with the…
The Relativity Blog
Passwords 101: How They’re Hacked and Why Longer is Better
By Relativity
Security teams often encounter misconceptions when it comes to passwords. One thing is for sure: Having a more complex password helps thwart a bad actor’s efforts.
Focus on the Data
Watching Me, Watching You—IoT Camera Hacks Surge
Trend Micro, a cybersecurity solutions provider, recently reported that it blocked ~5 million hacking attempts of IP-connected cameras in just the last 5 months. This means that a hell of a lot…
International Financial Law Prof Blog
WikiLeaks Founder Arrested In London to be Extradited to USA For Computer Hacking Conspiracy
Julian P. Assange, 47, the founder of WikiLeaks, was arrested today in the Ecuador Embassy that withdrew asylum pursuant to the U.S./UK Extradition Treaty, in connection with a federal charge…
Ride the Lightning
Might Beto O’Rourke Become the First Hacker President?
Legal Loudspeaker Blog
Law Firms and Cyberthreats: Lawlessness in the Land of Law
Remember the story about Willie Sutton, the bank robber? He was asked, “Why do you rob banks?” He allegedly answered, “Because that’s where the money is.” Why do cyberthieves target…