Mom, You Can’t Post Pictures of My Child—Because GDPR

A grandmother is found guilty of violating GDPR—for posting photos of her grandchild without permission.
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United States Secret Service: New Criminal Nigerian Scam Related To Unemployment In US Due To Pandemic

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New, pernicious criminal acts – emanating from a hotbed of internet-miscreants resident within crime-ridden Nigeria are attacking unemployment systems in multiple US States. Via Brian Kreb’s tremendous reporti… Continue reading United States Secret Service: New Criminal Nigerian Scam Related To Unemployment In US Due To Pandemic

Disney Insisting on ‘Star Wars’ #Hashtag Contract?

In a particularly annoying meme, the fourth day of the fifth month has earned the moniker “Star Wars Day” because of the expression, “May the Fourth be with you.” But Disney has moved to put celebrants under a contract with binds tighter than Pri… Continue reading Disney Insisting on ‘Star Wars’ #Hashtag Contract?

Is Cyber Bullying Just Kids Being Mean On Social Media, Or Is There More To It?

Whilst there are many definitions out there, to me cyberbullying is any form of communication that is aimed at hurting or embarrassing a specific target. From my personal experience, it has been often used in an attempt by the bully to raise themselves… Continue reading Is Cyber Bullying Just Kids Being Mean On Social Media, Or Is There More To It?

Supreme Court Looks at Computer Trespass Meaning

Federal statutes have muddied the waters on the meaning of computer trespass, but a Supreme Court case may clear the air When Congress passed a federal statute on computer fraud in 1984, it was concerned with the problem of people “breaking in” to comp… Continue reading Supreme Court Looks at Computer Trespass Meaning

US Law Enforcement Takes Down COVID-19-related Online Malicious Campaigns

The Department of Justice cooperated with several private companies and internet domain providers and registrars to disrupt hundreds of websites and malicious campaigns that tried to exploit the current COVID-19 pandemic. Following a wave of complaints… Continue reading US Law Enforcement Takes Down COVID-19-related Online Malicious Campaigns

Facebook Privacy Tracking Lawsuit Can Continue, Court Says

Everyone knows that when you use a social media site such as Facebook, the website is collecting information about you. I’m not sure whether, even with privacy settings set, that people know who is getting access to this information, for what purposes… Continue reading Facebook Privacy Tracking Lawsuit Can Continue, Court Says

President Signs Two Broadband Bills

On March 24, President Trump signed two bills designed to enhance the availability and security of 5G and other broadband services. The first bill, the “Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act” or the “Broadband DATA Act” requ… Continue reading President Signs Two Broadband Bills

Gambling Firm Anticipates Spending up to $100 Million in Recovery from Cyber Incident

SBTech, a provider of interactive sports betting solutions and services, has set aside up to $100 million to fix a mess left when a cybersecurity incident hit right in the midst of a merger. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission … Continue reading Gambling Firm Anticipates Spending up to $100 Million in Recovery from Cyber Incident