Encryption Wars, Part IV: Barr vs. Big Tech

Will AG Barr succeed in his fight to empower the U.S. government with the ability to break strong encryption against tech companies? U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr once again is decrying the fact that tech companies are proposing strong security stan… Continue reading Encryption Wars, Part IV: Barr vs. Big Tech

Going After the Good Guys: The Government’s Ransomware Identity Crisis

Why fixing that ransomware attack might get you indicted Editor’s Note: We’re pleased to publish this article from attorney Ryan Blanch, sharing an expert perspective on some of the legal…
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Accelerated Digital Innovation to impact the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in 2020

Its December and the Christmas lights are going up, so it can’t be too early for cyber predictions for 2020.   With this in mind, Richard Starnes, Chief Security Strategist at Capgemini, sets out what the priorities will be for businesse… Continue reading Accelerated Digital Innovation to impact the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in 2020

Can Antivirus Companies Use ‘Good Samaritan’ Defense to Block Rival Software?

Is the Good Samaritan clause, intended to protect against harmful materials, too broad and ripe for abuse? The essence of information security is to allow “good” things in and keep “bad” things out, and various tools assist us in doing that. Included … Continue reading Can Antivirus Companies Use ‘Good Samaritan’ Defense to Block Rival Software?

The Ultimate Hacker Movies List for 2020

Your guide to the 40 best hacker movies and movies about cyber crime or cyber security from the past 5 decades “Shall we play a game?” When I think of…
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Don’t (Geo)Fence Me In: Courts Order Google To Give Up Location Data

The danger in forcing companies with location-tracking apps to hand over the data to help solve crimes When you install a “Black Friday” app on your cellphone, you aren’t really expecting it to be used to identify you as a suspect or a witness to a cr… Continue reading Don’t (Geo)Fence Me In: Courts Order Google To Give Up Location Data

Tips for Brits to stay Secure on Black Friday

As Brits plan to go to extreme lengths to grab a bargain this Black Friday but are leaving themselves exposed to cyber-criminals?

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8 Online Shopping Security Tips for Cyber Monday

As the online equivalent to Black Friday, Cyber Monday is among the biggest online shopping days of the year. Cyber Monday, along with Black Friday, heralds the beginning of the online holiday shopping season. According to Adobe Analytics, 2018 Cyber M… Continue reading 8 Online Shopping Security Tips for Cyber Monday

PA Supreme Court Rules Defendant Need Not Decrypt Drive

One of the perennial issues facing courts is the extent to which the government can compel an individual to decrypt the contents of a file, a computer or a server. Jumping into the fray, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, on Nov. 20, considered the case … Continue reading PA Supreme Court Rules Defendant Need Not Decrypt Drive

33 Alarming Cybercrime Statistics You Should Know in 2019

Social media is playing a growing role in cybercrime this year — here are the top cybercrime stats to know about this $1.5 trillion (and growing) industry as we move…
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