By: Chris Gavrielidis Ransomware is on the rise, and no one is safe. From hospitals to law firms, hackers have begun to seize data and offer their victims an encryption key in exchange for “ransom.” It is typically accompanied by a warning to the effect that any attempt to remove or damage the ransom software would… Read More Taking Data Hostage—Who is Liable When Ransomware Strikes?
By: Kaitlyn C. Conway After three years of investigation, indictments have finally been made for several hacking attacks made from Iran to the United States. The impending results of this investigation and trial could not only mean heightened cyber security in the future, but a major reformation in how criminal investigations are implemented through the… Read More Iranians Indicted For Hacking Into United States Financial Sector
By: Jaclyn Collier Since the beginning of the Internet, there has been a tug-of-war in the United States between First Amendment rights and protecting law-abiding citizens online. At the federal and state levels, cyberstalking statutes are designed to stop recurring or threatening behavior before it results in a victim being physically attacked. Generally speaking,… Read More What Makes Online Speech Cyberstalking?
By: Shayla L. Aaron The technology industry has reached incredible new heights in that individuals on opposite sides of the world are able to connect with each other like never before. If you are a consumer that craves a unique piece of art three hundred thousand miles away, you can buy it without having… Read More Tech Industry Privacy Concerns Overseas
By: Sayyedeh Parastoo Vakili Cybersecurity is not only threatening individuals, but it has been targeting corporations and the government. With technology changing higher economy in an entrepreneurial and innovative ways, there are risks of cybersecurity threatening the delivering of legal services using technology. Hackers often have a goal in mind, to either access money… Read More Cybersecurity Threats on Corporations and Its Data Privacy
By: Laura Stavetski There is no doubt that technology has made our lives more efficient, but at what cost? The introduction of technology into society has brought along with it a variety of consumer privacy concerns. Consumer privacy issues have recently been brought to our attention due to the ongoing fight between Apple and… Read More Can You Hear Me Now? Verizon Fined for Violating Consumer Privacy Laws
By: Angelica Diaz Many in the legal profession, or even lay people, have heard of a situation where one party is unable to locate the other in an effort to begin court proceedings. Over time, it has also become a common occurrence to hear a situation where although one is unable to locate an individual… Read More You’ve Been Served
By: Daniel Larson Daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) have taken the online gambling industry by storm in the past few years. DFS operators such as DraftKings and Fanduel have thrived since their inception with revenues reaching well into the millions and are continuing to grow. You can find a DraftKings or Fanduel advertisement anywhere and everywhere, littered… Read More Can Massachusetts’ Regulatory Approach to Daily Fantasy Sports Prove Successful?