Are VPNs Legal To Use?
Tech Republic Security
MAY 1, 2024
Are virtual private networks legal to use? Discover if VPNs are legal, restricted or banned in your geolocation and what activities are legal vs. illegal when using a VPN.
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Tech Republic Security
MAY 1, 2024
Are virtual private networks legal to use? Discover if VPNs are legal, restricted or banned in your geolocation and what activities are legal vs. illegal when using a VPN.
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Sunoo Park and Kendra Albert have published “ A Researcher’s Guide to Some Legal Risks of Security Research.” Our Guide gives the most comprehensive presentation to date of this landscape of legal risks, with an eye to both legal and technical nuance. Comprehensive, and well worth reading.
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Security Boulevard
JANUARY 14, 2024
DDoS simulation tests fall into a different legal category than real DDoS attacks carried out by hackers. However, the law also specifies that the action must be “without authorization […] The post Are DDoS Simulation Tests Legal? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Krebs on Security
MAY 22, 2019
Here’s a look at a recent spam campaign that peppered more than 100,000 business email addresses with fake legal threats harboring malware. Our {legal team | legal council | legal departement} has prepared a document explaining the {litigation | legal dispute | legal contset}. Wiseman & Assoc.|
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
From a legal and regulatory perspective, Erika R. Without simplified fundamentals, security and compliance programs may allow too much interpretation or variance that could result in vulnerabilities – ranging from annoying to catastrophic. Bales, Esq.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The post AI Gets a Legal Gift for Thanksgiving appeared first on Security Boulevard. A federal court in San Fransisco addressed whether the training of AI infringes copyright, and the decision has interesting implications for the technology's future.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2024
PreVeil’s end-to-end encrypted email and file-sharing system emerges as a beacon of security, offering unparalleled […] The post Revolutionizing Legal Data Security and Compliance appeared first on PreVeil. The post Revolutionizing Legal Data Security and Compliance appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 11, 2023
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology and the internet, cybersecurity legal trends continue to evolve and shape the way we approach data protection. So what can we expect in terms of legal changes for 2023 in the United States? The post Cybersecurity Legal Trends for 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
APRIL 10, 2024
This article delves into considerations and methods […] The post Navigating Legal Challenges of Generative AI for the Board: A Strategic Guide appeared first on Centraleyes. The post Navigating Legal Challenges of Generative AI for the Board: A Strategic Guide appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Centraleyes
APRIL 10, 2024
This article delves into considerations and methods for boards to navigate the legal challenges of Generative AI. Legal Implications of Generative AI Generative AI presents novel challenges concerning intellectual property rights, particularly in copyright law.
We Live Security
JANUARY 11, 2023
The post Now you can legally repair your tech – sort of appeared first on WeLiveSecurity. A new law portends a future where (we hope) it will be easier for us all to repair, fix, upgrade, and just tinker with things we already own.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The post Cybersecurity and the Law: Taking Proactive Steps Before Needing Legal Action appeared first on Digital Defense. The post Cybersecurity and the Law: Taking Proactive Steps Before Needing Legal Action appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Earlier this year, the US Department of Justice made a series of legal arguments as to why Facebook should be forced to help the government wiretap Facebook Messenger. Those arguments are still sealed. The ACLU is suing to make them public.
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 6, 2023
In recent years, there has been a growing debate about the legality and risks of using leaked ransomware data for competitor intelligence. Some people argue that it is perfectly legal, while others believe it is a form of cyber espionage and should be illegal. No easy answer exists, and each business must decide the right action.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The post Cybersecurity, Legal, and Financial Experts Share Their Reactions to the SEC’s Latest Cyber Disclosure Regulations | Kovrr Blog appeared first on Security Boulevard. Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience.
The State of Security
JANUARY 25, 2021
Otherwise, you could be at risk of lengthy legal battles that result in hefty fines. The post A Look at the Legal Consequence of a Cyber Attack appeared first on The State of Security. If you are unsure about your cyber-safety structure, then it’s time to upgrade it. Beyond that, the cost in terms of […]… Read More.
SecureBlitz
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Today, we will answer the question – when is hacking illegal and legal? Before we jump into the topic about when hacking is considered illegal and when it is considered legal, let’s try to understand what hacking is. The post When Is Hacking Illegal And Legal? What Is Hacking? It […].
Penetration Testing
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Plaintiffs from 33 states have... The post Meta Faces Legal Action for Gathering Children’s Data Without Consent appeared first on Penetration Testing. Meta, the proprietor of Instagram, has found itself ensnared in the midst of a resounding scandal. The company faces allegations of transgressing the U.S.
CSO Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2022
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning to companies to remediate the serious vulnerability in the popular open-source Java logging package Log4j to avoid future legal action. In issuing its notice, the FTC underscored that organizations have legal obligations “to take reasonable steps to mitigate known software vulnerabilities.”
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
The post US Blocks Trade with ‘Legal’ Pegasus Spyware Firm, NSO appeared first on Security Boulevard. What took you so long? Commerce Dept. has finally blocked exports to the notorious NSO Group—makers of sophisticated “zero click” spyware, Pegasus.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Extent of the Damage The fallout from the […] The post Progress Software Under Legal and Financial Scrutiny After MOVEit Incident appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. This follows a significant security breach in May which led to the theft of a vast amount of data by the Clop ransomware gang.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 4, 2023
But subsequent legal challenges have spread across Europe. When police infiltrated the EncroChat phone system in 2020, they hit an intelligence gold mine.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 26, 2022
Merck, the Pharma giant from New Jersey, has won a legal battle with its insurer for covering costs related to the NotPetya ransomware attack that crippled its computer networks to the core incurring losses in millions. The post Merck wins NotPetya ransomware attack legal battle appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 16, 2022
Britain’s Information Commissioner Office (ICO) will from now on retain the accumulated sum as penalties to meet legal expenses. There is a high probability that ICO might approach a new legal syndicate in resolving the pending penal issues. . Meaning it is failing by over 50% in recovering penalties from companies.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The attacks are part of a campaign aimed at legal and financial investment institutions in the Middle East and Europe. “The affected entities fall within the traditional sphere of Deathstalker targeting; primarily legal and financial investment management (FSI) institutions. ” reads the analysis published by Kaspersky.
Krebs on Security
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
More than 250 customers of a popular and powerful online attack-for-hire service that was dismantled by authorities in 2018 are expected to face legal action for the damage they caused, according to Europol , the European Union’s law enforcement agency. In April 2018, investigators in the U.S.,
Identity IQ
OCTOBER 26, 2022
IDIQ Acquires Countrywide Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Acquisition expands IDIQ family of brands and offerings with individual and group pre-paid legal plans —. Based in New Jersey, attorney Len Feltoon established Countrywide more than three decades ago to provide a better and more affordable way to provide legal services.
Malwarebytes
APRIL 21, 2022
In fact, they’re so massively not impressed by the practice that things became legal in 2017 via a LinkedIn cease-and-desist. The post It’s legal to scrape public data—US appeals court appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
SecureList
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The affected entities fall within the traditional sphere of Deathstalker targeting; primarily legal and financial investment management (FSI) institutions. Interestingly, this is the first time we have noted legal entities in Saudi Arabia being targeted by this group. H2: legal dispute that involves financial assets.
Dark Reading
MARCH 10, 2023
Hackers are increasingly tantalized by the troves of sensitive data held by lightly protected law firms and legal services organizations.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 4, 2023
A lawyer finds himself in hot water after relying on ChatGPT for legal research. We investigate the consequences of referencing non-existent legal cases, the lawyer’s claim of […] The post Netflix Cracks Down on Password Sharing, AI Legal Research Gone Wrong, Fake Identities and Surveillance Firms appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Legal and compliance teams engage with nearly every aspect of the organization, from labor law to contracts, to cybersecurity. It’s worth having those discussions, because legal and compliance teams often set workplace violence policies, interpret regulations…. appeared first on Ontic. appeared first on Security Boulevard.
SecureBlitz
JUNE 22, 2023
With […] The post The Legalities Of Crypto Betting: A Global Perspective appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity. When you deposit cryptocurrency into a bookmaker’s account, your balance is stored in cryptocurrency. You can then use your balance to place bets and receive payouts in cryptocurrency.
We Live Security
JULY 8, 2021
Legal or illegal? Caught between a rock and a hard place, many ransomware victims cave in to extortion demands. Here’s what might change the calculus. The post Ransomware: To pay or not to pay? These are the questions … appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
Security Affairs
JUNE 1, 2023
The BlackCat ransomware gang claims to have hacked the Casepoint legal technology platform used US agencies, including SEC and FBI. Casepoint provides a leading legal discovery platform used by several US agencies, including the SEC, FBI, and US Courts.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 5, 2022
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned legal action against companies who fail to secure their infrastructure against Log4Shell attacks. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns legal action against companies who protect their systems against Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228) attacks. reasonable?steps as a result of Log4j,?
CSO Magazine
JANUARY 29, 2021
The latest one, observed by researchers this month, targeted legal and insurance companies. [ Despite the security industry's efforts to disrupt the TrickBot botnet , its operators are trying to revive it with new infection campaigns. How well do you know these 9 types of malware and how to recognize them. Sign up for CSO newsletters ! ]
Zero Day
AUGUST 5, 2021
Pick up the phone and talk to legal help as well as incident response. Facing a cyberattack?
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 5, 2022
And if that wasn't enough to capture your attention, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a warning to organizations that if Lof4j is left unpatched, legal action will be taken. Organizations that rely on Log4j must act now or face legal consequences. But what specific legal consequences? reasonable?steps
Malwarebytes
MARCH 18, 2022
It is perhaps most famous for legally requiring pornographic websites to verify users’ age, and, yes, that’s still in there. Finally, arguably the most notable and controversial revision in the draft is how the Bill has changed its approach regarding “legal but harmful” content.
CyberSecurity Insiders
DECEMBER 14, 2021
WASHINGTON–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Consilio, a global leader in eDiscovery , document review , risk management , and legal consulting services , announced today it has closed the acquisition of Legility, a leading global legal services provider.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 16, 2021
The post Microsoft’s Legal Head: U.S. Microsoft president and CLO Brad Smith says secretly subpoenaing data from cloud providers—blocking them from telling customers—must stop. must Stop Secret Gag Orders appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Permalink The post USENIX Security ’23 – Measuring Up To (Reasonable) Consumer Expectations: Providing An Empirical Basis For Holding IoT Manufacturers Legally Responsible appeared first on Security Boulevard. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott ; and via the organizations YouTube channel.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
This shift has impacted many industries, but the legal sector faces more disruption than most. Legal work rarely […]… Read More. The post Remote Work and Cybersecurity in the Legal Industry: What to Know appeared first on The State of Security.
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