Heimadal Security

JANUARY 11, 2022

You are probably familiar with the legal term of criminal impersonation, but how does this felony take place when it’s online? After reading this article, you will have a better understanding of the common strategies used by hackers or someone with malicious intent, as well as what to expect from such an attack. What are […].

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For example, all of the above-mentioned booter sites contained wordy “terms of use” agreements that required customers to agree they will only stress-test their own networks — and that they won’t use the service to attack others. ” According to U.S. ” According to U.S.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 29, 2024

Still just a kid, at least in the colloquial fashion in which we refer to youngsters as when we get a bit older, but surely still legally a minor when he chose to begin collecting data breaches. and a theme of attempting to eschew legal responsibility for how the data is used by merely putting words in the terms of service.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2022

But there’s a hack: Some hunters have long believed, however, that the publicly owned parcels on Elk Mountain can be legally reached using a practice called corner-crossing. Corner-crossing can be visualized in terms of a checkerboard. The practice is neither legal nor illegal. Most states discourage it, but none ban it.

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The Hacker News

JULY 1, 2021

Facebook on Tuesday revealed it filed two separate legal actions against perpetrators who abused its ad platform to run deceptive advertisements in violation of the company's Terms and Advertising Policies. "In

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2023

In advance of 25 May 2018, Meta Ireland had changed the Terms of Service for its Facebook and Instagram services. The decisions relate only to which legal basis Meta uses when offering certain advertising. “The decisions also do not mandate the use of Consent – another available legal basis under GDPR – for this processing.”

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

27, 2024 – IDIQ ®, a financial intelligence company that protects and strengthens consumers’ long-term financial health, has earned the rank of No.136 IDIQ is strengthened by long-term strategic B2B relationships that pride themselves on offering IDIQ products to add value to their own consumer relationships. IDIQ MAKES INC.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 23, 2023

In recent years, the term “offensive cyber capabilities” has become increasingly common in discussions around national security and military strategies. The use of offensive cyber capabilities raises important ethical and legal questions. For example, when is it acceptable to launch a cyber attack?

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2023

We reviewed job ads and resumes that were posted on 155 dark web forums from January 2020 through June 2022 and analyzed those containing information about a long-term engagement or a full-time job. This post covers the peculiarities of this kind of employment, terms, candidate selection criteria, and compensation levels.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In practical terms, what this means is that the legal contracts which granted these companies temporary control over large swaths of Internet address space are now null and void, and American Internet regulators would be well within their rights to cancel those contracts and reclaim the space. Watkin owns and operates a Reno, Nev.-based

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 7, 2023

recently updated its terms of service to permit training AI on user content without an opt-out option. Some legal experts, privacy advocates, and cybersecurity professionals are calling the new terms "excessive" and say it blurs the lines of what should be allowed in terms of consent, data privacy, and personal rights.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 11, 2022

.” “We welcome the EU-US agreement for a new legal framework that will allow the continued transfer of data across borders, and we expect this framework will allow us to keep families, communities and economies connected.” Any ruling in Ireland would apply to all of Europe. Any ruling in Ireland would apply to all of Europe.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2023

In the past, GootLoader distributed malware masquerading as freeware installers and it used legal documents to trick users into downloading these files. “While the term “agreement” is the commonly observed keyword in titles, GootLoader catches legal employees with other legal language too, such as “contract salary calculator.”

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

As it stands, Facebook can either fight the FTC, or pay what could amount to billions of dollars in fines for violating the terms of its settlement. While billions of dollars in fines may seem like a danger to Facebook’s bottom line, a long legal battle could prove more costly in the long run, since it could drive users away from the site.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2023

In this article, we will explore why cybersecurity is of utmost importance for profit-making organizations and how it contributes to their long-term success and profitability. A breach or compromise of such sensitive information can have severe consequences, including financial loss, damaged reputation, and legal implications.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 1, 2021

The modern market economy, which aggressively rewards corporations for short-term profits and aggressive cost-cutting, is also part of the problem: Its incentive structure all but ensures that successful tech companies will end up selling insecure products and services.

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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.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Legal Compliance Understand and adhere to data breach notification requirements in relevant jurisdictions. Neglecting legal compliance obligations can lead to potential legal consequences, fines, and reputational damage. Proactive adherence to legal standards is essential for mitigating legal risks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2023

was also leading the list in terms of the percentage of respondents who claimed they'd been told to keep a breach concealed (71%). Failing to report a data breach creates a variety of challenges, including underestimating the level of cyber threat activity, legal jeopardy, and brand reputational damage.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 20, 2019

Currently, the legal frameworks regulating these transactions, including privacy law, aim primarily to protect personal data. Making data-for-services transactions more transparent will enable consumers to evaluate the merits of these deals, negotiate their terms and make more informed decisions.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2023

” On May 2018, ahead of the adoption of the GDPR, WhatsApp updated the Terms of Service imposing users to agree to the revised terms in order to continue using the messaging app. “We strongly believe that the way the service operates is both technically and legally compliant,” a WhatsApp spokesperson said.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The term Anti Money Laundering is abbreviated as AML. It is mostly used in the financial, legal, and compliance sectors to define the standard procedures that firms and organisations must implement in order to detect, identify, and report suspicious money laundering behaviour that may occur while carrying out their activity.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2023

The policy may cover expenses such as forensic investigations, legal fees, and credit monitoring services, which can be costly without insurance coverage. legal advice, forensic investigators, etc.) that may be included as part of the cyber insurance coverage terms. Scranton: "See above.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

When consumers asked for a refund for products or services that never materialized, the company refused, citing its “Terms of Service” as the basis for refusal. Cleo’s terms stated: Cleo Communications operates a PREPAID Service. However, these products never arrived. Instead, Traxler chose to just scam consumers.

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Mitnick Security

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Expert witnesses are commonplace in the legal world to provide well…expert… insight into cyber scenarios. Because the Average Joe may not know the technical terms of computer forensics or best practices of cyber security, a professional is often necessary to skillfully relay reliable information to all relevant parties.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As Catalin Cimpanu writes for Risky Business News , currently investigators can file legal requests or abuse reports with each individual registrar, but the idea behind the RDRS is to create a place where requests from “verified” parties can be honored faster and with a higher degree of trust. The RDRS portal.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2022

You might associate this term with attackers, scammers and illegal activities. The post Deep Web Vs. Dark Web: Differences, Legality and Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. Most of what you can access using a web browser and search engine exists on the surface of the internet. Below the surface lies the deep web.

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Cytelligence

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

CEOs must grasp the potential consequences of a cyberattack, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities. Regulatory Compliance Many industries are subject to stringent data protection regulations, and non-compliance can result in severe consequences, including hefty fines and legal actions.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Laws need to clarify who is responsible, and what the legal consequences are, when a robot’s actions result in harm. But as technology continues to change, the government needs to more clearly regulate how and when robots can be used in society. Yes, accidents happen.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It's a legitimate , honest , legal business model. In that case, a legally operating data aggregator (I think you know how I feel about those by now.) I say it feels the same because it's just such a clean set of data and it's clearly very comprehensive in terms of the columns. And the column names line up!

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The WPA prohibits the interception of private communications without a warrant or other legal justification. Overall, this ruling underscores the ongoing tension between technological innovation, consumer privacy rights, and existing legal frameworks."

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 10, 2022

NOTE 1- Legal representatives say that Twitter has a fair enough chance to sue Musk if he backed out of the acquisition agreement of Twitter at the agreed price and terms. But he never bounded into any legal agreement that he will stand by his words of buying Twitter for the said price till the end. .

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

That worked, and once inside the account Jim could see more about the loan details: The terms of the unauthorized loan in Jim’s name from MSF. Leslie Bailey is a staff attorney at Public Justice , a nonprofit legal advocacy organization in Oakland, Calif. Take a look at that 546.56 for that $1,000. .” Nearly all U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2022

Because of such fraudulent practices, many rightful owners faced legal hassles and lock down of devices, because of which they went through a lot of stress and mental agony.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 25, 2021

“Is server hacking suddenly legal in the United States or in any of the US jurisdictions? How legal is this from the point of view of the country whose servers were attacked? ” reads the Conti diatribe. Suppose there is such an outrageous law that allows you to hack servers in a foreign country. authorities.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It all starts by understanding the fundamental difference between the terms ‘software license’ (or licensing) and ‘entitlement’ (or entitlement management). It contains a set of terms and conditions that define to what extent you may legally use that software. What Is Licensing? Entitlements and Entitlement Management.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 11, 2023

Changes in the terms of service (TOS) of the Zoom video-conferencing software have caused some turmoil. After all the uproar about it, Zoom changed its Terms of Service to reflect that Zoom will require user consent to use content for training artificial intelligence. Unfortunately, they are not alone.

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