Massive Ransomware Attack – Can I Sue?
Posted on: 13 May 2017
In the wake of the massive ransomware attack which hit the UK’s NHS, and tens of thousands of businesses and individuals across Europe and the rest of the world, an…
President Issues Executive Order on Cybersecurity – But It’s Not the One You Think
Posted on: 12 May 2017
On May 10, the President released his Executive Order on Cybersecurity. The comprehensive document is intended to set out the national strategy for ensuring that the Internet is used to…
Why Healthcare Is Uniquely Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks
Posted on: 12 May 2017
We all know that the most recent and pernicious forms of phishing attacks are ransomware attacks. They are increasing in scope and incidence, as well as impact and cost. But a…
The Huma(n) Factor in Infosec
Posted on: 10 May 2017
Remember when the FBI initiated an investigation of the classified emails of State Department employee Huma Abedin found on the laptop computer of her (now estranged) husband, former (and disgraced)…
The United Airlines Doctor Debacle, The Law and Crisis Communication
Posted on: 11 Apr 2017
The law reflects our values, and our power structure. When Kentucky physician David Dao was dragged off a United Airlines (UAL) flight by Chicago Aviation Police, most people saw outrageous conduct…
Frankenwarrant – The Police May Be Reading Your Private Facebook Posts
Posted on: 06 Apr 2017
The cops may be reading your private Facebook posts to a friend. And you may never know about it or be able to do anything about it. And your friend…
Broadband Privacy Rules – 5 Myths
Posted on: 03 Apr 2017
With the repeal of the FCC rules on broadband privacy and security, there’s been a lot of misinformation floating around the web. Here’s my attempt to clarify some of the issues.…
Broadband Privacy Regulations – Repeal and Retrace
Posted on: 29 Mar 2017
On March 28, 2017, the United States Congress voted to repeal regulations issued by the FCC which would have required Internet Service Providers to obtain the consent of their customers…
An Offer You Can’t (But Must) Refuse – WikiLeaks and Secure Code
Posted on: 14 Mar 2017
Julian Assange has offered to help make your product more secure. Julian Assange has offered to make you a felon. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has released information about the CIA’s “Vault…
Uber, Greyballing and Honeypots – Sauce for the Goose?
Posted on: 04 Mar 2017
The New York Times recently reported that ride sharing service Uber used a tactic – approved by their lawyers – called “greyballing” – to thwart efforts by law and code enforcement agencies…