There is little doubt that an Account Data Compromise (ADC) would be detrimental to the operational effectiveness of any business. However, to organised criminal groups it can be an easy way in which to generate funds for criminal gain. In the 21st century, it can be easier for a criminal gang to commit cyber crimes, such as raiding the credit card details of a poorly maintained website, than to raid a high street bank.The favoured methodology of website hackers is to exploit poorly written and unsecured websites and then seek to locate the credit card information held within. By focusing on......READ MORE

The White House is urging Congress to construct and complete legislation that would shield the country's energy grids, monetary networks and transportation systems from cyber hacker attacks. Harold Schmidt, the White House Cyber Security Coordinator recently wrote that since a legislative proposal was sent to Congress in May of 2011, there have been several data breaches and hacks reported. He said, "The time is ripe to make proposal into law, and give the government and private sector the extra tools needed to fight those who would harm us." The President's proposal outlined......READ MORE

Los Angeles, California  Los Angeles Prosecutor, Wendy Segall was cited for her vindictive behavior during a recent meeting of influential criminal defense attorneys who noted a recent spate of problems stemming from their inability to exact lawful criminal discovery from Segall's "Stalking and Threat Assessment Team."  Given the intricacies of cyber-stalking (which Segall's office prosecutes), unique forms of discovery are required to prove (or disprove) the dispatch of offensive data over the internet.  This information has been woefully overlooked by the Segall as she counts on the mere......READ MORE

New York State Legislators are seeking to pass a monumental bill (Assembly - 6238/Senate - 4015) that will make online impersonation of another individual with the intent to harm, threaten, or defraud the targeted person a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment. New York State Assembly Member and staunch public advocate Micah Z. Kellner (D-Upper East Side, Yorkville and Roosevelt Island) created and sponsored the groundbreaking 'Digital Impersonation Prevention Act' that will unquestionably benefit all New Yorkers while also demonstrating to the nation and world the critical importance of......READ MORE

Cyber Law deals with the legal issues of the internet usage and all devices connected over the network, their proper use in order to prevent and control cyber crimes. Since the internet is all over the world the rules and regulations are a bit cloudy but we need to keep in mind a few things to ensure that we are using the internet in a proper and safe manner without causing any trouble. 1. The internet's jurisdictional boundaries might not be clear but the customers are bound by the jurisdictional laws of the region in which they reside. 2. Do not access net web sites that could not be......READ MORE

Los Angeles, California  Los Angeles Prosecutor, Wendy Segall was cited for her vindictive behavior during a recent meeting of influential criminal defense attorneys who noted a recent spate of problems stemming from their inability to exact lawful criminal discovery from Segall's "Stalking and Threat Assessment Team."  Given the intricacies of cyber-stalking (which Segall's office prosecutes), unique forms of discovery are required to prove (or disprove) the dispatch of offensive data over the internet.  This information has been woefully overlooked by the Segall as she counts on the mere......READ MORE

New York State Legislators are seeking to pass a monumental bill (Assembly - 6238/Senate - 4015) that will make online impersonation of another individual with the intent to harm, threaten, or defraud the targeted person a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment. New York State Assembly Member and staunch public advocate Micah Z. Kellner (D-Upper East Side, Yorkville and Roosevelt Island) created and sponsored the groundbreaking 'Digital Impersonation Prevention Act' that will unquestionably benefit all New Yorkers while also demonstrating to the nation and world the critical importance of......READ MORE

Affluent technologies and digital advancement permeate the world today. Recent innovations remain a proponent of highly globalised perspective of living. The Internet, undoubtedly, is the most influential innovation that continues to contour human life. Without a doubt, Internet has forever changed man's way of life. The Internet's role extends to almost any type of activity. Daily undertakings such banking, shopping, traveling, researching, dating, playing and communicating are easily accomplished using the accessible channels of the World Wide Web. While the Internet provides each and......READ MORE

Affluent technologies and digital advancement permeate the world today. Recent innovations remain a proponent of highly globalised perspective of living. The Internet, undoubtedly, is the most influential innovation that continues to contour human life. Without a doubt, Internet has forever changed man's way of life. The Internet's role extends to almost any type of activity. Daily undertakings such banking, shopping, traveling, researching, dating, playing and communicating are easily accomplished using the accessible channels of the World Wide Web. While the Internet provides each and......READ MORE

Fields that are booming in the current economic climate are rare. Computer forensics is one of those rare breeds. People now rely on their computers for almost everything. Networking, dating, banking, communication and commerce have all experienced huge growth on the internet in the past 5 to 10 years. It is only normal that the cyber criminals would follow in attempts to profit in one way or another. Professionals who are trained to investigate criminals and allegations in this area are needed by many corporations, government agencies, and individuals to help combat this rising crime. ......READ MORE