There was a court decision in Colorado recently that I didn’t cover on this site because the decision supposedly wouldn’t have much impact going forward in light of a new law that had gone into effect. The case involved a man who used his own name, address, and details to apply for a loan,…
Category: Breaches
Year-long Probe, Arrest Prompts Online Security Warnings
At first I thought this might be the same case as described in the FBI press release I just posted, but it seems to be a different case. Jennifer Squires reports: Santa Cruz County law enforcement officers are warning people to take extra measures to protect their personal information online after a Sacramento-area man allegedly…
A Chilling Case of ‘Sextortion’
From the FBI: The hacker knew every move the unsuspecting victim made. He controlled her computer webcam and microphone. He could see her in her bedroom, hear her conversations, knew every keystroke she made online. And he threatened to expose her secrets unless she bowed to his demands. It may sound like the plot for…
UK: Council gives out personal details by mistake
The ICO issued the following press release: Portsmouth City Council has agreed to take action after the inappropriate disclosure of personal information relating to an individual’s physical and mental health, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said today. The sensitive information was mistakenly provided in response to an individual’s request to see the information the council…