On August 25, 2010, Mercedes Costoyas, a.k.a., Mercedes Costoyas-Perret, 53, of Iowa City, IA, and John P. Phommivong, 30, of North Liberty, IA, were each sentenced to one year probation for exceeding authorized computer access. The sentencing was announced on September 25 by United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt. United States District Judge James E….
Category: Breaches
‘Exposure’ photo breached teen’s privacy: court told
Police breached the privacy of a 14-year-old boy by publishing his photograph as part of their investigation into street violence in Derry, the High Court heard today. Lawyers for the teenager claimed his image appeared in newspapers and leaflets in a flawed and irrational “naming and shaming” tactic. The family of the boy, who cannot…
Thousands more exposed on ACS:Law file-sharing lists
Daniel Emery reports the latest in a breach that started when a U.K. law firm pursuing file-sharers was hit with a DDoS attack as part of “Operation: Payback is a Bitch.” During the process of recovery from the attack, the firm leaked sensitive e-mail on the web concerning thousands of adult porn viewers who had…
Kr: Indictments filed over smartphone privacy
Lee Chul-jae and Ser Myo-ja report: Two companies and two of their officials were indicted yesterday on charges of illegally collecting personal information about customers through a software application for smartphones. According to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, indictments were filed against TomatoTV, the distributor of the smartphone application, and its developer, Semaphore Solutions…