There’s a follow-up to a decision previously noted on this blog. Charles Mo and Joanne Mok of Winston & Strawn LLP write: The Hong Kong Administrative Appeals Board (“ABB”), an independent statutory body that reviews appeals against administrative decisions, recently released its decision concerning the controversial issue of whether individuals in Hong Kong have a…
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Florida man pleads guilty to cyberstalking, hacking, and identity theft
Michael Daniel Rubens, 31, formerly of Tallahassee, pled guilty yesterday to cyberstalking, unauthorized access to a protected computer, and aggravated identity theft. During his guilty plea, Rubens admitted that, between January 2012 and January 2015, he publicly humiliated dozens of young women by hacking into their online accounts, including e-mail and social media, stealing photographs…
Revenge porn site operator Hunter Moore sentenced to 30 months in prison
Megan Geuss reports: In District Court on Wednesday, Hunter Moore, the notorious operator of a now-defunct revenge porn website called “IsAnybodyUp.com,” was sentenced to 30 months in prison on charges of computer hacking and identity theft. Moore’s site posted nude and/or embarrassing photos of people without their consent, often along with the subjects’ names and other personal…
Cable Company Decides To Shame Overdue Customers By Posting Names On Facebook
Chris Morran writes: There are a lot of reasons you might fall behind on your cable bill — finances are tight, a medical emergency — or maybe, as we’ve heard all too often, the cable company screwed up and hasn’t properly credited your account. But even if you’re just a cheap jerk with no intention…