When it comes to cyber risks, attorneys are often found litigating on behalf of clients who have been crime victims and are suing the company that the criminals hacked. However, sometimes, attorneys themselves fall victim to cyber criminals. Like any other business,...
In what’s being called “Cyber Week” by some, Congress is focusing its attention on the highly complex problem of cyber security this week. Lawmakers are considering numerous measures to combat cyber terrorism and cyber theft. The bill getting the most attention is...
How much of your personal information should a merchant be allowed to collect? What information does a merchant have a right to gather from you when you pay with a credit card? Should a merchant be barred from obtaining your zip code on the grounds that it is...
Most owners and managers are at least partially aware of the direct dangers their companies face from cyber crime, whether the crime is committed by an outsider or an employee. As a decision maker, though, there is another source of cyber risk that you need to...
Small businesses possess all kinds of data that are virtual gold for cyber thieves, including Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, dates of birth, banking account information, and health insurance information. In the last article, we suggested four ways that...
