Foreign sovereignties can currently commit acts of espionage against the United States without penalty by the federal government; however, a new bill seeking to amend the law will allow new sanctions against foreign hacker groups.
The Department of Corrections (DOC) in Washington State has come under fire after a computer glitch in its system led to the early release of more than 3,000 inmates in the state since 2002. The Department has been aware of the glitch since 2012.
The European Union has decided not to apply a value-added tax to the exchange of virtual currencies. Will this ruling affect how the IRS treats virtual currencies?
The United States Department of Justice’s announces that it will begin requiring federal agents to obtain a warrant before using cell-site simulator.
A major dating site was hacked, and it is costing the site and its users more than just money.
Jawbone sues Fitbit claiming Fitbit stole highly confidential information from Jawbone when it “poached” Jawbone’s former employees and encouraged them to take information with them, and that there is a violation of the patents Jawbone has on activity and fitness bands resulting in a call for cease-and-desist and injunction in production of Fitbit trackers.
In an ongoing class action lawsuit, Uber drivers challenge the line between employee and independent contractor.
If the House of Lords votes in favor of the law, the UK will be the first country to allow the creation of a “three-parent baby.”
A Washington State University Professor is attempting to develop the marijuana equivalent of a breathalyzer which may substantially aid law enforcement in DWI stops.
Social media has created new opportunities for libel, harassment, and even serious crimes.
Doxing is the practice of compiling someone’s information from the internet and releasing it to cause harm. In most cases, it is (almost) perfectly legal.
The FCC has its final open commission meeting of the year today—updated net neutrality rules will not be on the agenda as originally intended.
The online review company Yelp has recently faced a number of court cases over unfair business practices.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has revamped the company’s insurance policy in an attempt to close controversial “insurance gaps” created by the service.
Companies must take reasonable precautions to ensure their data is not at risk.
