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Hackers Tried to Extort $50K from Symantec to Delete Stolen Code
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
When hackers breached Symantec's security systems, the company was left in a bind. That's why they tried to offer $50,000 in exchange for their stolen...
Don't Fall Prey to Facebook 'Timeline' Scams
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod writes regularly in this section on legal developments surrounding technology and the Internet. You may be either "pro" or "con"...
Brits Interrogated, Deported Over Twitter Comments
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod recently asked whether the Department of Homeland Security is watching you. It is, if you're inclined to believe DHS' 2011...
It's Now Impossible to Opt Out of Google's New Privacy Policy
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
There's a lot of hoopla surrounding Google's new privacy policy, but for the most part, it just simplifies the status quo. It consolidates 60 product-specific...
Will Attorneys Ditch iPads for $100 Off Sony Tablet S?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Sony is cutting the price of its Tablet S by $100. This brings the 16 GB version down to $399, and the 32 GB version down to $499. The real question for legal...