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Practice of Law Hackers Tried to Extort $50K from Symantec to Delete Stolen Code

Hackers Tried to Extort $50K from Symantec to Delete Stolen Code

By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Practice of Law Don't Fall Prey to Facebook 'Timeline' Scams

Don't Fall Prey to Facebook 'Timeline' Scams

By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod writes regularly in this section on legal developments surrounding technology and the Internet. You may be either "pro" or "con"...

Practice of Law Brits Interrogated, Deported Over Twitter Comments

Brits Interrogated, Deported Over Twitter Comments

By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Practice of Law It's Now Impossible to Opt Out of Google's New Privacy Policy

It's Now Impossible to Opt Out of Google's New Privacy Policy

By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Practice of Law Will Attorneys Ditch iPads for $100 Off Sony Tablet S?

Will Attorneys Ditch iPads for $100 Off Sony Tablet S?

By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

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