An author of malicious computer software and a member of the Infraud Organization pleaded guilty today to RICO conspiracy as a result of an investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) and the Henderson Nevada Police Department.
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Rural Georgia’s ‘Legal Deserts’ Are Further Stressed by Pandemic
An American Bar Association panel discussion on Tuesday addressed the persistent dearth of lawyers in rural areas, including Georgia, that leaves large swaths of the population without access to justice. The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched rural legal resources even thinner because of massive unemployment, benefits issues, looming evictions and other problems that require lawyers, said one panelist, Lauren Sudeall, director of the Georgia State University College of Law’s Center for Access to Justice. (Evictions are currently stayed in Georgia,
COVID-19 has disrupted cybersecurity, too – here’s how businesses can decrease their risk
COVID-19 is changing everything. Along with social distancing, obsessive sanitisation, broken supply chains, fragmented workforces and the rise of video meetings, the pandemic is driving acute systemic changes in consumer and business behavior. These changes are causing an outbreak of new and unanticipated business moments. The resolve to transform is palpable.
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New COVID-19 Law Lab to provide vital legal information and support for the global COVID-19 response
Launching today, the COVID-19 Law Lab initiative gathers and shares legal documents from over 190 countries across the world to help states establish and implement strong legal frameworks to manage the pandemic. The goal is to ensure that laws protect the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities and that they adhere to international human rights standards.
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Top 10 Most Popular Cybersecurity Certifications In 2020
48% of all IT professionals interviewed by Global Knowledge for their 2020 report are actively pursuing a cybersecurity certification. The certifications reflect how quickly unique, specialized areas of knowledge are gaining in popularity.
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The Cybersecurity 202: Cybersecurity experts give a thumbs up to the Apple-Google coronavirus alert system
Apple and Google struck the right balance between protecting privacy and combating the coronavirus in a tool they released to help alert people who’ve been exposed to the disease, according to a majority of cybersecurity experts.
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Bank of America cyber crime specialist talks hacker prevention amid COVID-19 scams
Cyber crimes aren’t new to businesses, but hackers are taking advantage of the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and protests to make businesses more vulnerable, according to the senior vice president of Global Information Security at Bank of America.
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Hotline for victims of cyber crime launched
Those who’ve been victims of cyber crimes in the Grand Traverse region can now call or text 211 to report the crime and get some help to recover from it. The Cybercrime Victim Support Initiative is now available free-of-charge to residents in 13 northern Michigan counties, including Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau.
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Ohio Cybercrime Bill Passes House, Moves to Senate
House Bill 368 would create a group of state-level penalties for illegal hacking and other cybercrimes. The bill would also allow victims to file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation from convicted hackers.
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Interpol launches awareness campaign focused on COVID-19 cyber threats
IN RESPONSE to the rapidly changing cyber crime landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic, the global law enforcement and cyber security communities have formed an alliance to protect the public. Harnessing the expertise of this alliance, Interpol has launched a global awareness campaign to keep communities safe from the cyber criminals.
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