Lawsuits

Judge rules hospital can ask ISP for help in ID'ing alleged hackers

Judge rules hospital can ask ISP for help in ID'ing alleged hackers By

The case stems from two incidents where at least one individual is accused of accessing the hospital's network to spread "defamatory" messages to employees.

Court says Hannaford breach lawsuit doesn't meet standards of class-action

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Plaintiffs' failure to have an expert verify their damages was a "fatal" flaw in the case, according to a federal judge.

Judge says lawsuit against comScore can proceed as class action

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The web measurement company is accused of secretly collecting data on millions and then sharing it with clients.

Legal fight between Cisco and Swiss firm continues with latest data theft accusations

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Swiss firm Multiven has accused Cisco of using "scraping" software to steal thousands of its files.

Retailer fights PCI fines for noncompliance after breach, sues Visa

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Sportswear retailer Genesco is suing Visa after the credit card company imposed more than $13 million in fines.

FTC lodges new set of complaints against alleged cell phone spammers

FTC lodges new set of complaints against alleged cell phone spammers By

Defendants are charged with inundating consumers with texts promising "free" gift cards - and running sites that profited off the scam.

Judge throws out lawsuit over LinkedIn password breach

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The plaintiffs failed to prove that a 2012 breach caused them financial loss or future harm, despite their claims that publicly posted credentials placed them at greater risk for identity theft.

Sony pushes for class action suit dismissal

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The electronics giant is scheduled go before a California judge in September to request the suit dismissal.

Of crime and punishment

Of crime and punishment By

I was dismayed and disturbed by the suicide of Aaron Swartz, which only added to well-rooted revulsion for the relentlessness of legal actions against him.

California sues Delta Air Lines over mobile privacy

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The Golden State recently revived a decade-old law to begin going after alleged offenders whose mobile apps don't contain a "conspicuous" privacy policy.

Banks could owe big if they don't stop funds transfer fraud

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Judges now may be more apt to take side of small and midsize businesses, not their banks, thanks to a settlement that will allow a small Maine developer to recoup some of its losses from an account takeover.

Patent trolls and their effect on security

Patent trolls and their effect on security

Companies that acquire patents for sole purpose of suing other companies is limiting IT security innovation, which, in turn, is making users less safe.

Online marketers behind spam ads to pay $2m to FTC

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Florida companies Clickbooth.com and IntegraClick were charged with knowingly allowing affiliates to deceptively market Acai Berry weight-loss products and colon cleansers.

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