News & Analysis as of

Cyber Crimes Data Security Criminal Prosecution

Hogan Lovells

5 Members of the Scattered Spider Cybercrime Group Federally Charged on November 20, 2024

Hogan Lovells on

Five individuals who are alleged to be members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group have been charged with multiple crimes after a federal investigation into an advanced social engineering attacks that targeted at least...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

'Ransom Cartel' Leader Indicted: A Reminder of Cybercrime’s Growing Reach

Baker Botts L.L.P. on

The recent indictment of Maksim Silnikau, a Belarusian and Ukrainian national, is a clear reminder that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and bold....more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

DOJ Issues New Guidance for Charging CFAA Cases

In a significant development in anti-hacking criminal enforcement, the Department of Justice last week released new guidance for charging violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”), the nation’s premier computer...more

King & Spalding

Disgruntled Former Tribune Company Employee Who Aided Hacking Convicted; Could Face Jail Time

King & Spalding on

On October 7, 2015, former Tribune Company employee Matthew Keys was convicted of three felonies stemming in part from assistance he provided to the hacking collective Anonymous to alter content on the LA Times’ website. ...more

4 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide