Data breach incidents require a quick response from the information technology team and their experts. They are responsible for investigating the incident, notifying the affected parties, and contacting law enforcement agencies. The business operations should not be interrupted by these data breach incidents which is a difficult task. In other…
Data breach and incident response protocols are important when there is a breach within an organization’s computer systems. Our law firm has assisted clients with data breaches which can occur as a result of insider threats, hacking intrusions, credit card payment breaches, and medical record breaches. Data privacy and cybersecurity…
Ransomware is used to infiltrate and lock the victim’s computer system in exchange of money. This type of malicious software (a/k/a “malware”) can cause substantial disruptions in an individual’s and a company’s business operations. It is usually caused when the unsuspecting victim clicks on a link to open an attachment…
Quantum computers will probably take over the various technology industries in the near future. It is called the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” and it will change the way we use and experience technology. These superfast computers have an extremely powerful computing power that is unmatched by traditional computers. Its technology is…
Quantum computers will be more prevalent in the coming years as technology advances and they become more affordable. Quantum computers function differently than traditional computers. They are faster and much more efficient when compared to traditional computers. Today’s traditional computers use digital bits which represent zeros and ones – i.e.,…
Artificial intelligence technologies have been used to enhance deepfake campaigns. Deepfake is defined as synthetic media where a real person’s image is replaced with someone else’s likeness. It can be used to create an artificial video of another person and make it look real. It has been used to create…
Digital currency security and privacy laws are changing with time. We have mentioned transparency issues in previous articles. The fact that Bitcoin’s blockchain transactions are public and generally accessible can be beneficial when it comes to government investigations. Yet, it may not be the most secure platform for cryptocurrency transactions…
Bitcoin has become a popular digital currency in the past several years. Its price has fluctuated tremendously in the past five years. And now, everyone is rushing into buying it by using various applications such as Coinbase. As always, the bad actors (i.e., hackers) are on the prowl to exploit…
Digital currencies have become prevalent around the globe in recent times. There are various enterprises that are involved in the mining process which is now more difficult especially because it needs more computing power. Bitcoin’s price volatility is a major issue which has scared away investors. However, more importantly, are…
Predictive policing has been used to calculate and forecast future crimes. Yes, although it sounds quite futuristic, but it has been used by various private and public organizations. The City of Santa Cruz, California was one of the first state governments that tried to implement this technology in an effort…