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Hackers have a knack for speeding away from virtual crime scenes and avoiding law enforcement officers. Many question the work of hackers and how they are able to remain inconspicuous. Some say law enforcement officers do not have enough technological knowledge to catch up to hackers. Without...
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LulzSec-Fun Loving Internet Pranksters or a New Form of Cyber Terrorism?
LulzSec, a group of computer hacking individuals, is notorious for gaining access to high-security organizations such as the CIA and the Senate's website as well as news networks (PBS). This group has gained popularity by many around the world for the "fun-loving" nature they present before...
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Are the LulzSec Hackers Asking to Get Caught?
As LulzSec continues their hacking streak, some may only wonder whether LulzSec is purposely trying to get caught by legal authorities. While the hacking group has slipped away from the law many times, many believe the group's confidence may backfire if they make a mistake while trying to get...
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Murdoch's scandal-hit News of the World to shut down
Hacking does not involve only computers but also includes phones. The recent Murdoch scandal has taken the media world by storm as many condemn the News of the World tabloid publication for its abuse of media power. The British tabloid has come under fire for hacking the phones of a murdered...
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Hackers might face stiffer sentences in U.S.
Prior to the cyber attacks on the CIA and Senate's websites, the Obama administration was attempting to determine how to prevent hackers and what legal consequences hackers should face when caught. Although the legal sentence may differ with how many crimes each hacker has committed, the...
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Phone Hacking Scandal: Britain's Media Likely To Face New Rules
The phone hacking scandal connected to the News of the World tabloid newspaper has called for a revision of the laws surrounding the media. The phone hacking was against ethical and moral law, violating human rights. For this reason, many have questioned whether the government will intervene...
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The legal risks of ethical hacking
As legal authorities try to find the criminal minds behind hacked information, are they not participating in the same activities as hackers? In order to find the criminal, the law must think like the criminal. In a conference in Boston, panelists addressed the issue, mentioning the necessity...
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Opinion: Phone Hacking, Libel and Access to Justice
Steven Heffer, Chair of Lawyers for Media Standards, commented on the Murdoch scandal and the necessity for reform in the law. Heffer speculates how the law could help those who have been affected by the phone hacking scandal, such as the use of Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs).
