Reading – Why We Encrypt
Good look at why encryption isn’t just for “people with something to hide”, and why lots of people do, actually, need to hide. Including you.
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Reading – The OPM Hack is Far Worse Than Initially Thought
The facts about how shabby the security procedures at the OPM are appalling. The US government is constantly asking us to trust them to know what’s best and protect us, but how can we when facts like these come out? No security staff until 2013 and not using encryption? WTH? The OPM Hack is Far…
Linked – US targets burner phones after Brussels attack – Business Insider
I’ve often wondered why governments have spent so much time decrying the use of encryption when criminals can just get an untraceable burner phone and accomplish the same thing in a much simpler fashion.
Linked – The Complete Guide to Giving Better Family Tech Support
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Linked – Law Firm Pays $2500 to Get Data Back After Ransomware Attack
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Linked – Battle Between DreamHost and the Justice Department Exposes Gaps in Privacy Protections
This is something that has not been fully addressed in the internet age. According to the plain view doctrine, police may not search outside the scope of a warrant unless the evidence is in plain view. If evidence is in plain view, the government may seize it and use it to prosecute a separate crime….
Linked – Five Cost Saving Measures for E-Discovery
Because, you always need some ways to save money on your eDiscovery costs. Of course, my biggest suggestion can be boiled down to one simple sentence: Get rid of stuff you don’t need! But if you need more than that, check out this Legaltech News article. https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/sites/legaltechnews/2018/01/02/five-cost-saving-measures-for-e-discovery/ Follow these topics: Links, LitigationSupport