2021 has been quite the year for privacy and cybersecurity, with the passing of wide-ranging new laws (both domestically in the US and internationally), hard hitting regulatory actions, and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks. As we approach the year end, let’s review some of the main issues Colorado businesses will need to address as […]
Cyber Law
Over 1,000 Individuals Arrested in Global Cybercrime-Fighting Operation
Law enforcement officials across 20 countries have arrested more than 1,000 individuals for various cyber-enabled financial crimes, including investment fraud, business email compromise (BEC) attacks, money laundering, and illegal online gambling. The arrests took place over a four-month period between June and September 2021; they were part of an Interpol-coordinated […]
Governor Hochul Announces State Police Traffic Safety Campaign During Thanksgiving Weekend
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic safety initiative to prevent unsafe driving behaviors as the winter holiday season kicks off. The Thanksgiving weekend initiative runs from Wednesday, November 24, through Sunday November 28. “As […]
Law Would Ban ‘Cyber Grinches’ From Price-Gouging Popular Toys
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Topline A group of Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation Monday intending to stop “Cyber Grinches” from snatching popular toys online and reselling them at inflated prices, further exacerbating supply chain shortages ahead of the holiday season. Toys are seen at a Target store on October 25, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Manufacturing […]
Traffic and cars aren’t killing people, people are
It as been many years since I learned the skills of driving a car and earned my drivers license. Nowadays, new drivers go though a lot more on road training before they can earn their drivers license. More training, yet I see an increase of careless and negligent drivers on […]
Law roundup: Police hop to it to help frog in traffic stop
A tow truck was called in during a traffic stop and someone requested a frog in the front seat of the vehicle be taken to the shelter. Kalispell Police Department took the frog in until someone was available to take possession of it. The frog was eventually returned. A woman […]
UK Legislation Seeks Mandatory Security Standards for IoT
COVID-19 , Cybercrime , Endpoint Security Fines of Up to $13 Million Would Apply to Non-Compliant Manufacturers, Distributors Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • November 25, 2021 Parliament is considering a bill that would enforce minimum security requirements for IoT devices (Photo: ISMG) Manufacturers, importers and distributors selling many types […]
Cyber law protecting personal tech from hackers introduced to parliament
Wednesday 24 November 2021 12:44 pm The Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) introduced a new cyber law to protect people’s personal tech from hackers to parliament today. The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill will allow the government to ban universal default passwords, force firms to be […]
DPS increases traffic enforcement for Thanksgiving holiday
AUSTIN — There is a lot to be thankful for this year, and the Texas Department of Public Safety wants to ensure people are able to get to and from their holiday celebrations safely. Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will increase enforcement on the roads from Wednesday through Sunday. DPS Troopers will […]
New cyber laws to protect people’s personal tech from hackers
Bill to better protect people’s smartphones, TVs, speakers, toys and other digital devices from hackers Will prevent the sale of consumer connectable products in the UK that do not meet baseline security requirements Comes as research shows four in five manufacturers of connectable products do not implement appropriate security measures […]