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Monday, December 15, 2014
Friday, December 12, 2014
Interesting Spy Stories of the Week
A former computer technician at HSBC Holdings’ Swiss unit, “celebrated as a hero abroad,” was indicted in Switzerland on charges of industrial espionage and violating bank secrecy laws, prosecutors said... accused of stealing
client data in 2008 from HSBC’s Geneva office and passing it to
French authorities... (more)
Verizon Voice Cypher, the product introduced with the encryption company Cellcrypt, offers business and government customers end-to-end encryption for voice calls on iOS, Android, or BlackBerry devices equipped with a special app. The encryption software provides secure communications for people speaking on devices with the app, regardless of their wireless carrier, and it can also connect to an organization's secure phone system. Cellcrypt and Verizon both say that law enforcement agencies will be able to access communications that take place over Voice Cypher, so long as they're able to prove that there's a legitimate law enforcement reason for doing so. (more)
US-based cyber security solutions firm FireEye has just uncovered a
business espionage racket targeting over 100 corporates, to steal
information. The FIN4 group, as FireEye calls the hacking outfit, has a deep
knowledge of how business deals are reached and how corporate entities
communicate within and outside the organization. Unlike in other attacks, the hacker group is said to be very focused.
It targets people who might have access to confidential information. (more)
An electrical engineer for a defense contractor was fined $5,000 and sentenced to 180 hours of community service for falsely accusing his boss of spying for another country. (more)
Two Private Eyes, One GPS, One Fake DUI Tip = 200 x "I Take the 5th."
Two private investigators accused of tailing an Orange County councilman with a GPS device and setting up another by calling in a false drunk driving report were charged Thursday with false imprisonment and conspiracy to commit a crime, the district attorney's office said.
The Costa Mesa councilmen were targeted in the midst of a protracted city-police fight in 2012. The detectives were hired hands for an Upland law firm that had an advertised client list of more than 120 public safety unions and a reputation for aggressive attacks on City Hall, prosecutors say.
Christopher Joseph Lanzillo, 45, of Lake Arrowhead and Scott Alan Impola, 46, of Canyon Lake put a GPS monitor on Councilman Steve Mensinger's car in July 2012, prosecutors say, and tracked him for about a month. (more)
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| Private eye takes the 5th more than 200 times in fake-DUI case |
Christopher Joseph Lanzillo, 45, of Lake Arrowhead and Scott Alan Impola, 46, of Canyon Lake put a GPS monitor on Councilman Steve Mensinger's car in July 2012, prosecutors say, and tracked him for about a month. (more)
Thursday, December 11, 2014
EU Court Say NO and YES to Private Surveillance Cameras
The European Union's highest court ruled on Thursday that private individuals generally cannot install surveillance cameras to film people on a public path.
It said, however, that exceptions can be made if they help prevent and prosecute criminal acts.
The case arose after a Czech man installed a surveillance camera under the eaves of his family home from October 2007 to April 2008 after attacks, in some of which windows were smashed. (more)
The case arose after a Czech man installed a surveillance camera under the eaves of his family home from October 2007 to April 2008 after attacks, in some of which windows were smashed. (more)
A Guide to Electronically Stored Information Preservation Responsibilities
The litigation-related duty to preserve relevant evidence, including electronically stored information (ESI), is well established and widely known in the legal community and the business world...
In today’s legal climate, even a company’s seemingly innocent delay in implementing an appropriate method to preserve ESI may be catastrophic...
This white paper guides litigants through their responsibilities to preserve evidence and provides valuable information on implementing a defensible legal hold process. (more) (pdf)
This white paper guides litigants through their responsibilities to preserve evidence and provides valuable information on implementing a defensible legal hold process. (more) (pdf)
Blackphone Improves - Now with Apps and a Silent Space!
Blackphone, a joint venture between SGP Technologies, Silent Circle, and others, will introduce world's first privacy-focused app store.
PrivatOS1.1 empowers users to take control of their privacy, without the tradeoffs...
With most smartphones, separating work and play means compromising either privacy or convenience: either work apps and data live in the same place as personal games and social media apps, or users carry two devices to guarantee privacy and separation. Spaces can separate work life from personal life, a "parents only" space from a kid-friendly one, or any other separation users can dream up – no compromises needed.
A "Silent Space" is featured by default and includes the Silent Suite of apps for encrypted communication, Blackphone app store and a bundle of pre-loaded privacy apps. From there, build additional Spaces as you see fit – for whatever purpose you need – with the Blackphone Security Center and PrivatOS keeping you safe across each one.
The accompanying launch of the Blackphone app store ‐ the first one in the world that focuses solely on privacy-focused applications – solidifies Blackphone's position as a global leader in privacy and security.
Available January 2015, the Blackphone app store features curated apps specifically selected by Blackphone as the most secure privacy-optimized apps on the market. Several pre-loaded apps will be immediately available with the latest PrivatOS update in early 2015. (more)
PrivatOS1.1 empowers users to take control of their privacy, without the tradeoffs...
A "Silent Space" is featured by default and includes the Silent Suite of apps for encrypted communication, Blackphone app store and a bundle of pre-loaded privacy apps. From there, build additional Spaces as you see fit – for whatever purpose you need – with the Blackphone Security Center and PrivatOS keeping you safe across each one.
The accompanying launch of the Blackphone app store ‐ the first one in the world that focuses solely on privacy-focused applications – solidifies Blackphone's position as a global leader in privacy and security.
Available January 2015, the Blackphone app store features curated apps specifically selected by Blackphone as the most secure privacy-optimized apps on the market. Several pre-loaded apps will be immediately available with the latest PrivatOS update in early 2015. (more)
Friday, December 5, 2014
Update: Jersey Girls Never Say Die and I'm Not a Spy
A New York judge has rejected a 98-year-old woman's request to erase her 1950 conviction for conspiracy to obstruct justice in the run-up to the atomic spying trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.
Manhattan Judge Alvin Hellerstein said Thursday that Miriam Moskowitz's lawyers could not show that newly released records would have changed her trial's result. Moskowitz lives in Washington Township in Bergen County, New Jersey. She served a two-year prison sentence.
She said afterward: "Too bad." She says she's disappointed. (more)
She said afterward: "Too bad." She says she's disappointed. (more)
Eavesdropping Lies, Coverups and Other Dumb Politico Moves
Australia - The future of Federal Parliament's top bureaucrat is under a cloud following the release of a scathing report by the Senate's powerful Privileges Committee.
It found Carol Mills provided "contradictory" and "misleading" information to a parliamentary committee about the use of security cameras inside Parliament House.
At issue was whether internal cameras were used to investigate a Parliament House employee who allegedly leaked information to Labor senator John Faulkner... previously said she only became aware in May that security footage had been used... other documents indicated Ms Mills was aware of the issue in February and had approved the use of security camera footage...
Her position as the chief bureaucrat in charge of Parliament House has come under question in recent months, following her decision earlier this year to downgrade security to save money.
That decision was subsequently reversed. (more)
Australia - The release of a secret report into a police bugging scandal has been blocked by Premier Mike Baird's department, leading to warnings the dispute may end up before the Supreme Court.
The Strike Force Emblems report examines allegations of illegal bugging by the NSW police's Special Crime and Internal Affairs (SCIA) and the NSW Crime Commission between 1999 and 2001, but has never been made public. (more)
It found Carol Mills provided "contradictory" and "misleading" information to a parliamentary committee about the use of security cameras inside Parliament House.At issue was whether internal cameras were used to investigate a Parliament House employee who allegedly leaked information to Labor senator John Faulkner... previously said she only became aware in May that security footage had been used... other documents indicated Ms Mills was aware of the issue in February and had approved the use of security camera footage...
Her position as the chief bureaucrat in charge of Parliament House has come under question in recent months, following her decision earlier this year to downgrade security to save money.
That decision was subsequently reversed. (more)
Australia - The release of a secret report into a police bugging scandal has been blocked by Premier Mike Baird's department, leading to warnings the dispute may end up before the Supreme Court.
The Strike Force Emblems report examines allegations of illegal bugging by the NSW police's Special Crime and Internal Affairs (SCIA) and the NSW Crime Commission between 1999 and 2001, but has never been made public. (more)
Malware Planted In Chinese E-Cigarettes
Electronic cigarette manufacturers may have highlighted its numerous benefits to let you lead a healthy, stress-free life.
What they certainly did not highlight was that the device can be used for malware distribution as well...
To avoid such risks, it is advised to disable data pins on the USB and keep only cable charge to prevent any information exchange between the devices it connects.
Alternatively, use a USB Condom, a gadget that connects to USB and makes data pins ineffective. (more)
To avoid such risks, it is advised to disable data pins on the USB and keep only cable charge to prevent any information exchange between the devices it connects.
Alternatively, use a USB Condom, a gadget that connects to USB and makes data pins ineffective. (more)
The History of the Telephone - Infographic
The history of the telephone...
(Wiretapping started in the 1800's. First on telegraph lines, then on the telephone lines.)
The History of the Telephone by ITS Limited, a provider of telecommunication solutions.
(Wiretapping started in the 1800's. First on telegraph lines, then on the telephone lines.)
The History of the Telephone by ITS Limited, a provider of telecommunication solutions.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Cricket Can't Overbill for Wiretaps in Good Conscious
Cricket Communications has agreed to fork over nearly $2.2 million to resolve claims that it over-billed federal law enforcement agencies for the costs of conducting wiretaps and pen registers, federal authorities announced this week...
“A joint investigation by the Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Attorney’s Office revealed that Cricket overcharged federal law enforcement agencies for executing wiretaps and pen registers from 2007 until Cricket lowered its fees in 2010," the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in the press release. “The settlement agreement resolves the United States’ civil claims against Cricket based on the over-billing." (more)
Jersey Girls Never Say Die and I'm Not a Spy
A 98-year-old New Jersey woman's showdown with the federal government over her 1950 conviction in the run-up to the atomic spying trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg returns to a Manhattan courtroom.
Miriam Moskowitz asked a judge earlier this year to reconsider her conviction in light of new evidence that emerged in the last decade... The government said she conspired with two men to lie to a grand jury investigating allegations of atomic espionage.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein is set to hear oral arguments. He has urged a speedy resolution of the case. (more) (more) (her book) (video)
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein is set to hear oral arguments. He has urged a speedy resolution of the case. (more) (more) (her book) (video)
Espionage Conference: Beat Security into CEOs with a Stick
CEOs and business leaders often ignore cyber intrusions or even cover them up, allege IT experts who attended an espionage conference near Ottawa this week.
But those actions leave publicly listed companies and their corporate boards exposed to massive legal liabilities when cyber attacks leak customer info or damage the company’s competitive value...
...compel company executives and corporate boards to fix security holes, says Errol Mendes, a law professor at the University of Ottawa, who also spoke at the espionage conference.
“Tell them about the potential legal liability,” he said. “Use the legal stick.” (more)
But those actions leave publicly listed companies and their corporate boards exposed to massive legal liabilities when cyber attacks leak customer info or damage the company’s competitive value......compel company executives and corporate boards to fix security holes, says Errol Mendes, a law professor at the University of Ottawa, who also spoke at the espionage conference.
“Tell them about the potential legal liability,” he said. “Use the legal stick.” (more)
Business Espionage: GlobeRanger Awarded $15 million in Trade Secrets Espionage Case
Background
A lawsuit filed in state court Friday reads like a Hollywood script: It includes sex, deception and espionage in an alleged conspiracy to rob a Richardson company of its livelihood. (more)
The Verdict
According to a Nov. 28 court filing, on Nov. 20 a jury in federal court in Dallas awarded Richard, Texas-based GlobeRanger $15 million in a case that involved the misappropriation of trade secrets related to radio frequency identification technology.
The case is GlobeRanger Corp. v. Software AG, 3:11-cv-00403, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (Dallas). (more)
A lawsuit filed in state court Friday reads like a Hollywood script: It includes sex, deception and espionage in an alleged conspiracy to rob a Richardson company of its livelihood. (more)
According to a Nov. 28 court filing, on Nov. 20 a jury in federal court in Dallas awarded Richard, Texas-based GlobeRanger $15 million in a case that involved the misappropriation of trade secrets related to radio frequency identification technology.
The case is GlobeRanger Corp. v. Software AG, 3:11-cv-00403, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (Dallas). (more)
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