Tag: hackers
Deceptive Business Practices & The FTC Act
Businesses that engage in deceptive and unfair internet practices are subject to injunctions and large monetary damage awards under the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”). Just as importantly, the owners and principals of businesses can be held personally liable. In the case discussed below, FTC v. Ross, the website owner was fined $163 million… READ MORE
Cyber Attacks are on the Rise for Small Businesses
Cyber security is something that small businesses should take seriously. Many small businesses tend to neglect cyber security because they typically do not think that they are a target for hackers. However, the number of cyber attacks made on small business entities has been on the rise for the past five years. A whopping 43%… READ MORE
How Do Hackers Gain Access to Computer Systems?
For many, the concept of system hacking is foggy, and few know how hackers gain access to computer systems. Cyber attacks have been evolving for decades. Once regarded as exploratory curiosity, hackers would access systems without permission only to see if they could. Hacking has converted over time into aggressive intrusions into computer systems for… READ MORE