Police Can’t Force You to Unlock Your Phone with Finger or Face, Judge Rules

{Also posted at cyber.pabar.org} On January 10, 2019, a federal magistrate judge limited law enforcement’s requests to utilize biometric features, e.g., finger, facial or iris recognition, to unlock smartphones or computers that may be found at a residence during a search. The ruling came In the Matter of the Search of a Residence in Oakland, California, … Continue reading Police Can’t Force You to Unlock Your Phone with Finger or Face, Judge Rules

NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. so Prince Law Offices has some tips to share. Why is computer security important? Because computers play such critical roles in our lives, and because we input and view so much personally identifiable information (PII) on them, it’s … Continue reading NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH

Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week January 29-February 2

It is tax time.  The tax scammers are gearing-up.  Learn how to protect yourself during Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week January 29-February 2, 2018. Tax identity theft occurs when a person uses someone else’s Social Security number to either file a tax return and claim the victim’s refund, or to earn wages that are reported as … Continue reading Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week January 29-February 2

New Locky Ransomware Phishing Attack: Credit Card Suspended And Suspicious Money Movements

Ransomware is an increasing plague.  We have seen that it can disproportionately impact individuals and small businesses which may be least prepared to protect themselves or respond to ransomware computer attacks.  Yesterday, Graham Cluley described the latest spam email flood trying to hold your computer files ransom for your hard-earned money. Please be extremely cautious … Continue reading New Locky Ransomware Phishing Attack: Credit Card Suspended And Suspicious Money Movements