Why is it Important to Ensure that the Integrity of Digital Evidence is Maintained? The acquisition and maintenance of digital evidence played a major role within the Apple vs Samsung patent infringement case. Digital evidence plays a vital role in cases in every court case around the world and because of the costs that can […]
Malware that infects BIOS and Network Cards
Rakasha Malware – An Overview Rakshasa is a proof of concept hardware malware backdoor that replaces a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input System) and enables the operating system to be compromised when the system is started without leaving a trace on the hard drive. The Rakshasa malware replaces the motherboard BIOS, however, it can also infect […]
An “Extreme” Prosecution?
The Prosecution of a man at Kingston Crown Court for the possession of images of consensual adult sexual acts under section 63 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 that prohibits extreme pornography. What is Extreme Pornography? Extreme pornography is categorised in law as an images that is both pornographic (produced solely or principally […]
Employer Liable for ‘gay and proud’ Facebook Status Hijack
Carephone Warehouse Liable for Facebook Hijack by Employee’s An employment tribunal found that Carphone Warehouse was vicariously liable for unwanted and inaccurate comments made in relation to the sexual orientation of an employee that had been posted on his Facebook page by colleagues that caused him embarrassment. Whilst the Carphone Warehouse employee had been initially […]
Was Jamal Khashoggi’s Phone Compromised before his Death?
When Jamal Khashoggi was communicating via WhatsApp with Omar Abdulaziz, a Saudi dissident living in Canada, he probably thought, like many other users, that his messages were hidden using the WhatsApp end-to-end encryption used by default within the application. Jamal Khashoggi’s Phone Reportedly Compromised through Malware However, it is reported that Khashoggi’s mobile phone had […]
