There are a variety of situations in a company that may require an investigation involving electronic data. This may take the form of a disgruntled employee walking out with client lists, an allegation of harassment via email or text, or simply an employee viewing inappropriate content on their computer. No matter the situation, if it involves any form of electronic …
In today’s technology-based world, phishing email scams have become commonplace. Whether simple or complex these scams are often effective. Both companies and individuals fall victim to phishing scams leading to the loss of billions of dollars annually. Phishing scams typically involves a cybercriminal impersonating a legitimate company or individual. They attempt to gain access to personal or private information such …
Employers today are armed with more technology than ever before—with state-of-the art tools that improve productivity, enhance communication, and ultimately help to boost our bottom lines. But the more we rely on digital tools to create, store, and share data, the more vulnerable we become to employee digital data theft. Similarly, digital methods of communication can often open the door …
Question Mark Key on Computer Keyboard[/caption]>I receive calls from attorneys and clients on a daily basis. Some I have worked for in the past and some got my name from a colleague. In most cases, there is an issue involving electronic data, computers, mobile devices or the internet. Anytime electronically stored information becomes part of a civil or criminal matter, …
Quite often, yes. Clients have been complaining that John, your sales representative, hasn’t been showing up to scheduled appointments for months. You have also noticed that his area sales have been rapidly declining. However, John has been submitting reports for all the expenses he’s incurred while traveling. You decided to fire John due to the discrepancies in his reports. Now …
The media has presented a picture of computer forensics and the collection of data from a mobile device as a glamorous, fast process only used in high profile cases such as murder, espionage, and corruption. This is not the case. Let’s address a few common myths about computer forensics. Myth 1: Computer forensics is only used in high-profile cases or …
I am not a computer techie, just an average computer, smart phone, and iPad user. I use the Internet for email, word searches, research, and of course the occasional shopping experience. Have you ever wondered: what is the Dark Web? I must admit I am a bit curious. Could it be that bad to just Google the words “Dark Web” …