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Stalkerware Maker Sentenced to Fine and Supervised Release in Landmark Case

Stalkerware Maker Sentenced to Fine and Supervised Release in Landmark Case

Bryan Fleming, the creator of the stalkerware app pcTattleTale, has been sentenced to supervised release and a $5,000 fine by a federal judge. Fleming pleaded guilty to charges related to the manufacturing and selling of software designed for surreptitious interception of communications. The app allowed users to monitor victims' phone and computer activities without their knowledge. This case marks the first successful stalkerware prosecution since 2014. pcTattleTale went out of business following a data breach in 2024, highlighting the security vulnerabilities of such apps.
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Delaware Chancery Court Nears Final Approval of Meta's $190 Million Settlement

Delaware Chancery Court Nears Final Approval of Meta's $190 Million Settlement

Delaware Chancery Court Nears Final Approval of Meta's $190 Million Settlement
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Federal Court Upholds Conviction of Milwaukee Judge for Aiding Migrant

Federal Court Upholds Conviction of Milwaukee Judge for Aiding Migrant

A federal court in Milwaukee has upheld the conviction of former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who was found guilty of felony obstruction for assisting a migrant in evading federal officers. The decision was made by US District Court Judge Lynn Adelman, who rejected Dugan's arguments for overturning the conviction. Dugan's legal team had argued that her actions were part of her judicial duties and that she was immune from prosecution. However, the court found no basis for granting immunity, as her actions were not considered part of her official duties. The case involved Dugan confronting officers who intended to arrest a migrant in her courtroom and allegedly helping the individual avoid capture. Although the jury acquitted her of unlawfully concealing a migrant, they convicted her on the obstruction charge.
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Nike Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Customer Data Breach Impacting Consumer Privacy

Nike Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Customer Data Breach Impacting Consumer Privacy

Nike Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Customer Data Breach Impacting Consumer Privacy
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Delaware Chancery Court to Consider Final Approval of $190 Million Meta Settlement

Delaware Chancery Court to Consider Final Approval of $190 Million Meta Settlement

Delaware Chancery Court to Consider Final Approval of $190 Million Meta Settlement
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Federal Judge Sentences pcTattleTale Stalkerware Maker to Fine and Supervised Release

Federal Judge Sentences pcTattleTale Stalkerware Maker to Fine and Supervised Release

A federal judge has sentenced Bryan Fleming, the maker of the stalkerware pcTattleTale, to supervised release and a $5,000 fine. Fleming pleaded guilty to charges related to the manufacture, possession, or sale of devices intended for surreptitious interception of communications. His activities, which began in 2017, involved selling software that allowed users to covertly monitor victims' cellular and computer activities, including texts, emails, phone calls, and web browsing. The software also created videos of all activities on the victim's device, accessible via a remote dashboard. pcTattleTale ceased operations in 2024 following a data breach. This case marks the first stalkerware conviction since 2014, when the maker of StealthGenie was fined $500,000.
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Nike Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Customer Data Breach

Nike Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Customer Data Breach

Nike Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Customer Data Breach
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Delaware Chancery Court to Consider Final Approval of Meta Settlement

Delaware Chancery Court to Consider Final Approval of Meta Settlement

Delaware Chancery Court to Consider Final Approval of Meta Settlement
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Flowise Vulnerability Exploited by Attackers, Posing Security Risks

Flowise Vulnerability Exploited by Attackers, Posing Security Risks

Flowise Vulnerability Exploited by Attackers, Posing Security Risks
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Insignia Financial Advances Security Strategy with Consolidation and Simplification Efforts

Insignia Financial Advances Security Strategy with Consolidation and Simplification Efforts

Insignia Financial Advances Security Strategy with Consolidation and Simplification Efforts
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Watson Clinic's $10 Million Data Breach Settlement Approved by Federal Court

Watson Clinic's $10 Million Data Breach Settlement Approved by Federal Court

Watson Clinic's $10 Million Data Breach Settlement Approved by Federal Court
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Meta Suspends AI Data Collaboration with Mercor Following Security Breach

Meta Suspends AI Data Collaboration with Mercor Following Security Breach

Meta Suspends AI Data Collaboration with Mercor Following Security Breach