As if it couldn’t get any worse for Avid Life Media, a second data dump has been released on the dark web. This one appears to contain all of CEO Noel Biderman’s emails and the source code for their web sites. As Trusted Sec notes on their blog: if this turns out to be legitimate…
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Lawsuits over Ashley Madison hack face tough road
Bree Fowler of AP explains why victims of the AshleyMadison.com breach may have a tough time trying to sue Avid Life Media over the breach. Citing one lawyer’s opinion, Fowler reports: Regardless, Vernick says most courts have ruled that people can’t sue breached companies just because they face the possibility of becoming victims of credit…
Is your profile part of the Ashley Madison hack?
There’s an unofficial site that allows you to search to see if your email address was in the AshleyMadison data dump. I’m providing the link to the site without any warranty as to its accuracy or legitimacy: https://ashley.cynic.al. The site cannot check for wildcards; you need to enter a specific email address. NOTE: Even if you do…
Cheatin’ Ain’t Easy: Potential Theories of Liability Emerge for Online Cheating Website Ashley Madison
Joseph F. Welborn III discusses possible theories of liability for lawsuits against Ashley Madison in the wake of its massive databreach. He writes, in part: One interesting theory of liability comes from an old common law tort that has been phased out legislatively in all but seven states – alienation of affections. In fact, this…
$17.5 Million Settlement With Owner Of Ashleymadison.com In Joint Multi-State And FTC Agreement
Settlement Follows Investigation Finding That Adult Dating Website Maintained Lax Security Practices, Misled Consumers About Its Data Security, And Created Fake Female Profiles To Entice Male Users In Addition to Penalties, Settlement Requires The Website To Implement Stronger Data Security Program And Cease Deceptive Practices NEW YORK—Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman joined twelve other states,…
AshleyMadison Said to Be Insured by Axis, AIG
Sonali Basak, Gerrit De Vynck, and Tracy Alloway report: American International Group Inc. and Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. are among insurers for the company that owns AshleyMadison.com, the adultery website hacked in a breach that exposed more than 37 million users, people familiar with the policies said. AIG provided directors-and-officers coverage, while Axis insured the…