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Economic losses prompt GBI to crack down on cybercrimes
On behalf of Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Apr 16, 2020 | Cybercrime
In late 2018, the Georgia Bureau of Investigations opened a new cyber center, training a new unit of investigators to take on cases of alleged cybercrime. The move was an attempt to stem the tide of theft, fraud and other offenses committed electronically. According...
Investigating the investigators
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Sep 13, 2019 | Cybercrime
Right now, in Georgia and throughout the United States, investigators are watching people and keeping track of their activities on the internet. There is a great deal of information out there, however, and these investigators do not always get everything right....
When a selfie turns into child pornography
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Aug 23, 2019 | Cybercrime
Taking a selfie is a common and popular phenomenon for people in Georgia and throughout the country. While many selfies are fun, they can be illegal if they contain sexual images and/or nudity of someone who is underage. If obtained in the wrong hands, a...
A look at what the future of cybersecurity looks like
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Jul 13, 2019 | Cybercrime
A lot has changed since the internet was first created and the profound innovation of such an incredible technology took the world by storm. In today's world, an ever-growing technological challenge is the growing danger of cybercrime. For many industries in Georgia,...
Smartphones and cybercrime charges
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | May 19, 2019 | Cybercrime
When some people envision a cybercrime, they may picture someone huddled over a computer. However, people may also be accused of an online offense as a result of activities that were carried out on a smartphone. For example, someone may be charged with sharing or...
The consequences of revenge porn charges
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Apr 21, 2019 | Cybercrime
Cases that involve unlawful pornography can be tough for a plethora of reasons. First, these cases carry a harsh stigma, and those who are accused of wrongdoing may feel too ashamed to stand up for themselves (even when details have been exaggerated or they are...
Handling false allegations of online harassment
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Apr 6, 2019 | Cybercrime
Online crime charges take many forms, but harassment is an especially tricky issue to deal with in many instances. People may be charged with harassment for a number of reasons, whether they were unaware that their behavior was against the law or they are even...
Georgia’s view on cyberbullying
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Mar 31, 2019 | Cybercrime
People in Atlanta tend to view cybercrime is hacking attacks launched by sophisticated "tech-heads" to either steal information or interfere with an organization's online activities. Yet the actual definition of cybercrime is criminal activities out with...
The current state of cybercrime defense
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Feb 23, 2019 | Cybercrime
Internet crime is a relatively new frontier in criminal justice. The topics are related to previous legal matters, but the tools of communication are diverse and novel. Additionally, the way people interact with web-based communications is always changing. Here is a...
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