Latest about Computer Misuse Act

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Ex-Yahoo! employee admits hacking users for explicit content

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published

News More than 6,000 users compromised as defendant also accessed iCloud, Facebook and Gmail accounts

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Almost 100 HMRC staff disciplined over computer misuse

By Connor Jones published

News Staff dismissed over misuse of emails, computer equipment and social media

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Six-month sentence handed for data abuse in ICO prosecution

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published

News Data regulator hints seeking tougher punishment was an effort to change behaviour in how personal data is held and processed

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NCSC unveils new cyber attack classification system

By Adam Shepherd published

News The framework categorises everything from individual hacks up to national cyber emergencies

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The CMA has made an application to obtain an Order

'Hacker' Lauri Love wins appeal against US extradition

By Lee Bell published

News Love is now expected to stand trial in the UK on charges of US hacking

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36% of ex-employees are breaking the computer misuse act

By Jane McCallion published

News Companies are failing to revoke access when IT workers leave

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