Down The Security Rabbithole

Remember folks, as you listen reach out to us on Twitter and hit the hashtag #DtSR to continue the conversation, and speak your mind! Let's hear what your take is on the stories we discuss...maybe you have a unique angle we've not considered? In this episode-- Target settled class-action lawsuit over its data breach - for $10M USD Who wins? Lawyers, clearly the lawyers Burden of proof on the victims to show they've suffered a loss to get up to $10,000.00. If you can't prove loss, you can still try to get part of settlement of what's left-over http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/03/19/target-breach-settlement-details/25012949/ Federal judge dismisses suit against Paytime -- "simply no compensable injury yet" Leaves door open for future suits if someone were to suffer a compensable injury "Once a hacker does misuse a person's information for personal gain...there is a clear injury and one that can be fully compensated with money damages." -- Judge John E. Jones III Watch this case, read the story for