Computer Hacking and Unauthorized Access to Computer Networks: Curiosity Can Kill the Cat
Posted by Cyber Lawyer at 12/22/2007 12:42 AM 
Categories: Internet Law,Litigation,Cybercrime,Computer Fraud and Abuse,Cyber Law
Categories: Internet Law,Litigation,Cybercrime,Computer Fraud and Abuse,Cyber Law
Recently, we have encountered many instances of the following scenario... Often out of curiosity, an Internet website visitor may exceed his authorized access under his access login or under the website's terms of use. Website access scripts are easily available online. Their use, however, may generate serious accusations of computer crime, specifically hacking and unauthorized access. Under cybercrime and computer laws, a conviction for computer hacking can carry 20 years to life in prison.
If you are accused of computer hacking or unauthorized access to a computer network, our computer hacking defense attorneys understand the technical aspects of the Internet and can provide you with a top tier computer hacking defense.
If you are accused of computer hacking or unauthorized access to a computer network, our computer hacking defense attorneys understand the technical aspects of the Internet and can provide you with a top tier computer hacking defense.
I am looking for an attorney who has knowledge and experience regarding internet law/ECPA, specifically 18 U.S.C. § 2511, 2512, and 2701. My ex-husband admittedly accessed my Yahoo and Myspace accounts. I have proof by admission (in writing) where he goes into detail of how he gained my passwords using a keylogger and then used the passwords to sign into my email accounts. He used the term "brut force" when describing his methods and said he "used any means necessary" to gain access to my emails. He admits installing a keylogger on my computer, logging into my yahoo and myspace accounts with the unauthorized passwords, and that he accessed my accounts' email storage regularly over a period of 6 months. He claims he had a right to do so because our divorce was not final. I also have the printouts he generated from viewing my emails along with his written confirmation that he printed them while logged into my accounts.
I researched cases online that are similar to mine. In all cases the actions I described above were found to be illegal based on the internet laws I referenced above.
I have no idea where to begin with this. Would I file criminal charges? Or a civil suit? I need direction and can't find a lawyer who understands internet law. Is there any way to sort through your attorney list by area of specialty? None of the firms I've contacted so far know anything about internet law.
Please help me find an appropriate attorney. Thank you
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Thanks for the information
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Nice post. Yes curiosity kills some times.
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