An Insight Into Digital Realpolitik

Saishya DuggalCyber Security

The best way to understand cyberpolitik is by evaluating the events that have underscored its importance: Stuxnet and beyond.

The word realpolitik often generates esoteric, perplexing worries in the mind of the average Joe, conjuring up images of an elaborate congress and combative political discourse. It’s me: I’m this average Joe. A little research, however, reveals a painfully less … Read More

A Beginner’s Guide to Cyber Terrorism in India

Yoshita PhaphatLaw

A Beginner's Guide to Cyber Terrorism in India

According to the Global Risks Report 2021, the failure of cyber security will be one of humanity’s most significant concerns in the coming decade. With a sizeable internet population, India has confronted significant cyber terrorism challenges in the last few … Read More

United States v. Trotter

Raj PagariyaCase Summary

Whether an attack on a not-for-profit organisation is covered under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act?

United States v. Trotter 478 F.3d 918 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Case Number 05-4202 Before Circuit Judge Riley, Circuit Judge Melloy, and Circuit Judge Shepherd Decided on February 23, 2007 Relevancy of the … Read More

Warrick Fentiman v. Richard Marsh

Rugved MahamuniCase Summary

Defamation suit for allegations of launching a cyber attack

Warrick Fentiman v. Richard Marsh [2019] EWHC 2099 (QB) In the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, Media and Communications List Case Number HQ18M00961 Before Deputy Judge Richard Spearman Decided on July 31, 2019 Relevancy of the Case: Defamation … Read More

Lonestar Communications Corp LLC v. Kaye & Ors

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Order for dispensation of service in a damages claim suit resulting from a cyber attack on the claimant's business

Lonestar Communications Corp LLC v. Kaye & Ors [2019] EWHC 3008 (Comm) In the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Commercial Court (QBD) Case CL-2018-000648 Before Justice Teare Decided on November 01, 2019 Relevancy … Read More

AA v. Persons Unknown

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Consideration of Bitcoins as property  under English law and injunction against cryptocurrency exchanges controlling the wallets containing the ransom payment

AA v. Persons Unknown [2019] EWHC 3556 (Comm) In the High Court of Justice, Business & Property Courts of England and Wales, Commercial Court (QBD) Case CL-2019-000746 Before Justice Bryan Decided on December 13, 2019 Relevancy of the Case: Consideration … Read More

Darren Lee Warren v. DSG Retail Limited

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Claim of compensation for misuse of personal data, breach of confidence, and violation of data protection obligations in a data breach

Darren Lee Warren v. DSG Retail Limited [2021] EWHC 2168 (QB) In the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Decision, Media and Communications List Case QB-2021-001711 Before Justice Saini Decided on July 30, 2021 Relevancy of the Case: Claim of … Read More

Regina v. Hanif Patel

Rugved MahamuniCase Summary

Appeal against the conviction in a case involving theft of carbon credits through a cyber attack

Regina v. Hanif Patel [2022] EWCA Crim 451 In the Court of Appeal, Criminal Division Case Number 202103619 B4 Before Lord Justice Fulford, Vice President, Justice Knowles, and Justice Cotter Decided on March 11, 2022 Relevancy of the Case: Appeal … Read More