In what experts are calling a novel legal outcome, the 22-year-old former administrator of the cybercrime community Breachforums will forfeit nearly $700,000 to settle a civil lawsuit from a health insurance company whose customer data was posted for sale on the forum in 2023. Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, a.k.a. “Pompompurin,” is slated for resentencing next month … Read more
In a time where personalization dominates consumer service, the standard one-year auto insurance policy is changing dramatically. Pay-as-you-go car insurance (also known as usage-based insurance or pay-per-mile coverage) is a monumental transformation in the way drivers insure their vehicles. Instead of paying any standard premium, regardless of their driving habits, this new approach ties insurance … Read more
A jury has awarded WhatsApp $167 million in punitive damages in a case the company brought against Israel-based NSO Group for exploiting a software vulnerability that hijacked the phones of thousands of users. The verdict, reached Tuesday, comes as a major victory not just for Meta-owned WhatsApp but also for privacy- and security-rights advocates who … Read more
Despite the wonderful peace of mind that comes with owning a home free and clear, deciding to pay off a low-interest rate mortgage early is not always straightforward. If your mortgage rate is low compared to risk-free investment returns, keeping the mortgage and investing excess cash elsewhere often makes more financial sense. What Is Considered … Read more
A reader asks: I’m 46 and plan to retire by 55. I’ve calculated that I’ll reach my retirement number in another 6 years giving me a decent buffer for retirement. I have a $500k mortgage at 5.625% with 28 years left. I’m comfortable with debt and don’t see a big concern. I agree with your … Read more