Tag Archives: H.R. 3067

Kansas Seeks Extradition of Alleged Swatter Tyler Barriss

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Xena

If you don’t know the background of this case, please read the previous posts here, and here. Kansas officials are seeking the extradition of Tyler R. Barriss in connection with a felony charge stemming from his alleged faked emergency call … Continue reading →

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Man Killed In Swatting Prank

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Xena

I first heard of swatting in 2011 due to a lawsuit filed in Illinois.  It was a case of cyber-harassment gone wild.   In 2014, the victim was awarded $50,000 after a jury trial. Then came the case of Brandon Wilson … Continue reading →

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Proposed Bill In The U.S. Congress Will Make Doxing A Federal Crime

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Xena

Cross-posted from We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident In case you’re unfamiliar with doxing, it is term that describes using the internet to search for and obtain the personal information of others, and to post it publicly on the … Continue reading →

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