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September 19, 2006
Congressional Fishing for Phishing
MSM catches the HP phishing story. Newsweek Business asks 11 questions.
Congress will try to, as well. However, Stephen Diamond, a law professor at Santa Clara University, doubts anyone will show up.
"You don't just wander into a congressional hearing with politicians looking for sound bites in advance of the November elections," said Professor Diamond.
Ah, the cynic. Sound-bites? What about truth and justice?
Several big names from Silicon Valley are involved. Mr. Perkins of Kleiner Perkins (the famous and VERY successful early-stage investment firm); Mr. Sonsini of Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich, and Rosati (probably the most famous of all the high-tech law partnerships in Silicon Valley) has been asked to testify as well. There's a bind. What a sound-bite generating opportunity for his firm, but what about the interests of his clients? Anyone want to bet he finds a way to testify?
What a mess for HP! And deservedly so. Phishing the phone records of your directors, reporters, and your own PR department!
Posted by DavidK at September 19, 2006 11:59 AM | Permalink