• Comment: This is too much like a resume, especially the inflated lead, and needs more secondary sources to prove notability (and fewer primary sources, to stop it from being a resume). Oh, no inline URLs please. Drmies (talk) 21:18, 5 May 2023 (UTC)

Star Kashman
Alma mater
OccupationLaw Graduate at C.A. Goldberg PLLC
Known forCybersecurity Law, Privacy Law, Google Dorking, Search Engine Hacking, Published Legal Scholar, ODNI Research Award
Notable workGoogle Dorking Or Legal Hacking: From The CIA Compromise to Your Cameras at Home, We Are Not as Safe as We Think[1], Search Engine Hacking Needs A Legislative Fix[2], How to Protect Your Business From a Little Known, Shockingly Simple Hacking Technique[3]
Websitewww.starkashman.com

Star Kashman, an American legal scholar,[4][5] is known for her research in cybersecurity law,[6] focusing on Search Engine Hacking, or "Google Dorking".[7] Her contributions to this area were recognized with an award[8] from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which oversees the NSA and CIA.[1]

Kashman is often involved in discussions about modern technological challenges, including Artificial Intelligence (AI),[9] Internet of Things (IoT) devices,[10] and cyberstalking.[11] She has participated in educational events like the first required Cybersecurity CLE by the New York County Lawyers Association[12] and the American Bar Association's Women in Tech Summit 2023.[13]

At C.A. Goldberg, PLLC, Kashman works on cases addressing digital rights issues such as doxing, deep fakes, cyberstalking, and high-profile cases[14] against tech platforms.[15][2] The firm is known for its legal actions against platforms like Omegle[16] and in cases against companies like Snapchat[17] and Amazon[18] related to digital rights concerns.

Early life and education edit

Kashman's educational journey took place in New York, where she completed college, and her legal education.[19] At Brooklyn Law School, she honed her focus on cybersecurity, privacy, and national security law, recognizing an unaddressed area in legal scholarship related to search engine hacking.[20] This insight led her to publish scholarly articles and guide students at the Brooklyn Law School Incubator and Policy Clinic[21] in advocating for reforms in Technology Law Policy.[22]

Publications edit

Google Dorking Or Legal Hacking: From The CIA Compromise to Your Cameras at Home, We Are Not as Safe as We Think edit

Kashman's 2023 publication[23] in the Washington Journal of Law Technology & Arts[3] delves into "Google Dorking or Legal Hacking," analyzing its dual potential for legitimate research and criminal misuse, such as cyberstalking and cyberterrorism.[20] She highlights the legal ambiguities surrounding this technique,[4] not fully addressed by current laws, advocating for updated cybersecurity legislation.

Search Engine Hacking Needs A Legislative Fix edit

In "Search Engine Hacking Needs A Legislative Fix," featured in Law360, Kashman, alongside Nicholas Castro and Jonathan Askin, discusses the rise in cybercrime through search engine hacking, proposing legal reforms for enhanced online security.[24]

How to Protect Your Business From a Little Known, Shockingly Simple Hacking Technique edit

Her work, "How to Protect Your Business From a Little Known, Shockingly Simple Hacking Technique," offers practical advice for business owners on guarding against search engine hacking.[25]

Career edit

At C.A. Goldberg, PLLC, Kashman participates in legal initiatives targeting large technology companies, focusing on safeguarding individuals from abuses enabled by technology. Her involvement spans a variety of cases, such as those concerning the addictive nature of social media for minors, doxxing, deep fakes, copyright DMCA takedowns, and support for survivors of sexual assault and cyber harassment.[26]

Views edit

Kashman has critically analyzed Section 230, emphasizing its repercussions for smaller entities and individuals, and highlighted the significance of ethical AI practices.[27]

She has voiced concerns about the swift progression of artificial intelligence surpassing existing legal frameworks,[28] advocating for updated laws on AI-related issues, including copyright,[citation needed] deep fakes,[citation needed] and voice scam robocalls.[citation needed] Kashman also acknowledges the potential risks AI poses without adequate governmental investment,[citation needed] and the short-comings of AI,[29] while recognizing the benefits of advancements like reverse-image searching.[citation needed]

Additionally, she has raised awareness about the security and privacy implications of Internet of Things devices[30] and robotics,[citation needed] and has stressed the importance of transparency in the use of technology within the legal sector to maintain public trust.[31] Furthermore, Kashman addresses the legal and psychological aspects of cyberstalking and harassment.[11]

References edit

  1. ^ Kashman, Star (6 February 2023). "GOOGLE DORKING OR LEGAL HACKING: FROM THE CIA COMPROMISE TO YOUR CAMERAS AT HOME, WE ARE NOT AS SAFE AS WE THINK". Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts. 18 (2): 1.
  2. ^ "Search Engine Hacking Needs A Legislative Fix - Law360". www.law360.com.
  3. ^ Kashman, Star; Rubin, Bea; Piper, Samantha (9 August 2023). "How to Protect Your Business From a Little Known, Shockingly Simple Hacking Technique".
  4. ^ "Star Kashman". scholar.google.com.
  5. ^ "Kashman, Star". heinonline.org. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  6. ^ "ALC | Watch | Binghamton Learning Network". alumlc.org.
  7. ^ Kaur, Gurleen (2024-01-12). "What Is Google Dorking? Know How To Be Safe Online". Mindmingles. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  8. ^ "Search Engine Hacking: The Newest Cybersecurity Threat". www.bconnectalumni.binghamton.edu.
  9. ^ "Artists Have Heartache With AI Using Their Work—Magma Offers One Possible Solution". Yahoo Sports. 7 June 2023.
  10. ^ "New Roomba Models Show How Robot Vacuums Are Getting More Useful". Yahoo Life. 13 September 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Why I Refuse To Let A Cyberstalker Steal My Joy". 2 October 2023.
  12. ^ "You Can Run But No Longer Hide: Cybersecurity - What Lawyers MUST DO to Protect Their Clients, Firm (Skills and Ethics)". New York County Lawyers Association. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  13. ^ "Star Kashman". Sexual Assault, Stalking, Blackmail, Online Harassment Lawyers | C.A.Goldberg | Carrie Goldberg. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  14. ^ Conklin, Audrey (2023-09-01). "Social media giants like TikTok, YouTube fuel 'youth mental health crisis,' school boards claim in lawsuit". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  15. ^ "Star Kashman". Sexual Assault, Stalking, Blackmail, Online Harassment Lawyers | C.A.Goldberg | Carrie Goldberg. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  16. ^ "Omegle, the anonymous video chat site, shuts down after 14 years". NBC News. 9 November 2023.
  17. ^ Feiner, Lauren (25 January 2023). "Snapchat's role in fentanyl crisis probed during House roundtable: 'It's a Snap-specific problem'". CNBC.
  18. ^ Belanger, Ashley (7 October 2022). "Amazon "suicide kits" have led to teen deaths, according to new lawsuit". Ars Technica.
  19. ^ "Tracking Down Cyberspace Law | Roslyn News". roslyn-news.com. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  20. ^ a b "Brooklyn Law School - Student's Law Journal Article Examines Legal Issues of "Google Dorking"". www.brooklaw.edu. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  21. ^ "Brooklyn Law School - BLIP". www.brooklaw.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  22. ^ "Tracking Down Cyberspace Law | Roslyn News". roslyn-news.com. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  23. ^ Kashman, Star (February 2023). "GOOGLE DORKING OR LEGAL HACKING: FROM THE CIA COMPROMISE TO YOUR CAMERAS AT HOME, WE ARE NOT AS SAFE AS WE THINK". Researchgate.
  24. ^ "Search Engine Hacking Needs A Legislative Fix - Law360". www.law360.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  25. ^ Kashman, Star; Rubin, Bea; Piper, Samantha (9 August 2023). "How to Protect Your Business From a Little Known, Shockingly Simple Hacking Technique".
  26. ^ "Star Kashman". Sexual Assault, Stalking, Blackmail, Online Harassment Lawyers | C.A.Goldberg | Carrie Goldberg. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  27. ^ Chaney, Paul (2 November 2023). "The Relationship Between AI Ethics, Marketing, and the Law". AI Marketing Ethics Digest.
  28. ^ "Artists Have Heartache With AI Using Their Work—Magma Offers One Possible Solution". Yahoo Life. 7 June 2023.
  29. ^ "I'm an AI expert – you outsmart robots if you can answer these pub quiz questions correctly - The Press United". The Press United | International News Analysis, Viewpoint. 21 September 2023.
  30. ^ Okunytė, Paulina (2024-02-09). "Too smart to obey: What if IoT devices turn against humanity". CyberNews.
  31. ^ Saadeh, Amira (21 August 2023). "Leaked Cellebrite Training Video Puts Tech Company in Hot Seat". Inside Telecom.

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