Draft:Star Kashman

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

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

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

Early life and education
Kashman's educational journey took place in New York, where she completed college, and her legal education. 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. This insight led her to publish scholarly articles and guide students at the Brooklyn Law School Incubator and Policy Clinic in advocating for reforms in Technology Law Policy.

Google Dorking Or Legal Hacking: From The CIA Compromise to Your Cameras at Home, We Are Not as Safe as We Think
Kashman's 2023 publication in the Washington Journal of Law Technology & Arts delves into "Google Dorking or Legal Hacking," analyzing its dual potential for legitimate research and criminal misuse, such as cyberstalking and cyberterrorism. She highlights the legal ambiguities surrounding this technique, not fully addressed by current laws, advocating for updated cybersecurity legislation.

Search Engine Hacking Needs A Legislative Fix
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.

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

Career
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.

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

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

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