Ubiquiti is suing Brian Krebs for his reporting on their breach (twitter.com)

Article summary

Ubiquiti is suing Brian Krebs for his reporting on their security breach, which Krebs claimed was a cover-up. The company allegedly sent a notification about the breach, but Krebs' reporting was based on incomplete information. The lawsuit may be seen as an attempt to silence an independent journalist. The outcome of the lawsuit is uncertain and may depend on the definition of a cover-up.

Main themes

• Ubiquiti lawsuit
• Brian Krebs reporting
• defamation and free speech
• cybersecurity and breaches
• journalistic ethics
• corporate reputation management

What commenters say

• The lawsuit against Brian Krebs is likely to be unsuccessful due to the high bar for defamation in US courts.
• Krebs' reporting was lazy and inaccurate, and he should have retracted his article once the facts came out.
• The lawsuit will ultimately damage Ubiquiti's reputation more than Krebs', as it is perceived as an attempt to bully a journalist.
• The breach was still a serious incident, regardless of whether it was an insider attack or a cover-up, and Ubiquiti's handling of it is still questionable.
• The cost of defending against the lawsuit could be prohibitively expensive for Krebs, even if he ultimately wins.
• Krebs' reputation is not as stellar as some people claim, and he has been known to engage in questionable journalism practices.
• The lawsuit may have a chilling effect on journalists and could be seen as an attempt to silence critics.
• Ubiquiti's decision to sue Krebs may ultimately harm their business, particularly in the enterprise market, where cybersecurity is a major concern.