Tag: Cybercrime
DOJ Convicts Computer Programmer in Major US Streaming Service Case
A computer programmer, Yoany Vaillant, was found guilty by a Nevada jury for his involvement in operating Jetflicks, one of the largest illegal television streaming services in the United States. Jetflicks, based in Las...
Teenager Accused of Derailing Train: Shocking Crash Footage Goes Viral
A 17-year-old teenager in Nebraska has been accused of intentionally derailing a train and recording the crash, which he then posted online. According to court documents, the teenager, who is described as a train...
North Korean Indicted for Ransomware Attacks and Military Data Theft
Federal prosecutors have recently announced the indictment of a North Korean national, Rim Jong Hyok, for his involvement in a conspiracy to hack into hospitals, military bases, and NASA. This indictment sheds light on...
Data Breach: 110M AT&T Customers Targeted by Ruthless Hackers
AT&T recently revealed that a massive data breach had affected a large number of its customers, including those using mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and some landline customers. The breach occurred between May 1...
Uncovering the World’s Largest Stolen Password Database: Implications and Solutions
Security experts have recently uncovered what appears to be the largest password leak in history, containing around 10 billion unique passwords in plain text format. This massive trove of passwords, known as "RockYou2024," was...
July’s Nationwide Ransomware Attack Halts Car Dealerships
Cybercriminals recently launched a ransomware attack on CDK Global, a software provider for car dealerships, causing significant disruption. The attack forced CDK to take its data centers offline, impacting over 15,000 dealerships across North...
Beware of Fake Software Fixes: Protect Yourself from Money-Stealing Malware
Malware is a type of harmful software that can steal money and personal information from your devices. Cybercriminals are using fake updates in internet browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft to trick users into...
Seizing the Cyber Criminal: FBI Takes Down Mastermind of Hijacked Device Network
An international law enforcement operation led by the Department of Justice (DOJ) has disrupted a botnet known as 911 S5, which exploited free VPNs to facilitate various cybercrimes, including fraud, harassment, and child exploitation....
China’s vast cyber trafficking network dupes Americans using fake shopsTitle: Beware of China’s Cyber...
A vast cyber trafficking network originating in China has been reported to have scammed over 800,000 individuals in the U.S. and Europe. The network operates through more than 22,500 fake online shops that offer...
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Privacy is something that many people value highly, but unfortunately, it can come at a very low price on the dark web. According to a recent report by Whizcase, personal information such as social...
Beware: Windsor Parking Enforcement Warns of Text Message Parking Ticket Scam
The City of Windsor is cautioning residents about a scam involving text messages claiming to be from the parking enforcement department, demanding payment for overdue parking tickets.Bill Kralovensky, the parking services co-ordinator, revealed that...
Zambia cybercrime: Chinese nationals jailed for online scams
Zambia Cybercrime: Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Online ScamsIn a recent development in Zambia, 22 Chinese citizens and a Cameroonian man have been handed lengthy jail terms for their involvement in cyber-related crimes. The sentencing...
‘Russian criminals’ behind London hospitals cyber attack
Russian Criminals Behind Cyber Attack on London HospitalsIn a recent cyber attack that has caused chaos in London hospitals, Russian hackers have been identified as the culprits. The former chief executive of the National...