In Myanmar and across Southeast Asia, a grim reality unfolds behind the screens of our devices. Over 200, 000 individuals have been lured into scam compounds, where they are forced to commit fraud under threats of violence. These victims, often professionals like teachers and engineers, are promised legitimate jobs but instead find themselves trapped, their passports...
Crypto theft is getting more organized. It's not just random hackers anymore; it's a full-blown business. This is according to a recent report that sheds light on how thieves are using advanced tools to steal crypto keys. These tools can dig through files, documents, and even chat histories to find seed phrases. Once they have these, they can take control of someone...
The USDA is raising alarms about a massive theft problem in food assistance programs. They believe that around $12 billion is stolen every year from SNAP benefits, but this number might be even higher. The thieves are getting smarter, using high-tech tricks to steal from the system. Investigators have noticed a big problem with how states report fraud. At the start ...
North Korea has a sneaky way of making money. They use hackers and IT workers to steal and launder cash. This cash funds their weapons programs. The U. S. Treasury Department recently put sanctions on 10 North Korean individuals and entities involved in these shady deals. These hackers and IT workers are part of a bigger problem. They help North Korea avoid sanction...
Penn University has reached out to the FBI after a data breach led to offensive emails being sent to its alumni. The breach impacted some of the university's information systems. Penn University is working with law enforcement and other technical experts to resolve the issue quickly. On Friday, alumni received an email pretending to be from the university. This emai...
In a surprising turn of events, three cybersecurity professionals from the United States are accused of secretly operating a ransomware scheme. This group allegedly worked with the infamous hacking collective ALPHV BlackCat to lock down company networks and demand large sums of cryptocurrency as ransom. The indictment, filed in a Miami federal court, names Ryan Goldb...
In a recent case, Ricardo Russell, a former janitor at Deerfield High School, was accused of distributing child pornography, including AI-generated images. This case sheds light on a disturbing trend: the use of artificial intelligence to create fake sexual images of minors. Russell is facing multiple charges, including possession and distribution of child pornograph...
North Korea has been busy making headlines for all the wrong reasons. They've been on a digital money-grabbing spree, snatching up a staggering $2. 84 billion in cryptocurrency since the beginning of 2024. The hack on Bybit in February was a significant part of this, but it's not their only move. They've also been sending IT workers worldwide, which goes against UN ...
In a significant move, about 60 countries are coming together in Hanoi to sign a new U. N. agreement aimed at fighting cybercrime. This treaty, which needs approval from 40 nations to become active, is designed to make it easier for countries to work together against cyber threats. However, not everyone is happy with it. Some groups and tech companies are worried tha...
A young man from London, Dylan Earl, found himself in deep trouble. He admitted to setting fire to buildings that supported Ukraine. This was not just any fire. It was a planned attack, and it was serious. The court heard that Earl had big plans. He talked about kidnapping a wealthy businessman. He also discussed burning down a warehouse in another country. Earl was...