A former Stanford researcher, Naheed Mangi, faced the consequences for a cyberattack that took place seven years ago. Mangi, now 70, was found guilty of tampering with a protected computer. This incident involved a cancer patient database, where she replaced critical information with nonsense and in
A young man from Newport Beach, California, has admitted his part in a big crypto theft. Evan Tangeman is one of nine people who have confessed to being involved in this crime. This group, called the Social Engineering Enterprise (SE Enterprise), stole around $263 million in cryptocurrency. The gro
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
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
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 h
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 worke
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, alu
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 ran
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 multip
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. T
