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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Trump Blasts Judge in Election Case

Former President Donald Trump has criticized U. S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, labeling her the "most evil person" for ordering the release of almost 1, 900 pages of sealed documents in his election interference case. Trump believes the judge's action aims to harm his chances in the upcoming

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

A Young Alabamian's Daring Bitcoin Scheme

Imagine this: a 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, gets caught up in a plot to trick the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The plan? Hack into the SEC's X account and post fake news about Bitcoin. In January, this young man, Eric Council Jr. , did just that. He helped some unknown friends hac

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Hacked SEC Tweet Sends Bitcoin Prices Wild

Imagine someone sending a fake tweet that makes Bitcoin prices shoot up by over $1, 000 in an instant. That's what happened when a 25-year-old Alabama resident named Eric Council Jr. hacked into the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Twitter account. He posed as the SEC Chair Gary Gensler an

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Bitcoin Boom: Alabaman Man Charged in SEC Hack

In a recent event, a 25-year-old man from Alabama was arrested and charged for his alleged role in a hack that targeted the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) X account in early January. The hack, which occurred just before the SEC was due to announce its decision on spot-Bitcoin excha

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Alabama Hacker Played Bitcoin Market with Fake SEC News

In Alabama, a man named Eric Council Jr. was recently arrested for his role in a hacking scheme that sent the bitcoin market into a rollercoaster ride. The Justice Department revealed that Council and his accomplices hacked into the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) account on the X platfor

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Bitcoin Scheme Unmasked: A Look at the SIM Swap Trick

Imagine this: someone tricks your cell phone provider and takes over your number. Scary, right? This is what's called a SIM swap. Now, let's talk about how this happened to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and how it affected Bitcoin. A clever attacker pulled off a SIM swap to gain cont

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Which Dating Apps Put Your Data at Risk?

When you sign up for dating apps, you might be sharing more than just your profile. Some apps are better at keeping your data safe than others. A recent report by Nomad, a digital e-sim provider, looked into this. They found that Badoo, Bumble, and Grindr store a lot of personal information that hac

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Moves: Unpacking Taiwan’s Concerns

In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves a

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Threats: A Daily Battle

Did you know that over 600 million cyberattacks happen every day? That’s what Microsoft’s new report says. It’s like trying to dodge bullets in a giant game of digital dodgeball. The bad guys are getting smarter too, using fancy tech like AI to make their attacks harder to stop. One scary thing

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Oct 18 2024SPORTS

Texas Longhorns: Can They Beat Georgia's SEC Game?

For years, Texas Longhorns fans have been asking if their team is back to its glory days. In 2023, the answer seemed to be a resounding yes. The Longhorns went 12-2 and made it to the College Football Playoff for the first time under coach Steve Sarkisian. This season, they're ranked number one and

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