Hackers have been on a roll this year, stealing twice as much cryptocurrency in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a recent report by TRM Labs. The total loot now stands at a whopping $1.38 billion, with a few massive heists making up most of that amount.
In a peculiar turn of events, the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office has not filed charges months after a woman's camper was stolen. Paula Martin, the victim, is left wondering why her case remains in limbo despite having a solid case against the 36-year-old suspect who confessed to the crime. The i
In recent years, cybercriminals have been on the prowl, targeting crypto owners and stealing their digital wealth. However, one group of criminals took their tactics to a whole new level, employing real-life burglars to break into homes, threaten and intimidate owners, and force them to hand over th
Imagine a world where the products you buy online are not what they seem. A world where the boxes are stacked high with stolen goods, hidden behind the façade of legitimate businesses. This is the world that Norman L. Cipriano, 52, and Patrick M. Vigneau, 59, allegedly created as high-ranking member
Mexico's cargo theft problem has reached alarming levels, with organized crime groups fueling the surge in stolen goods. According to the National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies (ANERPV), the country averaged six cargo thefts per day in August, with most cases occurring in
The oil fields of West Texas are struggling to contain a growing threat: organized crime rings stealing millions of dollars' worth of oil and gasoline. This is no petty theft – the culprits are sophisticated criminals with ties to illegal immigration, and their actions are putting not just local eco
Let's break down what happened in this jaw-dropping case. A 61-year-old Queens auto body shop owner had his Bitcoin worth $92,000 stolen in November 2022. He had stored his digital coins in a Blockchain wallet, and the thief, Aaron Peterson Jr., used the funds to buy a diamond pendant, a Rolex, and
California is on the cusp of making a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for its criminal justice system. Proposition 36 on the November ballot proposes to unwind Proposition 47, which made some drug and theft crimes misdemeanors instead of felonies ten years ago. But before making an
The world of cryptocurrency is filled with risks, and one of the most insidious threats comes in the form of SpyAgent, a malicious Android malware designed to steal seed phrases from unsuspecting users. This malware, discovered by researchers at McAfee, is a masterclass in stealth and strategy, usin
In recent weeks, a series of disturbing posts spread like wildfire on social media, claiming that Haitian immigrants were stealing and eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. The rumors were fueled by a Facebook post from Erika Lee, a local woman who claimed to have witnessed a neighbor's cat being butche
