Tag: cybercrime
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Romanian Citizen Sentenced to 48 Months for Leading Online Swatting Ring
Thomasz Szabo, a Romanian citizen, has been sentenced to 48 months in a Washington, D.C. prison for leading an online swatting ring that targeted members of Congress, churches, and a former U.S. president.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldRomaniaGeneral PoliticsLegalComputers and InternetEuropeCongress Thomasz SzaboSwattingCybercrimeFBIWashington D.C.Crime
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FBI Dismantles Major Hacker Forum
The FBI has seized the LeakBase database, a massive online forum used by cybercriminals to trade stolen data, marking a significant blow to the global cybercrime underground.
Law EnforcementComputers and Internet FBISalt Lake CityLeakBaseCybercrimeHacker ForumData Breach
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Media Monitor: CBC News reports Alberta teachers strike
CBC News reports that Alberta teachers have begun striking, affecting over 730,000 students. Also, Canadian tech aided a U.S. military operation against Venezuelan drug boats.
WorldBusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentHealthEducationSportCanadaMedical ScienceEconomyTradeMilitaryFederal GovernmentLegal Alberta Teachers StrikeCryptocurrency ATMsVenezuelan Drug BoatsLabour DisputeCybercrimeCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Media Monitor: Costco Customers Report Gift Cards Drained
CBC News reports that Costco customers are complaining that the funds on their digital gift cards have been mysteriously drained, with some losing up to $1,000.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldHealthCanadaMexicoTradeEconomyEnvironmentDisasters Costcogift cardsfraudRetail Council of CanadadigitalShop cardscybercrimeCBC Morning Brief
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Venezuelan Nationals Indicted in ATM 'Jackpotting' Conspiracy
Two Venezuelan nationals indicted for conspiracy to steal cash from ATMs in Merced and Tulare Counties and six other western states using malware in a scheme known as ATM jackpotting.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalBusinessVenezuelaFederal GovernmentBankingFinancial MarketsLaw Enforcement ATM JackpottingIndictmentConspiracyFinancial CrimeMerced CountyTulare CountyCybercrimeFBI
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Jamaican National Extradited to U.S. for Lottery and Romance Scheme
Sherwayne Benjamin Bellinfantie extradited from Jamaica to the U.S. to face charges for romance and sweepstakes scheme that defrauded an elderly Arizona resident of over $400,000.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesWorldLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCybercrimeFinancial Fraud Jamaicaextraditionromance scamlottery scamwire fraudmoney launderingFBI
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Ukrainian National Extradited to US for Alleged Ransomware Conspiracy
Artem Stryzhak, a Ukrainian citizen, has been extradited from Spain to the U.S. to face charges related to his involvement in a global ransomware scheme using the Nefilim strain, targeting companies for extortion.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLegalWorldEuropeFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementComputers and InternetCybercrime Artem StryzhakSpainEastern District of New YorkNefilim ransomwareExtradition