In a shocking turn of events, telecommunications giant AT&T recently made headlines for paying a hacker a hefty sum of $370,000 to delete stolen phone records. The incident, which has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity and the company’s handling of sensitive customer data, has once again highlighted the vulnerabilities and ethical implications surrounding cybercrime in… Continue reading AT&T Paid a Hacker $370,000 to Delete Stolen Phone Records
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The West Coast’s Fanciest Stolen Bikes Are Getting Trafficked by One Mastermind in Jalisco, Mexico
The West Coast’s Fanciest Stolen Bikes Are Getting Trafficked by One Mastermind in Jalisco, Mexico In recent years, a peculiar trend has emerged on the West Coast of the United States – the rise of high-end stolen bicycles. These fancy bikes, once the pride and joy of their owners, have become the target of a… Continue reading The West Coast’s Fanciest Stolen Bikes Are Getting Trafficked by One Mastermind in Jalisco, Mexico
‘Largest Botnet Ever’ Tied to Billions in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds
‘Largest Botnet Ever’ Tied to Billions in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds In a shocking revelation, cybersecurity experts have discovered that the “largest botnet ever” has been responsible for stealing billions of dollars from Covid-19 relief funds across the globe. This massive network of hijacked computers has become an alarming threat to both individuals and governments,… Continue reading ‘Largest Botnet Ever’ Tied to Billions in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds
Teslas Can Still Be Stolen With a Cheap Radio Hack—Despite New Keyless Tech
Teslas Can Still Be Stolen With a Cheap Radio Hack—Despite New Keyless Tech In an age where cars are becoming smarter and more secure, it may come as a surprise that even the most advanced vehicles, like Teslas, are not immune to theft. Despite the introduction of new keyless technology, it seems that these electric… Continue reading Teslas Can Still Be Stolen With a Cheap Radio Hack—Despite New Keyless Tech
Thieves stole $300,000 in gaming trading cards at Gen Con 2023
Thieves wreaked havoc at Gen Con 2023 last week by swiping an estimated $300,000 worth of valuable gaming trading cards. The theft occurred overnight on August 24th when the convention was closed to the public. Police believe multiple individuals were involved in the heist and are currently conducting an investigation to retrieve the stolen property.… Continue reading Thieves stole $300,000 in gaming trading cards at Gen Con 2023
Card Heist Occurs at Gen Con 2023, Over $300K’s Worth Stolen
At Gen Con 2023, a massive card heist resulted in more than $300,000 worth of cards being stolen. The heist occurred early in the morning of August 15th, after the event had officially closed mere hours before. The stolen items were mostly Magic: The Gathering cards, with some Yu-Gi-Oh! cards mixed in. It has been… Continue reading Card Heist Occurs at Gen Con 2023, Over $300K’s Worth Stolen
The Demise of Genesis Market, Which Sold Stolen Identities, Continues the Dark Web’s Losing Streak
The dark web is facing a major setback in the wake of the recent closure of a criminal marketplace known as Genesis Market. The online market was used by criminal organizations and hackers to purchase and sell stolen identities and credit card information. The closure of the Genesis Market is the latest in a series… Continue reading The Demise of Genesis Market, Which Sold Stolen Identities, Continues the Dark Web’s Losing Streak
Operation Cookie Monster shuts off hacker marketplace selling millions of stolen accounts
On Tuesday, a hacker-for-hire marketplace that was responsible for the sale of millions of stolen accounts was taken offline in an international crackdown initiative dubbed “Operation Cookie Monster”. The operation involved law enforcement from three continents and was led by Europol. The crackdown targeted Infraud, a dark-web hacking forum that facilitated the buying and selling… Continue reading Operation Cookie Monster shuts off hacker marketplace selling millions of stolen accounts
Operation Cookie Monster: Feds seize “notorious hacker marketplace”
The global investigation known as “Operation Cookie Monster” has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of a “notorious hacker marketplace”— a website where people could buy and sell stolen data and services related to computer intrusions and other cybercrime activities. The Justice Department and the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that they… Continue reading Operation Cookie Monster: Feds seize “notorious hacker marketplace”
Coinbase says some employees’ information stolen by hackers
Coinbase, one of the largest digital currency exchanges in the United States, is warning its users that some employee information may be compromised due to a recent hack. The company disclosed this week that it became aware of a potential security breach around May 7th, when it noticed unauthorized activity on some employee’s accounts. On-call… Continue reading Coinbase says some employees’ information stolen by hackers