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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Information security

Europol and US seize website domains, luxury goods in $6bn cybercrime bust

Authorities dismantle world's largest botnet responsible for $6bn in Covid insurance fraud. [ more ]
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Information security

US arrests man allegedly behind enormous botnet that enabled cyberattacks and fraud

A Chinese national allegedly ran an international botnet that infected over 19 million IP addresses, facilitating crimes worldwide and making $100 million in profits. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Information security

Europol and US seize website domains, luxury goods in $6bn cybercrime bust

Authorities dismantle world's largest botnet responsible for $6bn in Covid insurance fraud. [ more ]
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Information security

US arrests man allegedly behind enormous botnet that enabled cyberattacks and fraud

A Chinese national allegedly ran an international botnet that infected over 19 million IP addresses, facilitating crimes worldwide and making $100 million in profits. [ more ]
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AdExchanger
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Measuring Muck | AdExchanger

Marketers depend on ad verification companies despite limitations in detecting all fraudulent activities. [ more ]
ITPro
1 month ago
Information security

Preventing deepfake attacks: How businesses can stay protected

Deepfake technology is increasingly used in fraudulent activities, posing a significant threat to businesses. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

Tyler Glasnow Provides Insight Into Dodgers' Clubhouse During Shohei Ohtani Scandal

Ohtani is expected to be cleared of wrongdoing after his former interpreter's fraudulent activities, allowing him to focus on baseball. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Someone's Sending Out Legal Threats From Fake, AI-Generated "Lawyers"

The account representing a fake law firm sent threats based on non-existent copyright claims.
The firm was exposed as fake through inconsistencies in requests and online presence. [ more ]
Open Data Science - Your News Source for AI, Machine Learning & more
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

U.S. Justice Department Targets AI Startup Fraud Ahead of IPOs

Ramsey is cracking down on fraudulent activities, especially among tech startups planning to go public.
The U.S. government is increasing scrutiny on AI technologies, with a focus on preventing misleading claims by companies in the sector. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

'Criminal Geniuses' Admit Fortnite Hack Was A Total Hoax

The alleged hack on Epic Games was actually a scam operation by 'professional fraudsters'.
The fake hack was a ploy by the group to gain visibility and lure victims for scamming. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Long Island Man indicted for $305,000 plumbing fraud in Brooklyn

Amedeo Ali charged with grand larceny for fraudulent plumbing renovations totaling $305,000.
Ali, allegedly posing as a licensed plumber, left a homeowner with incomplete work and financial loss. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

VexTrio network of hijacked websites used to spread malware

Over 70,000 legitimate websites have been hijacked and used to distribute malware and carry out other cyber crimes
VexTrio, the network behind the operation, redirects visitors to harmful pages and profits from fraudulent activities [ more ]
Databreaches
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short

The cost of safeguarding America's schools from cyberattacks could reach $5 billion.
Between 2018 and mid-September 2023, 386 cyberattacks on the U.S. education sector have cost schools $35.1 billion. [ more ]
Databreaches
6 months ago
Education

Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short

The cost of safeguarding America's schools from cyberattacks could reach $5 billion.
Between 2018 and mid-September 2023, 386 cyberattacks on the U.S. education sector have cost schools $35.1 billion. [ more ]
Databreaches
6 months ago
Information security

Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short

The cost of safeguarding America's schools from cyberattacks could reach $5 billion.
Between 2018 and mid-September 2023, 386 cyberattacks on the U.S. education sector have cost schools $35.1 billion. [ more ]
Databreaches
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short

The cost of safeguarding America's schools from cyberattacks could reach $5 billion.
Between 2018 and mid-September 2023, 386 cyberattacks on the U.S. education sector have cost schools $35.1 billion. [ more ]
Databreaches
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short

The cost of safeguarding America's schools from cyberattacks could reach $5 billion.
Between 2018 and mid-September 2023, 386 cyberattacks on the U.S. education sector have cost schools $35.1 billion. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 days ago
Law

Juror Handed Bag Full Of Cash To Acquit? Did It Have A Big Dollar Bill Sign On The Side?

Social media influence can be leveraged for jury tampering; bribery tactics still exist offline. [ more ]
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