Fortnite's new season leans heavily on heist mechanicsFortnite's Chapter 6: Season 2, "Lawless," introduces criminal activities, new locations, and characters, redefining gameplay in a unique way.
2024 looks set to be another record-breaking year for ransomware - and it's likely going to get worse | TechCrunchThe ransomware industry is thriving, with 2024 projected to be the most profitable year for hackers despite law enforcement efforts.
Ransomware payment value fell over 30% in 2024 | Computer WeeklyRansomware payments fell significantly in late 2024, with many victims refusing to pay.Adaptative ransomware tactics are emerging despite declining payments.
2024 looks set to be another record-breaking year for ransomware - and it's likely going to get worse | TechCrunchThe ransomware industry is thriving, with 2024 projected to be the most profitable year for hackers despite law enforcement efforts.
Ransomware payment value fell over 30% in 2024 | Computer WeeklyRansomware payments fell significantly in late 2024, with many victims refusing to pay.Adaptative ransomware tactics are emerging despite declining payments.
Thieves Blow Up a Dutch Museum Door to Steal a Golden HelmetThe Drents Museum was targeted in an elaborate theft involving an explosion to steal priceless artifacts, including a notable gold helmet.
Mexican cartel leader arrested in California faked his death and assumed phony name, prosecutors sayA major leader of the Jalisco cartel was arrested in California after living under a false identity.
Brooklyn pimp busted for sex trafficking at notorious 'Penn Track'Ferron Facey was charged with sex trafficking and forced prostitution, exploiting vulnerable women and a minor in an open-air market in Brooklyn.
Australia's Police Confiscates Crypto Worth $6.4M in Crackdown on 'Ghost' Messaging AppAustralia's Federal Police seized $6.4 million in crypto as part of Operation Kraken aimed at dismantling a criminal encrypted messaging network.
Police forces take down criminal communications service MatrixThe dismantling of the Matrix cryptocommunications service proves that no criminal can hide from law enforcement, despite advanced technology.
Mexican cartel leader arrested in California faked his death and assumed phony name, prosecutors sayA major leader of the Jalisco cartel was arrested in California after living under a false identity.
Brooklyn pimp busted for sex trafficking at notorious 'Penn Track'Ferron Facey was charged with sex trafficking and forced prostitution, exploiting vulnerable women and a minor in an open-air market in Brooklyn.
Australia's Police Confiscates Crypto Worth $6.4M in Crackdown on 'Ghost' Messaging AppAustralia's Federal Police seized $6.4 million in crypto as part of Operation Kraken aimed at dismantling a criminal encrypted messaging network.
Police forces take down criminal communications service MatrixThe dismantling of the Matrix cryptocommunications service proves that no criminal can hide from law enforcement, despite advanced technology.
These Are the Most Feared Prison Gangs in AmericaPrison gangs wield significant power, control activities, and foster a culture of fear within the prison system.Understanding gang operations in prisons is crucial for effective prison management and economic studies.
Nomura CEO's year from hell: One staffer accused of bond market manipulation-and another of attempting to murder a clientNomura Holdings faces serious issues, including executive pay cuts due to bond market manipulation and alarming criminal activities involving former employees.
Female Long Island youth therapist sent child porn posing as a man who bragged about abusing 'his' kids: copsA Long Island therapist was arrested for distributing child pornography and posing as a man while boasting about sexually abusing minors.
Suge Knight weighs in on Sean Diddy Combs arrestin prison interviewSuge Knight warns Sean Diddy Combs of dangers he faces in prison, indicating a target on Diddy's back due to his past.
Telegram just announced a big change to how it'll deal with some users' dataTelegram will share user data with authorities for rule violations regarding criminal activities.Significant moderation changes have been implemented to Telegram Search to ensure it discourages crime.
Telegram CEO Durov charged in France and detainedTelegram CEO Pavel Durov faces charges in France for enabling criminal activities on the platform, raising concerns over online regulation.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov banned from leaving France amid criminal probePavel Durov, Telegram's founder, is under investigation in France for his messaging app's alleged involvement in criminal activities.
Telegram just announced a big change to how it'll deal with some users' dataTelegram will share user data with authorities for rule violations regarding criminal activities.Significant moderation changes have been implemented to Telegram Search to ensure it discourages crime.
Telegram CEO Durov charged in France and detainedTelegram CEO Pavel Durov faces charges in France for enabling criminal activities on the platform, raising concerns over online regulation.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov banned from leaving France amid criminal probePavel Durov, Telegram's founder, is under investigation in France for his messaging app's alleged involvement in criminal activities.
Ex-BigLaw attorney once 'consumed with remorse' over $10M client theft sentenced in new schemeDisbarred lawyer faces new prison sentence for defrauding government out of COVID-19 relief funds.
George Santos looks on in Brooklyn court as scammer admits trying to trick him out of $900,000George Santos continues to be embroiled in legal issues, highlighting ongoing corruption and deceit in politics.
Ex-BigLaw attorney once 'consumed with remorse' over $10M client theft sentenced in new schemeDisbarred lawyer faces new prison sentence for defrauding government out of COVID-19 relief funds.
George Santos looks on in Brooklyn court as scammer admits trying to trick him out of $900,000George Santos continues to be embroiled in legal issues, highlighting ongoing corruption and deceit in politics.
Eight arrested in Bulgaria migrant smuggling ring bustBulgarian authorities arrested eight migrant smugglers involved in a large-scale operation charging up to €6,000 per person for illegal crossings.
Hotels in New York City Don't Need Licenses. Should They?The need for better regulation and oversight of hotels to prevent criminal activity.
NYC police union backs controversial bill to regulate hotels, which owners call 'nuclear bomb' for industryNYC police union endorsed the Safe Hotels Act for stricter regulation, while hotel owners oppose, claiming it may damage the lodging industry.
Hotels in New York City Don't Need Licenses. Should They?The need for better regulation and oversight of hotels to prevent criminal activity.
NYC police union backs controversial bill to regulate hotels, which owners call 'nuclear bomb' for industryNYC police union endorsed the Safe Hotels Act for stricter regulation, while hotel owners oppose, claiming it may damage the lodging industry.
Six dangerous' south London men jailed for gun-related crimesIntelligence led police to uncover illegal weapons hidden for use at a funeral, resulting in multiple arrests and convictions for possession of firearms and related offenses.
Trio of suspects burglarized 131 businesses, many of them small restaurants, police sayThe 'Punch Crew' targeted 131 businesses, predominantly small family-owned restaurants, with a consistent pattern of burglary, resulting in significant financial losses.
Six dangerous' south London men jailed for gun-related crimesIntelligence led police to uncover illegal weapons hidden for use at a funeral, resulting in multiple arrests and convictions for possession of firearms and related offenses.
Trio of suspects burglarized 131 businesses, many of them small restaurants, police sayThe 'Punch Crew' targeted 131 businesses, predominantly small family-owned restaurants, with a consistent pattern of burglary, resulting in significant financial losses.
Cult leader died in prison cell bed, inquest hearsA Maoist cult leader, Aravindan Balakrishnan, found dead in his prison cell in London, where he had committed multiple crimes and kept his daughter captive for three decades.
Tattooed Bloods leader nicknamed 'Mousey' sentenced to life plus 132 years for NY 'reign of terror'The leader of a Long Island Bloods gang affiliate, convicted of various crimes, was sentenced to life in prison for a campaign of violence directed at rivals.
Chinese national arrested for operating proxy service linked to billions in cybercrimeChinese national operated residential proxy service aiding cybercriminals in criminal activities, generating millions in revenue.
Generative AI: friend or foe for U.S. intelligence agencies?Generative AI can significantly enhance intelligence analysis by identifying criminal activities and making evidence summarization more efficient.
Crook brags about US Army, '$75b defense company' breachesExtortionist claims to have stolen files from US Army Aviation and Missile Command and a $75 billion aerospace and defense company.
Ransomware payment bans need universal buy-in | Computer WeeklyBanning ransomware payments is crucial to disrupt cyber criminals and protect organizations from repeated attacks.
Crook brags about US Army, '$75b defense company' breachesExtortionist claims to have stolen files from US Army Aviation and Missile Command and a $75 billion aerospace and defense company.
Ransomware payment bans need universal buy-in | Computer WeeklyBanning ransomware payments is crucial to disrupt cyber criminals and protect organizations from repeated attacks.
Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy TechThe U.S. government is cracking down on privacy tools like crypto mixers, considering any money flowing through them as laundered funds.
fromTechCrunch10 months agoBangladeshi police agents accused of selling citizens' personal information on Telegram | TechCrunchSenior Bangladesh anti-terror police officials allegedly sold citizens' classified information to criminals on Telegram.
Migrant charged in cop-shooting allegedly told police he was recruited for Venezuelan gang's NYC robbery crew: sourcesThe 19-year-old migrant was recruited by a Venezuelan gang to join a crew of moped thieves in New York City.
Vehicle vultures' stripping family cars as demand for parts surgesCar owners face repeated car stripping incidents impacting their sense of safety and finances.
Migrant criminal's shooting of two NYPD cops shows why NYC shouldn't be a 'sanctuary city'Sanctuary city policies can have detrimental consequences, as seen in the shooting incident involving a Venezuelan migrant in New York City.
Phony priest who allegedly robbed NYC church linked to heists at houses of worship across the country: sourcesThief posed as a visiting priest to rob a Queens church, part of a nationwide scam targeting houses of worship for tens of thousands of dollars.
L.A. robber avoided prison after stealing Rolex. Now, he's accused in Fashion Island killingThe alleged leader of an armed robbery crew charged with killing a New Zealand tourist had a history of criminal activities, including a previous incident involving stealing a Rolex at gunpoint in Santa Monica.
Don't wait until next year: Restore New York's mask ban NOW!The rally demands reinstating the mask ban in NY due to antisemitism incidents; Gov. Hochul urged to act swiftly against masked antisemitic perpetrators.
More than 270 people arrested in antigovernment rallies in KenyaKenyan police arrested over 270 suspects for criminal activities during antigovernment rallies.
Don't wait until next year: Restore New York's mask ban NOW!The rally demands reinstating the mask ban in NY due to antisemitism incidents; Gov. Hochul urged to act swiftly against masked antisemitic perpetrators.
More than 270 people arrested in antigovernment rallies in KenyaKenyan police arrested over 270 suspects for criminal activities during antigovernment rallies.
Philippines concerned that online casinos could be China-linked 'Trojan horses'POGOs in the Philippines pose national security threats due to criminal links, espionage concerns, and potential influence from China's outlawed gambling industry.
Deputies recover stolen vehicles, other items in SaratogaIncreased incidents of possession of stolen property, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia reported in specific locations.Law enforcement utilizing automated license plate readers to identify stolen vehicles and respond promptly to criminal activities.
These kids are violent, drunk on power': can mafia children be saved from a life of crime?Family ties and traditions within the 'Ndrangheta mafia in Italy contribute to early exposure and involvement in criminal activities for younger generations.
Brooklyn Woman Caught in Gun, Drug Trafficking StingBrooklyn resident pleads guilty to trafficking firearms and distributing fentanyl and cocaine base.
Gun-running family: Brooklyn man charged in trafficking scheme involving relativesAuthorities charged Terry with illegally trafficking firearms from Georgia to Brooklyn, underscoring the fight against gun violence and the flow of illegal guns.
NYPD tows almost 2 dozen migrant mopeds from accused cop shooter's shelter in latest crackdown - but many still out thereScooters used in crimes present challenges for law enforcement in NYC.