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Who needs the dark web? Drug sales flourish on social media

Drug sales are shifting from the dark web to social media platforms like Snapchat and Telegram, using emojis for discreet communications.

Who needs the dark web? Drug sales flourish on social media

Drug sales are declining on the dark web as dealers pivot to social media for advertising and selling illegal substances.

Who needs the dark web? Drug sales flourish on social media

Drug sales on social media platforms are rising while dark web sales are declining, making drug procurement more convenient for consumers.

Who needs the dark web? Drug sales flourish on social media

Drug sales are shifting from the dark web to social media platforms like Snapchat and Telegram, using emojis for discreet communications.

Who needs the dark web? Drug sales flourish on social media

Drug sales are declining on the dark web as dealers pivot to social media for advertising and selling illegal substances.

Who needs the dark web? Drug sales flourish on social media

Drug sales on social media platforms are rising while dark web sales are declining, making drug procurement more convenient for consumers.
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Drug Dealers Have Moved Onto Social Media

Open platforms are facilitating a rise in drug transactions as dark web activity declines.
Dealers use specific emojis for drugs to evade detection on social media.
#criminal-justice

Texan man gets 30 years in prison for running CSAM exchange

Robert Shouse was sentenced to 30 years in prison for running a dark web forum for child sexual abuse material and personally abusing children.

Man behind Helix cryptocurrency mixer gets three years

Larry Dean Harmon was sentenced to three years in prison for operating a dark-web cryptocurrency laundering service.

Jealous woman who hired hitman stalked her rival using Strava, prosecutors say

A Tennessee woman was sentenced to 100 months for attempting to hire a hitman via the dark web after her romantic interest became engaged.

Texan man gets 30 years in prison for running CSAM exchange

Robert Shouse was sentenced to 30 years in prison for running a dark web forum for child sexual abuse material and personally abusing children.

Man behind Helix cryptocurrency mixer gets three years

Larry Dean Harmon was sentenced to three years in prison for operating a dark-web cryptocurrency laundering service.

Jealous woman who hired hitman stalked her rival using Strava, prosecutors say

A Tennessee woman was sentenced to 100 months for attempting to hire a hitman via the dark web after her romantic interest became engaged.
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#cybersecurity

Integris Health says data breach impacts 2.4 million patients

Integris Health suffered a data breach last November, exposing personal information of almost 2.4 million people.
The attacker behind the breach is selling the stolen data on the dark web for $50 per person's information or $3 to view any impacted individual's data.

National Public Data Breach: 2.7bn Records Leaked on Dark Web

A hacker dumped 2.7 billion data records, including SSNs, on the dark web, potentially stolen from National Public Data.

National Public Data breach: Lawsuit claims nearly three billion people had personal data exposed

A proposed class action lawsuit claims 2.9 billion people's data was leaked from National Public Data in a cyberattack.

Majority of UK MPs have had their data leaked to the dark web

Two-thirds of British politicians' data leaked to dark web, 68% affected, highlighting cybersecurity risks through third-party services.

National Public Data breach update: Lawsuits pile up against Florida-based background check company after 'security incident'

A massive data breach may have leaked billions of records, including sensitive personal information, raising significant privacy concerns.

Hackers may have stolen your Social Security number: Here's how to protect yourself

Sensitive personal data of nearly 3 billion people has reportedly been stolen and put up for sale on the dark web.

Integris Health says data breach impacts 2.4 million patients

Integris Health suffered a data breach last November, exposing personal information of almost 2.4 million people.
The attacker behind the breach is selling the stolen data on the dark web for $50 per person's information or $3 to view any impacted individual's data.

National Public Data Breach: 2.7bn Records Leaked on Dark Web

A hacker dumped 2.7 billion data records, including SSNs, on the dark web, potentially stolen from National Public Data.

National Public Data breach: Lawsuit claims nearly three billion people had personal data exposed

A proposed class action lawsuit claims 2.9 billion people's data was leaked from National Public Data in a cyberattack.

Majority of UK MPs have had their data leaked to the dark web

Two-thirds of British politicians' data leaked to dark web, 68% affected, highlighting cybersecurity risks through third-party services.

National Public Data breach update: Lawsuits pile up against Florida-based background check company after 'security incident'

A massive data breach may have leaked billions of records, including sensitive personal information, raising significant privacy concerns.

Hackers may have stolen your Social Security number: Here's how to protect yourself

Sensitive personal data of nearly 3 billion people has reportedly been stolen and put up for sale on the dark web.
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#cybercrime

Microsoft's New Recall AI Tool May Be a 'Privacy Nightmare'

Eventbrite was used to facilitate the illegal sale of controlled substances and other illicit activities, with the company's recommendation algorithm inadvertently promoting posts for opioids alongside addiction recovery events.

Ukrainians crack network that stole 100m email, social accounts | Computer Weekly

Cyber criminals arrested in Ukraine for hacking millions of Instagram accounts
Attackers used brute force to access accounts and sold databases on dark web

Federal grand jury indicts Buffalo Police detective for purchases made on illicit online marketplace and making false statements to the FBI

Ciszek, a police detective, was indicted for illicit purchases on Genesis Market and lying to the FBI, showcasing deep involvement in online fraud.

Scattered Spider Hacking Gang Arrests Mount With Teen

Ogletree's phishing scheme led to over $4 million in losses, showcasing the threats posed by cybercrime.

Bohemia and Cannabia Dark Web Markets Taken Down After Joint Police Operation

The Dutch police successfully took down Bohemia and Cannabia, the largest dark web markets, with international cooperation.
International investigations are effective in combating the anonymity of dark web activities.

US imprisons Ukrainian SSNDOB administrator for 8 years

Vitalii Chychasov, a Ukrainian national, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for running an online marketplace that sold personal data of 24 million US citizens.
The SSNDOB Marketplace operated for over a decade and had access to data from US-based data aggregators.
US authorities estimate that the marketplace generated over $19 million in sales.

Microsoft's New Recall AI Tool May Be a 'Privacy Nightmare'

Eventbrite was used to facilitate the illegal sale of controlled substances and other illicit activities, with the company's recommendation algorithm inadvertently promoting posts for opioids alongside addiction recovery events.

Ukrainians crack network that stole 100m email, social accounts | Computer Weekly

Cyber criminals arrested in Ukraine for hacking millions of Instagram accounts
Attackers used brute force to access accounts and sold databases on dark web

Federal grand jury indicts Buffalo Police detective for purchases made on illicit online marketplace and making false statements to the FBI

Ciszek, a police detective, was indicted for illicit purchases on Genesis Market and lying to the FBI, showcasing deep involvement in online fraud.

Scattered Spider Hacking Gang Arrests Mount With Teen

Ogletree's phishing scheme led to over $4 million in losses, showcasing the threats posed by cybercrime.

Bohemia and Cannabia Dark Web Markets Taken Down After Joint Police Operation

The Dutch police successfully took down Bohemia and Cannabia, the largest dark web markets, with international cooperation.
International investigations are effective in combating the anonymity of dark web activities.

US imprisons Ukrainian SSNDOB administrator for 8 years

Vitalii Chychasov, a Ukrainian national, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for running an online marketplace that sold personal data of 24 million US citizens.
The SSNDOB Marketplace operated for over a decade and had access to data from US-based data aggregators.
US authorities estimate that the marketplace generated over $19 million in sales.
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#cryptocurrencies

The Dark Side of Digital Currency: Money Laundering on the Dark Web | HackerNoon

The Dark Web facilitates money laundering using cryptocurrencies, posing challenges for law enforcement and financial institutions.

The Rising Threat of the Black Market in the UK Gambling Scene

The UK black gambling market is a growing threat, fueled by illegal operations and anonymity offered by cryptocurrencies.

The Dark Side of Digital Currency: Money Laundering on the Dark Web | HackerNoon

The Dark Web facilitates money laundering using cryptocurrencies, posing challenges for law enforcement and financial institutions.

The Rising Threat of the Black Market in the UK Gambling Scene

The UK black gambling market is a growing threat, fueled by illegal operations and anonymity offered by cryptocurrencies.
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Criminal crypto launderer gets 12.5 years in prison

The operator of Bitcoin Fog, Roman Sterlingov, was sentenced to 12.5 years for facilitating $400 million in money laundering.
#crime

The podcast Kill List doesn't reflect badly on the internet it reflects badly on us | John Naughton

The dark web hosts dangerous assassination markets that put individuals at risk, showcasing humanity's darker instincts.

'Red Rooms' Is Too Fucked Up To End | Defector

Red Rooms explores the psychological horrors surrounding voyeurism and human fascination with crime, without depicting explicit violence or gore.

Respected' doctor caught selling drugs using dark web under Star Wars pseudonym

A doctor named Shoaib Ahmad has been jailed for five years for selling illegal drugs on the dark web.
Ahmad used the pseudonym Imperial Storm Trooper and carried out his transactions using Bitcoin cryptocurrency.

The podcast Kill List doesn't reflect badly on the internet it reflects badly on us | John Naughton

The dark web hosts dangerous assassination markets that put individuals at risk, showcasing humanity's darker instincts.

'Red Rooms' Is Too Fucked Up To End | Defector

Red Rooms explores the psychological horrors surrounding voyeurism and human fascination with crime, without depicting explicit violence or gore.

Respected' doctor caught selling drugs using dark web under Star Wars pseudonym

A doctor named Shoaib Ahmad has been jailed for five years for selling illegal drugs on the dark web.
Ahmad used the pseudonym Imperial Storm Trooper and carried out his transactions using Bitcoin cryptocurrency.
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#drug-trafficking

A dark-web drug dealer at 20, he bought gold-plated guns. Then a boy died, and he got caught

The operation led to federal sentencing for selling fentanyl-laced pills on the dark web, resulting in at least one teenager's death.

Two dealers sold 'date rape' and other drugs on dark web

Neal Sharpe and Wuwuoritsetan Orimolade led a drug trafficking operation on the dark web, resulting in significant arrests and lengthy prison sentences.

A dark-web drug dealer at 20, he bought gold-plated guns. Then a boy died, and he got caught

The operation led to federal sentencing for selling fentanyl-laced pills on the dark web, resulting in at least one teenager's death.

Two dealers sold 'date rape' and other drugs on dark web

Neal Sharpe and Wuwuoritsetan Orimolade led a drug trafficking operation on the dark web, resulting in significant arrests and lengthy prison sentences.
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Dutch cops reveal takedown of 'largest dark web market'

Dark web marketplace operators are not as anonymous as they believe, as recent arrests showcase effective international law enforcement collaboration.

Without Gore or Violence, This Serial-Killer Thriller Creeps Into Your Soul

The film centers around the obsession individuals have with a serial killer rather than the killer's actions, exploring deeper psychological implications.
#child-exploitation

AI Is Triggering a Child-Sex-Abuse Crisis

Generative AI is increasingly being used to create sexually explicit images of children, highlighting an emerging crisis in safety.

AI is overpowering efforts to catch child predators, experts warn

The rise of AI-generated sexually explicit images of children is overwhelming law enforcement and complicating efforts to rescue victims.

N.H. school bus driver and his wife accused of producing child porn

Couple accused of producing child sexual material
Investigation is ongoing in the case

AI Is Triggering a Child-Sex-Abuse Crisis

Generative AI is increasingly being used to create sexually explicit images of children, highlighting an emerging crisis in safety.

AI is overpowering efforts to catch child predators, experts warn

The rise of AI-generated sexually explicit images of children is overwhelming law enforcement and complicating efforts to rescue victims.

N.H. school bus driver and his wife accused of producing child porn

Couple accused of producing child sexual material
Investigation is ongoing in the case
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How the Cyber-Thriller 'Red Rooms' Became a Cult Classic Before It Was Ever Released

Red Rooms explores the fascination with the dark web and its crimes, resonating deeply with an audience drawn to its chilling themes.
#tor-browser

Are The Most Common Conceptions Of the Dark Web True? | HackerNoon

Dark web is an encrypted part of the internet for anonymous communication, accessed through special tools like Tor and VPN.

Mechanic jailed for secret life moderating dark web child abuse site The Annex'

A car mechanic in the UK has been jailed for 16 years for running child abuse sites on the dark web.
The mechanic was one of three moderators of a site called The Annex, which had 90,000 global members and shared sickening images of child abuse.

Are The Most Common Conceptions Of the Dark Web True? | HackerNoon

Dark web is an encrypted part of the internet for anonymous communication, accessed through special tools like Tor and VPN.

Mechanic jailed for secret life moderating dark web child abuse site The Annex'

A car mechanic in the UK has been jailed for 16 years for running child abuse sites on the dark web.
The mechanic was one of three moderators of a site called The Annex, which had 90,000 global members and shared sickening images of child abuse.
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Russian-Speaking Groups Responsible for Majority of Crypto Ransomware Attacks in 2023: TRM Labs

Russian-speaking ransomware groups dominated crypto proceeds in 2023.
#identity-theft

Who plotted to sell Graceland? An identity thief raises his hand.

Identity thief ring targeting the deceased, vulnerable, focused on scamming estates like Lisa Marie Presley's.

Who Plotted to Sell Graceland? An Identity Thief Raises His Hand.

Identity thief on the dark web operated a network preying on deceased, unsuspecting, and elderly individuals for personal information and schemes.

Police bust global cyber gang accused of industrial-scale fraud

Younger individuals more susceptible to phishing scams due to familiarity with the internet.

Who plotted to sell Graceland? An identity thief raises his hand.

Identity thief ring targeting the deceased, vulnerable, focused on scamming estates like Lisa Marie Presley's.

Who Plotted to Sell Graceland? An Identity Thief Raises His Hand.

Identity thief on the dark web operated a network preying on deceased, unsuspecting, and elderly individuals for personal information and schemes.

Police bust global cyber gang accused of industrial-scale fraud

Younger individuals more susceptible to phishing scams due to familiarity with the internet.
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#data-breach

Ticketmaster hacked in what's believed to be a spree hitting Snowflake customers

Snowflake accounts hacked due to stolen credentials and info-stealing malware, affecting multiple customers.

Lawsuit says 23andMe hackers targeted users with Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage

23andMe is facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to inform customers that they were targeted based on their Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage.
Hackers accessed customer accounts for months without detection, leaking sensitive information on the dark web.

Dell says data breach affecting 49 million customers poses no 'significant risk'

Dell faces a data breach affecting 49 million individuals with purchase info; immediate crisis response implemented; no significant customer risk reported.

Dublin accountancy practice which specialises in hospitality sector is hacked

Colleran has been the victim of a cyber security attack with data being posted on the dark web
The firm notified its clients of the breach in an email

Ticketmaster hacked in what's believed to be a spree hitting Snowflake customers

Snowflake accounts hacked due to stolen credentials and info-stealing malware, affecting multiple customers.

Lawsuit says 23andMe hackers targeted users with Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage

23andMe is facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to inform customers that they were targeted based on their Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage.
Hackers accessed customer accounts for months without detection, leaking sensitive information on the dark web.

Dell says data breach affecting 49 million customers poses no 'significant risk'

Dell faces a data breach affecting 49 million individuals with purchase info; immediate crisis response implemented; no significant customer risk reported.

Dublin accountancy practice which specialises in hospitality sector is hacked

Colleran has been the victim of a cyber security attack with data being posted on the dark web
The firm notified its clients of the breach in an email
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Ransomware group publishes stolen NHS Scotland data to dark web

Ransomware attack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway led to leak of 3TB of sensitive data onto dark web.
#data-breaches

Ransomware attacks aren't as sophisticated as you'd think

Cybercriminals are self-centered and egotistical.
Ransomware gangs are known to scam and betray each other.

New leak site reveals yet two more U.S. medical sector victims

A new leak site called 'DragonForce' has appeared on the dark web, listing data breaches from previous attacks.
Two medical sector victims, Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network and Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services, were identified on the site.

Google is giving everyone free dark web monitoring. Here's how to use it

Google offers free dark web monitoring for all consumer account holders.

Ransomware attacks aren't as sophisticated as you'd think

Cybercriminals are self-centered and egotistical.
Ransomware gangs are known to scam and betray each other.

New leak site reveals yet two more U.S. medical sector victims

A new leak site called 'DragonForce' has appeared on the dark web, listing data breaches from previous attacks.
Two medical sector victims, Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network and Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services, were identified on the site.

Google is giving everyone free dark web monitoring. Here's how to use it

Google offers free dark web monitoring for all consumer account holders.
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#child-safety

Child predators are using AI to create sexual images of their favorite stars': My body will never be mine again'

Predators on the dark web are increasingly using AI to create sexually explicit images of children, particularly fixating on 'star victims.'

UK dark web 'ban' debate sparked by Brianna Ghey murder

Ciaran Martin, the National Cyber Security Centre's first CEO, called for a greater focus on the dark web in UK schools to limit children's access to it.
Experts highlight the difficulty in achieving technology-based solutions to restrict children's access to the dark web.

Child predators are using AI to create sexual images of their favorite stars': My body will never be mine again'

Predators on the dark web are increasingly using AI to create sexually explicit images of children, particularly fixating on 'star victims.'

UK dark web 'ban' debate sparked by Brianna Ghey murder

Ciaran Martin, the National Cyber Security Centre's first CEO, called for a greater focus on the dark web in UK schools to limit children's access to it.
Experts highlight the difficulty in achieving technology-based solutions to restrict children's access to the dark web.
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Brianna Ghey's mother Esther says Online Safety Act does not go far enough

The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey believes that the Online Safety Act is not effective enough in protecting children.
She argues that harmful content would still be seen by young people as it may not be deemed as harmful by the law.

19 Individuals Worldwide Charged In Transnational Cybercrime Investigation Of The xDedic Marketplace

The xDedic Marketplace was a dark web website that illegally sold login credentials and personal information of US residents.
The website offered over 700,000 compromised servers for sale and was used for various illegal activities, including tax fraud and ransomware attacks.

Troves Of Iranian Hacked Insurance Customer Data On Sale

Iran Intl reports:
Anonymous hackers are selling 160 million customer information records cobbled together from 23 Iranian insurance companies for approximately $75,000.

Brianna Ghey case should prompt parents to police children's internet use'

The Brianna Ghey case should prompt parents to sharpen up their internet awareness and police what their children are viewing online, the detective who oversaw the investigation into her teenage killers has said.

Multiple Data Leaks at 23andme

Genetics testing firm 23andme and its users were targeted by cybercriminals who leaked or breached millions of user profiles and genetic data records.
The threat actors accessed user accounts through credential stuffing and scraped data from the DNA Relatives feature.

Hacker Advertises New Click Fraud Software For Google ADS

A threat actor named 'enlared' is selling a click fraud software on the dark web for $700 to sabotage online competitors.
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