Cybercrook devoid of boundaries gets 10-year prison stint
Robert Purbeck sentenced to 10 years for hacking and extortion, affecting 19 medical facilities and ordering restitution over $1 million.
Strategy behind Snowflake hackers revealed in court document
Two alleged hackers arrested for an international hacking operation targeting Snowflake clients, highlighting identity fraud and significant extortion.
Throwing caution to the winds, "kiberphant0m" tries to extort AT&T with Trump and Harris call llogs
A hacker threatened AT&T with the release of sensitive call logs involving the President if they did not respond to extortion demands.
Cybercrook devoid of boundaries gets 10-year prison stint
Robert Purbeck sentenced to 10 years for hacking and extortion, affecting 19 medical facilities and ordering restitution over $1 million.
Strategy behind Snowflake hackers revealed in court document
Two alleged hackers arrested for an international hacking operation targeting Snowflake clients, highlighting identity fraud and significant extortion.
Throwing caution to the winds, "kiberphant0m" tries to extort AT&T with Trump and Harris call llogs
A hacker threatened AT&T with the release of sensitive call logs involving the President if they did not respond to extortion demands.
$75 Million Record-Breaking Ransom Paid To Cybercriminals, Say Researchers
The largest known ransom payment of US $75 million was made by a Fortune 50 company to the Dark Angels ransomware group.
The BlackSuit ransomware gang has demanded over $500 million since 2022
BlackSuit ransomware group has demanded over $500 million from victims, standing out for their exorbitant ransom demands.
Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attempt
Disgruntled employees can exploit insider knowledge, leading to potential cyber extortion and operational disruption.
Hackers are extorting Globe Life with stolen customer data | TechCrunch
Globe Life is being extorted by a hacker who stole sensitive customer data, affecting approximately 5,000 individuals.
Alleged Karakut ransomware scumbag charged in US
Deniss Zolotarjovs was charged in the US for conspiring in a ransomware extortion scheme involving significant cryptocurrency demands.
FBI takes down ransomware gang that hacked dozens of companies | TechCrunch
The FBI seized servers of the ransomware gang Radar/Dispossessor, a significant win in combating ransomware threats.
$75 Million Record-Breaking Ransom Paid To Cybercriminals, Say Researchers
The largest known ransom payment of US $75 million was made by a Fortune 50 company to the Dark Angels ransomware group.
The BlackSuit ransomware gang has demanded over $500 million since 2022
BlackSuit ransomware group has demanded over $500 million from victims, standing out for their exorbitant ransom demands.
Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attempt
Disgruntled employees can exploit insider knowledge, leading to potential cyber extortion and operational disruption.
Hackers are extorting Globe Life with stolen customer data | TechCrunch
Globe Life is being extorted by a hacker who stole sensitive customer data, affecting approximately 5,000 individuals.
Alleged Karakut ransomware scumbag charged in US
Deniss Zolotarjovs was charged in the US for conspiring in a ransomware extortion scheme involving significant cryptocurrency demands.
FBI takes down ransomware gang that hacked dozens of companies | TechCrunch
The FBI seized servers of the ransomware gang Radar/Dispossessor, a significant win in combating ransomware threats.
Former Avenue Capital employee in a legal fight with billionaire boss Marc Lasry claims she was offered $5 million to 'settle without an attorney'
Marc Lasry allegedly offered a $5 million settlement to Gina Strum amidst sexual harassment accusations and extortion claims.
Billionaire Marc Lasry claims in a new lawsuit that a former employee is trying to extort him for $50 million. Here are the most eye-catching excerpts.
Marc Lasry is suing Gina Strum for alleged extortion related to a $50 million demand as tensions escalate between them.
Former Avenue Capital employee in a legal fight with billionaire boss Marc Lasry claims she was offered $5 million to 'settle without an attorney'
Marc Lasry allegedly offered a $5 million settlement to Gina Strum amidst sexual harassment accusations and extortion claims.
Billionaire Marc Lasry claims in a new lawsuit that a former employee is trying to extort him for $50 million. Here are the most eye-catching excerpts.
Marc Lasry is suing Gina Strum for alleged extortion related to a $50 million demand as tensions escalate between them.
Lawsuit against Cowboys QB Dak Prescott moved from Dallas County to Collin County
The lawsuit against Dak Prescott over sexual assault claims was dropped in Dallas County and refiled in Collin County, still ongoing amid extortion accusations.
A decade-long campaign of harassment and extortion: Inside the allegations rocking a billionaire and his investment firm
Billionaire Marc Lasry accuses ex-employee Gina Strum of a decade of harassment, fraud, and extortion attempts against him and his investment firm.
Woman Cowboys QB Dak Prescott accuses of extortion intends to pursue a criminal case
The woman is planning to pursue a criminal case against Dak Prescott for sexual assault.
Yoel Zehaie states they have a strong case for both civil and criminal aspects in the matter.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott files lawsuit, accusing a woman of extortion
Dak Prescott filed a lawsuit against a woman trying to extort $100 million in relation to a sexual assault claim from 2017.
Prescott's attorney vehemently denied the sexual assault claim and called it an extortion plot to profit.
Development Bank sues former president, alleging he abused office
CABEI has filed a lawsuit against former president Dante Mossi for alleged misconduct designed for personal profit after his tenure.
Dak suit accuses woman of $100M extortion bid
Prescott files lawsuit accusing extortion
Prescott committed to donating any relief
Lawsuit against Cowboys QB Dak Prescott moved from Dallas County to Collin County
The lawsuit against Dak Prescott over sexual assault claims was dropped in Dallas County and refiled in Collin County, still ongoing amid extortion accusations.
A decade-long campaign of harassment and extortion: Inside the allegations rocking a billionaire and his investment firm
Billionaire Marc Lasry accuses ex-employee Gina Strum of a decade of harassment, fraud, and extortion attempts against him and his investment firm.
Woman Cowboys QB Dak Prescott accuses of extortion intends to pursue a criminal case
The woman is planning to pursue a criminal case against Dak Prescott for sexual assault.
Yoel Zehaie states they have a strong case for both civil and criminal aspects in the matter.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott files lawsuit, accusing a woman of extortion
Dak Prescott filed a lawsuit against a woman trying to extort $100 million in relation to a sexual assault claim from 2017.
Prescott's attorney vehemently denied the sexual assault claim and called it an extortion plot to profit.
Development Bank sues former president, alleging he abused office
CABEI has filed a lawsuit against former president Dante Mossi for alleged misconduct designed for personal profit after his tenure.
Bar owner says ex-police commish Edward Caban's brother James tried to 'extort' him, nightlife cops subpoenaed
Federal subpoenas target NYPD lieutenants amid allegations of police misconduct and extortion involving local bars and James Caban, ex-commissioner's brother.
NYC bar owner claims James Caban tried to 'extort' him over NYPD enforcement: report
Allegations of police extortion surfaced with the brother of an ousted commissioner trying to charge a bar owner to resolve police issues.
Bar owner says ex-police commish Edward Caban's brother James tried to 'extort' him, nightlife cops subpoenaed
Federal subpoenas target NYPD lieutenants amid allegations of police misconduct and extortion involving local bars and James Caban, ex-commissioner's brother.
NYC bar owner claims James Caban tried to 'extort' him over NYPD enforcement: report
Allegations of police extortion surfaced with the brother of an ousted commissioner trying to charge a bar owner to resolve police issues.
Latvian Hacker Extradited to U.S. for Role in Karakurt Cybercrime Group
Deniss Zolotarjovs has been indicted in the U.S. for cybercrimes including data theft, extortion, and money laundering since August 2021.
This new ransomware group has been calling up victims to pressure them into paying - and it could be their downfall
Volcano Demon ransomware collective utilizes novel tactics, including calls to pressure victims into paying ransom.
Feds claim sinister sysadmin locked up thousands of PCs
A former engineer threatened to shut down servers in a ransom scheme that could lead to a 35-year prison sentence.
Ransomware victims targeted in follow-on extortion attacks
Ransomware victims are being targeted by criminals posing as security researchers, who offer to delete stolen data or grant access to servers for a fee.
Arctic Wolf Labs identified two cases of victims being extorted by a fake cyber samaritan, believed to be the same individual or group.
Latvian Hacker Extradited to U.S. for Role in Karakurt Cybercrime Group
Deniss Zolotarjovs has been indicted in the U.S. for cybercrimes including data theft, extortion, and money laundering since August 2021.
This new ransomware group has been calling up victims to pressure them into paying - and it could be their downfall
Volcano Demon ransomware collective utilizes novel tactics, including calls to pressure victims into paying ransom.
Feds claim sinister sysadmin locked up thousands of PCs
A former engineer threatened to shut down servers in a ransom scheme that could lead to a 35-year prison sentence.
Ransomware victims targeted in follow-on extortion attacks
Ransomware victims are being targeted by criminals posing as security researchers, who offer to delete stolen data or grant access to servers for a fee.
Arctic Wolf Labs identified two cases of victims being extorted by a fake cyber samaritan, believed to be the same individual or group.
Men plead guilty to aggravated ID theft after pilfering police database
Two men pleaded guilty to computer intrusion and identity theft for doxxing and extorting victims with stolen law enforcement database records.
Chelsea' Asked for Nude Pictures. Then the Sextortion Began.
Financial sextortion is a rapidly growing cybercrime targeting men, like David, who are coerced into sending explicit images followed by extortion threats.
Men plead guilty to aggravated ID theft after pilfering police database
Two men pleaded guilty to computer intrusion and identity theft for doxxing and extorting victims with stolen law enforcement database records.
Chelsea' Asked for Nude Pictures. Then the Sextortion Began.
Financial sextortion is a rapidly growing cybercrime targeting men, like David, who are coerced into sending explicit images followed by extortion threats.
The Bling Bishop' Is Sentenced to 9 Years for Fleecing His Flock
Lamor Whitehead, a Brooklyn preacher convicted of fraud and extortion, sentenced to nine years in prison for financial crimes against parishioner's mother.
Brooklyn Preacher Found Guilty of Fraud, Attempted Extortion
Brooklyn preacher found guilty of wire fraud and extortion
Prosecutors argued preacher flaunted ties to mayor and used money for lavish lifestyle.
The Bling Bishop' Is Sentenced to 9 Years for Fleecing His Flock
Lamor Whitehead, a Brooklyn preacher convicted of fraud and extortion, sentenced to nine years in prison for financial crimes against parishioner's mother.
Brooklyn Preacher Found Guilty of Fraud, Attempted Extortion
Brooklyn preacher found guilty of wire fraud and extortion
Prosecutors argued preacher flaunted ties to mayor and used money for lavish lifestyle.