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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack

A young English-speaking hacking group calling itself "Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters" claims it attacked Jaguar Land Rover, disrupting production and attempting to extort the company.
Law
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 day ago

$50 million suit against crypto godfather' reads like a movie plot, featuring corrupt California cops

A cryptocurrency entrepreneur allegedly hired corrupt deputies to extort, rob, and frame an event promoter, leading to federal prosecutions and a $50 million civil lawsuit.
fromIT Pro
2 days ago

Anthropic admits hackers have 'weaponized' its tools - and cyber experts warn it's a terrifying glimpse into 'how quickly AI is changing the threat landscape'

"Agentic AI has been weaponized," the company said in a . "AI models are now being used to perform sophisticated cyber attacks, not just advise on how to carry them out."
Information security
#protection-rackets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Hackers used AI to 'to commit large-scale theft'

AI tools have been weaponised by hackers to enable large-scale theft, extortion, and sophisticated cyber attacks, including automated decision-making and job-application fraud.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Cybercriminals Are Using AI to Hack Companies | Entrepreneur

Hackers exploited Anthropic's Claude AI to create tailored malware, organize stolen data, and run extortion schemes targeting at least 17 companies.
#suffolk-county
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins resigns from Roxbury Community College board after extortion charges

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins resigns from Roxbury Community College board after extortion charges

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Suffolk County sheriff pleads not guilty to federal extortion charges

Suffolk County Sheriff Tompkins pleaded not guilty to federal extortion charges alleging he used his office to force a cannabis retailer to sell him stock.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

2 California abbots file countersuit against Buddhist nun for $5 million

Two Southern California abbots filed a countersuit seeking $5 million, denying accusations of sexual assault and alleging extortion by the woman who sued them.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

California trial lawyer sues former sexual harassment accuser for defamation, extortion

The lawsuit alleges that the woman sought to extort money from John Gomez and was involved in a plot to damage his reputation through coordinated efforts with multiple attorneys.
Law
#crime
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
UK news

Crypto boss John Woeltz's young, beautiful 'assistant' in Italian tourist's kidnap and torture is Italy native, actress

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
UK news

Crypto boss John Woeltz's young, beautiful 'assistant' in Italian tourist's kidnap and torture is Italy native, actress

fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

$350 per body: Mafias take over a public cemetery in Ecuador

When Luis, 80, died this past April, his daughter Mariana discovered that the cemetery would charge her $350 for a burial mound, contingent on his background.
Public health
#cybersecurity
Law
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Teen to plead guilty to PowerSchool extortion attack

A 19-year-old student pleaded guilty to hacking and extorting companies, including PowerSchool, impacting millions of students and teachers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

U.S. college student pleads guilty in data breach that affected North American schools | CBC News

A college student pleaded guilty to hacking PowerSchool and stealing data of millions, which was used for extortion.
Law
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Teen to plead guilty to PowerSchool extortion attack

A 19-year-old student pleaded guilty to hacking and extorting companies, including PowerSchool, impacting millions of students and teachers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

U.S. college student pleads guilty in data breach that affected North American schools | CBC News

A college student pleaded guilty to hacking PowerSchool and stealing data of millions, which was used for extortion.
fromwww.sbsun.com
4 weeks ago

California cop arrested on suspicion of extortion, bribery

Cameron Romo was charged with three felony counts each of extortion and soliciting a bribe after a citizen complaint in June 2024.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

California sheriff's deputy charged with extortion, soliciting bribe, authorities say

In June 2024, the Sheriff's Department received a complaint from a citizen regarding Deputy Cameron Romo, who was then put on administrative leave.
Los Angeles
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Certified heartbreaker: East Bay woman scammed into sending 'Morgan Wallen' jet fuel money for in-person visit

After the victim informed the account she knew he was scamming her, he reportedly threatened to expose explicit pictures she'd sent him if she didn't forward him $10,000.
East Bay real estate
#organized-crime
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
US politics

Control of businesses, threats, and overpricing of up to 144%: La Familia Michoacana's extortion network in State of Mexico

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Mexico's cartels are taking a $1.3 billion bite out of the economy through extortion-and they're getting hungrier

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

18 arrested in connection with criminal network linked to towing industry: Peel police | CBC News

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
US politics

Control of businesses, threats, and overpricing of up to 144%: La Familia Michoacana's extortion network in State of Mexico

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Mexico's cartels are taking a $1.3 billion bite out of the economy through extortion-and they're getting hungrier

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

18 arrested in connection with criminal network linked to towing industry: Peel police | CBC News

#hacking
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Online learning

US student agrees to plead guilty to hack affecting tens of millions of students | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Online learning

US student agrees to plead guilty to hack affecting tens of millions of students | TechCrunch

fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Reputed Lucchese crime family captain Anthony Villani sentenced for running illegal gambling racket

A Mafia captain was sentenced to 21 months for running a $25 million illegal online betting operation.
#peru
#data-breach
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ajax striker Brian Brobbey was the target of violent extortion threats'

The Ajax striker Brian Brobbey has been the target of violent extortion threats involving arson, explosions, and a shooting, following his refusal to pay 150,000 to a criminal.
English Premier League
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Former Norfolk County sheriff's deputy arrested, charged with extortion

"He used his position as a deputy superintendent to order maintenance workers to perform repairs at his home during and after work hours without compensation."
Boston Bruins
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

These Law Firms Should Sue Trump for Racketeering From the Oval Office

Trump openly acknowledges his criminal behavior in a recent interview, highlighting his use of extortion.
Civil RICO can hold Trump accountable for these actions without requiring criminal prosecution.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Two People Held on Charges of Blackmailing Premier League Soccer Star Son Heung-min

Two people were arrested for blackmailing Son Heung-min with false paternity claims and extortion demands.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Stat(s) Of The Week: Get Up, Stand Up - Above the Law

Majority of American lawyers view agreements with the Trump administration as extortion.
High disapproval of law firms engaging with the administration's threats.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Hackers scam Coinbase users and ransom data for $20M

Coinbase faces a $20 million extortion demand after cybercriminals obtained sensitive user data via bribed staff.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

French police rescued a hostage after a ransom kidnapping related to cryptocurrency, highlighting a rise in violence targeting digital asset entrepreneurs.
NYC politics
fromShore News Network
4 months ago

NYC election board leader pleads guilty to poll worker extortion and fraud scheme

Nicole Torres pled guilty to election-related fraud and conspiracy, admitting to a scheme that exploited her public office for personal gain.
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