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Nigerian National Sentenced to 3½ Years for U.S. Cyber Scams

tom10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

CHICAGO — A Nigerian citizen has been sentenced to 43 months in federal prison for his role in a series…

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FBI Issues Urgent Warning: Over 1 Million Android Devices Compromised by Goldoson Malware

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a critical Public Service Announcement (PSA) regarding a sophisticated malware campaign that…

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Operation Endgame Dismantles Global Cybercrime Infrastructure in Landmark Action

tom11 months ago11 months ago03 mins

May 23, 2025 — Cybercriminals behind some of the most notorious ransomware operations have been dealt a massive blow following…

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Leader of Qakbot Malware Conspiracy Indicted for Involvement in Global Ransomware Scheme

tom11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

A federal indictment unsealed today charges Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, of Moscow, Russia, with leading a group of cyber criminals who developed…

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Justice Department Seizes Domains Behind Major Information-Stealing Malware Operation

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Coordinated Microsoft Actions and Court-Authorized Domain Seizures Disrupt LummaC2 Malware Infrastructure Used to Target Millions Worldwide

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Worcester College Student to Plead Guilty to Cyber Extortions

tom11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

Defendant allegedly hacked computer network, stole millions of records containing confidential and personally identifiable information BOSTON – A student at…

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Botnet Dismantled in International Operation, Russian and Kazakhstani Administrators Indicted

tom12 months ago12 months ago03 mins

A domain seizure warrant was unsealed, along with an indictment charging four foreign national hackers with conspiracy and other computer…

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FBI Report: South Carolinians Lost $146 Million to Cyber Crime in 2024, Ranking 22nd Nationally

tom12 months ago12 months ago03 mins

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its latest annual report. The 2024 Internet Crime…

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E-ZPass Smishing Scam Targets Drivers and Non-Drivers Alike

tom1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

A new smishing scam is circulating, tricking recipients into believing they owe unpaid tolls to E-ZPass and other toll service…

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Dark Web Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced To More Than 15 Years In Federal Prison

tom1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday has sentenced James Bookman (30, Largo) to 15 years and 8 months in federal…

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