WILMINGTON, N.C. — A 37-year-old Iranian man, Sina Gholinejad, also known as “Sina Ghaaf,” has pleaded guilty in federal court for his involvement in a ransomware scheme that struck multiple U.S. municipalities, including a high-profile 2019 attack on the City of Baltimore. Prosecutors say Gholinejad was part of a group that used Robbinhood ransomware to…
Google has introduced NotebookLM, an innovative AI-powered tool designed to revolutionize how users interact with and synthesize information from documents. Initially launched as Project Tailwind, NotebookLM leverages advanced language models to understand, summarize, and generate insights from uploaded documents, offering a powerful boost to research, writing, and learning workflows. What is NotebookLM? At its core,…
A domain seizure warrant was unsealed, along with an indictment charging four foreign national hackers with conspiracy and other computer crimes, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Russian nationals, Alexey Viktorovich Chertkov, 37, Kirill Vladimirovich Morozov, 41, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Shishkin, 36, and Dmitriy Rubtsov, 38, a Kazakhstani national, were charged with Conspiracy and Damage to Protected Computers for conspiring with…
In an era where digital privacy is increasingly paramount, homeowners are taking proactive steps to safeguard their personal spaces from unwanted online exposure. One effective measure is blurring one’s residence on Google Maps’ Street View, a feature that provides panoramic, street-level images of numerous locations worldwide. The Importance of Blurring Your Home While Google Maps…
Healthcare Interactive, Inc. (HCIactive), an Ellicott City, Maryland-based provider of AI-powered software solutions for insurance enrollment and benefits administration, has experienced one of the largest healthcare data breaches of 2025. The breach has compromised the personal and protected health information of over 3 million individuals nationwide, including 103,000 residents of South Carolina. As required by…
The FBI has issued a new warning that the cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider is now targeting the airline industry, expanding its campaign of social engineering, data theft, and ransomware against critical infrastructure. Previously known for infiltrating major corporate networks through impersonation and phishing tactics, Scattered Spider has recently shifted its focus to the…
The Government Will Never Call You Like This Your phone rings. The caller ID reads “Social Security Administration.” An official-sounding voice tells you there is a serious problem with your Social Security number — perhaps it was used in a crime, or your benefits are about to be suspended. They need you to verify your…
A New Weapon, A New Law, A First Conviction The rise of artificial intelligence has brought remarkable tools into everyday life, but it has also handed dangerous capabilities to dangerous people. This week, a federal courtroom in Columbus, Ohio made history, and the outcome sends a clear message to anyone who might think AI-generated abuse…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is again urging travelers to steer clear of public USB charging ports and unsecured airport Wi‑Fi—a warning echoed by federal agencies including the FCC and FBI. Juice‑Jacking: A Persistent Threat “Juice‑jacking” occurs when hackers embed malware into public USB ports, exploiting connected devices to steal data or install malicious software….
A new smishing scam is circulating, tricking recipients into believing they owe unpaid tolls to E-ZPass and other toll service providers. The fraudulent messages attempt to steal personal and financial information under the guise of overdue payments. How the Scam Works Scammers send text messages posing as E-ZPass, SunPass, Peach Pass, or other toll providers….
