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…
Recent news has highlighted the use of the messaging application Signal by high-profile figures, including the Secretary of Defense. This has naturally led many to wonder: what exactly is Signal, and why has it become the preferred communication tool for individuals concerned about privacy and security? Let’s delve into the details of Signal and compare…
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…
A federal indictment unsealed today charges Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, of Moscow, Russia, with leading a group of cyber criminals who developed and deployed the Qakbot malware. In connection with the charges, the Justice Department filed today a civil forfeiture complaint against over $24 million in cryptocurrency seized from Gallyamov over the course of the investigation. These actions are…
The latest generation of Meta’s smart glasses, comprising the Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta HSTN, and Vanguard lines—represents a massive leap in wearable AI. With over 7 million units sold in 2025 alone, these devices are quickly moving from niche gadgets to mainstream fashion. However, as the technology becomes more seamless, the line between “convenient” and…
There is a small box in your home, probably tucked behind a bookshelf or sitting on a counter that every phone, laptop, smart TV, and security camera in your house connects through. It is your Wi-Fi router, and for most of us, it has been quietly doing its job for years without a second thought….
Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday has sentenced James Bookman (30, Largo) to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Bookman pleaded guilty on October 2, 2024. According to court documents and statements presented at the sentencing hearing, Bookman, from the Middle District of Florida and elsewhere, using…
Defendant allegedly hacked computer network, stole millions of records containing confidential and personally identifiable information BOSTON – A student at Assumption University in Worcester, Mass., has been charged, and has agreed to plead guilty, in connection with hacking into the computer networks of two U.S.-based companies and extorting the companies for ransoms. Matthew D. Lane, 19,…
With Reagan recently turning 15, the conversation in our house is shifting toward more independence. That includes navigating the logistics of getting to events, school activities, or a friend’s house. But handing over that much trust to a digital rideshare platform is tough for any parent. That is why Uber’s latest announcement is such a…
Coordinated Microsoft Actions and Court-Authorized Domain Seizures Disrupt LummaC2 Malware Infrastructure Used to Target Millions Worldwide