November 5, 2024 at 03:34PM The FBI recovered $8 million from a $47 million cryptocurrency scam linked to Shan Hanes, former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank, who embezzled funds after being lured into the scheme. Hanes was sentenced to 24 years in prison, and the investigation revealed his abuse of trust in a small community. … Read more
October 6, 2024 at 11:50AM Evan Frederick Light from Indiana pleaded guilty to stealing $37.7 million worth of cryptocurrency from 571 victims in a 2022 cyberattack. He stole the funds by exploiting vulnerabilities in an investment company’s servers and used various means to conceal the trace of the assets. The FBI tracked and arrested Light, … Read more
September 27, 2024 at 05:51PM Three Iranians have been charged by the US Department of Justice for their involvement in a wide-ranging hacking campaign, including stealing and leaking materials from Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. The indictment accuses the individuals of wire fraud, identity theft, and targeting US government officials and media members. The FBI … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 01:34PM Malone Lam, 20, and Jeandiel Serrano, 21, are facing serious charges for allegedly stealing over $230 million in cryptocurrency. The pair is accused of carrying out a scam, using the stolen funds to buy luxury items and travel services. The case, handled by the US Attorney’s Office, FBI, and IRS, … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 06:57PM Two suspects, Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano, were arrested in Miami for stealing over $230 million in cryptocurrency. They gained unauthorized access to victims’ crypto accounts, laundered the proceeds, and financed lavish lifestyles. Investigators identified a third conspirator known as “Wiz.” The FBI tracked the suspects through their spending and … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 08:36AM Hackers demand $6 million in bitcoin from Seattle-Tacoma airport for stolen documents, but the airport refuses to pay. The FBI is investigating while the airport works to recover from the ransomware attack. Data was encrypted, affecting operations. The hacker group Rhysida is linked to the attack, and similar breaches have … Read more
September 4, 2024 at 04:40PM Planned Parenthood of Montana is dealing with a cyber attack, with RansomHub claiming to have stolen data and threatening to leak it unless payment is made. The organization has engaged federal law enforcement and infosec experts to investigate and rebuild its IT systems. The situation is being taken seriously, with … Read more
August 29, 2024 at 02:34PM Former infrastructure engineer, Daniel Rhyne, was arrested and charged after allegedly locking colleagues out of their company’s systems and threatening to shut down servers unless paid a ransom. This led to him being charged with extortion, intentional damage to a protected computer, and wire fraud, facing up to 35 years … Read more
August 26, 2024 at 09:12AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is affected by a suspected cyberattack, causing ongoing IT system outages and flight delays. The airport, a major hub for airlines, advised passengers to check with airlines for flight details and to anticipate delays. The FBI is investigating the incident, and no groups have claimed responsibility. (Word … Read more
August 25, 2024 at 12:45PM Meta Platforms revealed that an Iranian hacking group, previously targeting US presidential campaigns, also attempted to hack WhatsApp accounts of Biden and Trump administrations’ staffers. The network impersonated tech support from major tech companies. The FBI confirmed Iranian interference in the US election. Meta detected hacking attempts in the Middle … Read more