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6 days ago"LockerGoga," "MegaCortex," and "Nefilim" Ransomware Administrator Charged with Ransomware Attacks - DataBreaches.Net
In some instances, these attacks resulted in the complete disruption of business operations until encrypted data could be recovered or restored. This prosecution and today's rewards announcement reflects our determination to protect businesses from digital sabotage and extortion and to relentlessly pursue the criminals responsible, no matter where they are located.
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6 days agoJackson Heights woman indicted for sex trafficking woman, extorting another on Roosevelt Avenue: DA - QNS
According to the indictment, around November 2022, Echeverrias paid for the victim to come to New York from Mexico and live with the defendant for approximately six months. During that time, the victim was forced to pay Echeverrias $800 a night by having sex with various men on Roosevelt Avenue. The victim was also coerced into robbing the men to meet a daily quota set by the defendant. The victim was physically harmed and slapped when she did not comply.
New York City
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1 week agoTwo and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen reveals same-sex encounters for first time
And in whatever chunks of time that I was off the pipe, trying to navigate that, trying to come to terms with it - 'Where did that come from?... Why did that happen? - and then just finally being like, 'So what?' So what? Some of it was weird. A lot of it was f***ing fun, and life goes on.
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Law
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 week 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
1 week agoAnthropic 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
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks agoCalifornia 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
fromThe Mercury News
1 month agoCertified 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months agoAjax 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
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months agoThese 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.
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