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Major Interpol operation nabs alleged scammers and cash

Interpol has revealed the results of a massive crackdown on social engineering scams that led to the interception of around $50 million worth of illicit funds.

Jun 16, 2022

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Social media scammers stole a huge amount of money in 2021

Scammers targeting social media apps such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter stole at least $770 million from victims in 2021.

Jan 28, 2022

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Apple to start scanning iPhones for child abuse images

Apple will begin scanning customers’ devices for images of child sexual abuse in an effort to protect the young and prevent the spread of such material.

Aug 6, 2021

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Apple gear worth $6.6 million nabbed in highway heist

A gang has stolen Apple products worth around $6.6 million from a truck in an audacious and apparently carefully planned highway heist.

Nov 18, 2020

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Shark Tank host just lost nearly $400,000 in an email scam

Barbara Corcoran's bookkeeper was tricked into wiring the cash to fraudsters

Feb 28, 2020

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Phishing scam costs a Texas school district more than $2 million

A Texas school district has revealed it was recently tricked into handing over more than $2 million in an email phishing scam. The FBI is now investigating the incident.

Jan 13, 2020

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Portland burglar allegedly used a drone to aid in after-hours food cart robbery

A pair of food carts in Portland, Oregon was recently burglarized by a thief who used a drone for surveillance. A 34-year-old man has been arrested for the robbery.

Oct 3, 2019

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Hundreds arrested in global effort to tackle email scammers

More than 280 alleged email scammers have been arrested in a global effort to crack down on the problem. The FBI said the cybercriminals tricked people and businesses into sending cash via wire transfers.

Sep 12, 2019

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Uber driver becomes unwitting getaway driver for a gas station robber

A rookie Uber driver unwittingly played the part of getaway driver recently for a man who robbed a gas station. The first he knew about it was when cops surrounded his home and demanded he came out with his hands up.

Jul 11, 2019

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Revenge porn using deepfakes can now result in jail time in Virginia

Lawmakers in Virginia have amended the state's revenge-porn law to include deepfakes. It means perpetrators could be hit with a hefty fine or sent to jail even if the shared content is fake.

Jul 2, 2019

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Amazon sellers had funds stolen by hackers in extensive six-month fraud

Amazon sellers have been targeted by hackers in a fraud that saw sales revenue and loans stolen from their accounts. The crime is reported to have continued for six months before it was discovered.The post Amazon sellers had funds stolen by hackers in extensive six-month fraud appeared first on Digital Trends.

May 9, 2019

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Man pleads guilty to scamming Facebook and Google out of more than $100M

One of the men behind an elaborate fraud that saw Facebook and Google each hand over tens of millions of dollars has admitted to his part in the scheme. Lithuanian Evaldas Rimasauskas faces up to 30 years in a U.S. jail.The post Man pleads guilty to scamming Facebook and Google out of more than $100M appeared first on Digital Trends.

Mar 26, 2019

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How a drone flight in Myanmar landed a French tourist in jail

Of course you want to fly your drone on vacation — exploring a new place from the sky and capturing great footage is all part of the fun of owning a quadcopter. But better make sure you check out the local drone rules first ...The post How a drone flight in Myanmar landed a French tourist in jail appeared first on Digital Trends.

Feb 28, 2019

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This unique quadcopter helped a SWAT team nab an armed suspect

A unique quadcopter that can stay in the air for up to two hours on a single charge recently helped a California SWAT team nab an armed suspect holed up inside a Denny's restaurant.The post This unique quadcopter helped a SWAT team nab an armed suspect appeared first on Digital Trends.

Feb 27, 2019

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Cops bust $1 million Apple Store robbery ring in California

Apple's home state of California is cracking down on robbers who enter the tech giant's stores and snatch as many devices as possible before running off, with cops recently arresting 17 suspects in a special operation.The post Cops bust $1 million Apple Store robbery ring in California appeared first on Digital Trends.

Sep 28, 2018

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Apple Store heist: Shoppers in California tackle suspects to the ground

Three robbers entered an Apple Store near Los Angeles last weekend and started grabbing iPhones, tablets, and computers from the display tables. But before they could escape, several shoppers managed to tackle them to the ground.The post Apple Store heist: Shoppers in California tackle suspects to the ground appeared first on Digital Trends.

Aug 23, 2018

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New crime-predicting algorithm borrows from Apollo space mission tech

A new predictive policing algorithm owes a debt of gratitude to tech previously used in weather forecasting and the Apollo space missions. Here's how it could help crack down on crime.The post New crime-predicting algorithm borrows from Apollo space mission tech appeared first on Digital Trends.

Jul 26, 2018

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How facial recognition software helped identify the Capital Gazette shooter

After capturing the Capital Gazette shooting suspect, authorities had trouble figuring out his identity. To determine who he was, Maryland police had to employ some high-tech tactics.The post How facial recognition software helped identify the Capital Gazette shooter appeared first on Digital Trends.

Jun 29, 2018

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Thieves nab $100K of Apple gear in ‘Mission: Impossible-style’ raid

Thieves have again targeted Apple gear, this time stealing $100K worth of kit from a Best Buy store. The method of entry that the gang used prompted local cops to compare the raid to an iconic scene from "Mission: Impossible."The post Thieves nab $100K of Apple gear in ‘Mission: Impossible-style’ raid appeared first on Digital Trends.

Jun 20, 2018

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A single police drone has seriously impacted crime in a Mexican city

A single drone used by a police department in the Mexiacan city of Ensenada has reportedly helped to cut overall crime there by 10 percent, and house burglaries by a sizable 30 percent.The post A single police drone has seriously impacted crime in a Mexican city appeared first on Digital Trends.

Jun 12, 2018

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Tesla owner faces 18-month ban for leaving the driver’s seat

Tesla will be one of the first to tell you not to put too much faith in Autopilot. It's currently

Apr 29, 2018

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Microsoft defends conviction of e-waste recycler over piracy

Many were upset that e-waste recycling pioneer Eric Lundgren was going to prison for creating his unofficial Windows restore discs,

Apr 29, 2018

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SEC charges third ‘mastermind’ in ICO fraud case

The SEC is clearly determined to crack down on everyone involved in Centra Tech's allegedly fraudulent initial coin offering.

Apr 21, 2018

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Here’s why a British politician will escape punishment for hacking

Thanks to a silly statement made by the prime minister, most British politicians are now asked in interviews about the

Apr 10, 2018

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Hackers take 5 million payment cards from Saks, Lord & Taylor stores

The wave of large-scale retail data breaches isn't about to subside any time soon. Gemini Advisory has discovered that a

Apr 1, 2018

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After Math: When it all comes crashing

It's turning out to be a great week for falling objects. China's first space station is set to reenter the

Mar 11, 2018

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FBI arrests CEO of company selling custom BlackBerrys to gangs

Custom, extra-secure BlackBerry phones remain a staple of the criminal underworld, and a recent bust just illustrated this point. Motherboard

Mar 11, 2018

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US busts $530 million Infraud cybercrime ring

The US just took down one of the larger online crime organizations in recent memory -- certainly one of the

Feb 8, 2018

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Chinese man pleads guilty to selling counterfeit Apple gear in US

Fake Apple devices have been making the rounds for years, but it's rare that they have much sway in the

Feb 4, 2018

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US charges cryptocurrency creators over $6 million scam

US regulators are making good on their promise to get tough on crypto fraud. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Jan 25, 2018

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Danish police charge 1,000 people following Facebook sex video

Facebook is no stranger to notifying police when there's clear evidence of a crime, but its latest action has had

Jan 16, 2018

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Malware charged for 13-year spying spree

You don't need an elaborate crime ring (or a government agency) to write malware that spies on others -- sometimes,

Jan 11, 2018

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