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Germany arrests Qilin hacker member extradited from Japan
German authorities arrest Russian hacker after Japan extradition.
The Japan Times · 1m
Jay-Z Pushes to Reopen Extortion Case After Accuser Recants
Jay-Z seeks court to revive extortion claims after accuser retracts rape allegations.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Connecticut official flees U.S. to Greece before sentencing
Kosta Diamantis, convicted of extorting contractors, fled by boat and plane rather than face up to 12 years in prison.
CBS News · 2m
FBI agents fear for safety after massive data breach
Hackers claim to have stolen personal information on the entire FBI workforce, exposing home addresses, medical records and family details.
BBC News · 2m
FBI hack exposes medical data of thousands of agents
Cyber-criminals claim to have stolen fitness-for-work medical records including blood tests, urine results and health conditions for FBI special agents.
BBC News · 1m
Jane Doe Recants Jay-Z Sexual Assault Claims
Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault fully recants, stating no truth to her claims.
Rolling Stone · 1m
California cop accused of brothel extortion may walk free
A Bay Area cop accused of extorting a brothel for sex could avoid prison under a mental health law.
California Post · 1m
ShinyHunters Hacked FBI, Stole Agent Data
Cyber gang ShinyHunters claims to have breached FBI systems, stealing data on nearly all agents.
PCMAG · 1m
Hacker-on-Hacker Crime: ShinyHunters Extorts CLOP Ransomware Group
ShinyHunters hacks rival CLOP's site to extort ransom.
PCMAG · 1m
Hackers claim FBI breach, steal thousands of agents' data
ShinyHunters says it stole sensitive information on FBI agents and job applicants, posing a major counterintelligence risk.
TechCrunch · 1m · 5 views
Revolut hit with extortion after email scam exposes customer data
A hacker is releasing stolen data and demanding ransom after tricking the fintech into handing over customer information.
Pymnts · 1m