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DOGE Worker’s Code Supports NLRB Whistleblower

A whistleblower at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleged last week that denizens of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) siphoned gigabytes of data from the agency’s sensitive case files in early March. The whistleblower said accounts created for DOGE at the NLRB downloaded three code repositories from GitHub. Further investigation into one of those code bundles shows it is remarkably similar to a program published in January 2025 by Marko Elez, a 25-year-old DOGE employee who has worked at a number of Musk’s companies. …

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Alleged ‘Scattered Spider’ Member Extradited to U.S.

A 23-year-old Scottish man thought to be a member of the prolific Scattered Spider cybercrime group was extradited last week from Spain to the United States, where he is facing charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and identity theft. U.S. prosecutors allege Tyler Robert Buchanan and co-conspirators hacked into dozens of companies in the United States and abroad, and that he personally controlled more than $26 million stolen from victims. …

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U.S. Sanctions Cloud Provider ‘Funnull’ as Top Source of ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams

The U.S. government today imposed economic sanctions on Funnull Technology Inc., a Philippines-based company that provides computer infrastructure for hundreds of thousands of websites involved in virtual currency investment scams, commonly known as “pig butchering.” In January 2025, KrebsOnSecurity detailed how Funnull was being used as a content delivery network that catered to cybercriminals seeking to route their traffic through U.S.-based cloud providers. …

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Outreach For Fraud

A compound pharmacy owner, three marketers, a referring physician and two clinic office staff got together. Sounds like a networking night but really was a multi-million dollar healthcare fraud operation bust. Rodriguez was the owner of Pharr Family Pharmacy (PFP). Beginning as early as May 2014 through September 2016, PFP billed various federal healthcare programs […]
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The Forgotten

“What About Us,” is an anthem that questions the treatment of those who feel unheard and forgotten, using “us” to represent this collective group. The lyrics explore a sense of abandonment and the feeling of being overlooked that can resonate for all. Nakita Cannady owned and operated a home health services business called What About Us, […]
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Earning A Nickname

An easy way to earn a nickname is to be so good at something that people will give it to you. Elvis Presley was so revolutionary for the music industry, he earned the title King of Rock and Roll. Michael Jordan’s next level ability to fly to the basketball hoop not only led to endorsements, […]
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Think Incognito Mode Keeps You Safe? Think Again!

Searching for diet plans at 2 AM? Watching songs on YouTube that you’d never admit to liking? Or maybe just catching up on movie gossip while pretending to work? Be honest—how many times have you popped open Incognito Mode on Chrome thinking, “Ah, now no one will know I’m searching for movie spoilers, that weird health symptom, or my secret guilty pleasure songs on YouTube”? To be frank, we’ve all been there. Incognito feels like our browser’s invisibility cloak. But…is it really? Most of us use Incognito Mode, thinking it’s our little safe zone—where browsing leaves no trail. No history, no cache, no proof. Right? But what if I told you… you’re not really invisible? Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Incognito…

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Online Gaming: Is Your Kid Secured From Fraud?

Super Mario, Contra, Sonic 2, GoldenEye 007, Street Fighter II, Aladdin… Do these game names take you down memory lane? Chances are, you played these classics back when you were your child’s age. Back then, games were simple. All you needed was a plug-in video game console and a wired remote—two players, one screen, and hours of pure fun. Wow! Just writing this brings back a wave of nostalgia—those sweet, carefree moments of childhood. I’m sure you feel it too. But times have changed. What used to be all about fun, with no worries about online theft or scams, has flipped completely with the rise of modern devices and internet-connected platforms. Now, kids play games on PlayStation, laptops, Smart TVs,…

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Think You’re Too Small to Be Hacked? Think Again!

Still think “small business” means “low risk”? Think again. You’ve hustled hard to build your business — from late nights managing accounts to early mornings closing deals. But ask yourself this: Is your business protected from cyber threats? You may be running a manufacturing unit in Pune, a logistics service in Delhi, or a boutique in Bengaluru. You’ve got employees to pay, customers to satisfy, and bills that never stop piling up. Amid all this hustle, you tell yourself, “Why would hackers care about my business? I’m too small to be on their radar.” Most Indian small business owners believe that cyberattacks only target large corporations. But here’s the harsh truth — your size is exactly what makes you a…

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Computer as Slow as a Snail? Learn Why – and How to Fix It

Is the loading icon constantly spinning on your system and making you feel dizzy? Does your computer take ages to respond? Does switching between tabs feel like trying to juggle watermelons? If this sounds like your daily struggle and opening your PC feels like a nightmare, it’s time to figure out what’s making it slower than ever. Is it a virus? Are you running out of storage space? Or are too many startup apps bogging it down? If you’re facing any of these issues (or more), it’s high time you took action and fixed your system for better performance. Because in this high-end, tech-savvy world, speed and time are everything.  You don’t want to let this drag on forever. It’s…