“Silent but not silenced.” A phrase that distinguishes the difference between choosing to be quiet and being prevented from speaking. The difference between voluntary silence and imposed silence. One might choose to be silent for various reasons, like taking a break from a conversation or not wanting to engage at all. Or even committing fraud! Or maybe […]
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Cybercriminal groups peddling sophisticated phishing kits that convert stolen card data into mobile wallets have recently shifted their focus to targeting customers of brokerage services, new research shows. Undeterred by security controls at these trading platforms that block users from wiring funds directly out of accounts, the phishers have pivoted to using multiple compromised brokerage accounts in unison to manipulate the prices of foreign stocks. …
There is no effective leader who does not have a team to support them. Just ask Miguel Martinez, who went about stealing millions from the U.S. taxpayer in a scheme that filed thousands of fraudulent individual federal income tax returns that claimed millions of dollars in refunds using stolen identities. And Victor Cruz, the other […]
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Raju Sharma was the guy that brought different business parties together. To band together people who have the same focus. And in this case, was the middleman who created contracts between durable equipment (DME) companies and telemarketing companies in a strategic alliance with the goal to steal almost $30 million from the U.S. taxpayers in […]
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Microsoft today released updates to fix more than 100 security flaws in its Windows operating systems and other software. At least 13 of the bugs received Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning they could be abused by malware or malcontents to gain remote access to a Windows system with little or no help from users. …
The COVID-19 unemployment benefits provided from the federal programs, like the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), were not directly cut onto Electronic Transfer Fund (EFT) cards. Instead, these federal benefits were distributed through state unemployment agencies, and some recipients may have received these funds via prepaid debit cards issued by banks like U.S. Bank and […]
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Malaina Chapman was employed as a Disaster Relief Specialist for the Economic Injury Disaster loan with the Small Business Administration in Florida. The go-to person in declared disasters, Chapman was no less than a superhero for local businesses and non-profits looking to access low-interest loans and access working capital to overcome economic hardship. But when the […]
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It may not have been their intention, but Kristerpher Turner, Toriano Knox, Kenya Jones, and Joyce Johnson could forever be known for allegedly orchestrating a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme not only considered to be the largest ever identified, but also the only reported COVID-19 fraud case that includes attempted murder charges, since co-conspirators Knox and […]
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Raksha Bandhan – a beautiful celebration of the unbreakable bond between siblings – is all about love, laughter, and, let’s be honest, some pretty thoughtful gifts. Whether you’re picking out a sleek smartwatch for your brother or a lovely skincare set for your sister, online shopping makes it a breeze to choose, click, and send everything right from your cozy couch. But here’s the thing: scammers are just as excited about the festive season as we are – not for the joy, but for the chance to ensnare unsuspecting shoppers. With the rise of digital payments and online shopping, Raksha Bandhan has turned into a prime target for cyber fraud. The Problem: Festive Vibes, Fraudulent Baits When festivals like…
A new documentary series about cybercrime airing next month on HBO Max features interviews with Yours Truly. The four-part series follows the exploits of Julius Kivimäki, a prolific Finnish hacker recently convicted of leaking tens of thousands of patient records from an online psychotherapy practice while attempting to extort the clinic and its patients. …
