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"All My Apes Gone": NFT Theft Victims Beg For Centralized Saviors

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: On the eve of the new year, tragedy struck in Manhattan: Chelsea art gallery owner Todd Kramer had 615 ETH (about $2.3 million) worth of NFTs, primarily Bored Apes and Mutant Apes, stolen by scamm.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotJan 7th, 2022

Lordstown Motors must face rival’s trade-secret theft trial despite bankruptcy

The outcome of the trial will determine which company owns assets related to the Endurance which are being marketed in to potential buyers......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 27th, 2023

Apple AirTag leads to arrest of South Carolina burglar in multi-restaurant heist

A South Carolina man was recently arrested after a string of burglaries thanks to an Apple AirTag that tracked his location, the latest incident of the device helping people.An AirTag helped track down a burglarAirTags have helped a lot of victims, f.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 27th, 2023

RaaS proliferation: 14 new ransomware groups target organizations worldwide

In the Q2 2023, GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) tracked 1,177 total publicly posted ransomware victims claimed by 41 different threat groups. The most impacted industries GRIT’s report shows a 38% increase in public ransomware vict.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 25th, 2023

Hyundai stages mobile service center to speed up anti-theft software update

Hyundai Motor Co. wants to expedite completion rates of a software patch meant to protect its vehicles from theft following a national social media-driven crime wave......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 24th, 2023

Chicago man tracks down stolen motorcycle with AirTag, but police can’t help recover it

AirTags are great for finding lost bags, pets, and keys. Apple’s , however, is no match for property theft — especially when vehicles are involved. more… The post Chicago man tracks down stolen motorcycle with AirTag, but police can’t help.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 24th, 2023

Has the MOVEit hack paid off for Cl0p?

The number of known Cl0p victims resulting from its Memorial Day attack on vulnerable internet-facing MOVEit Transfer installations has surpassed 420, according to IT market research company KonBriefing Research. The cyber extortion group has lately.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 24th, 2023

Data breaches: Corporations want to make us pay, not spend money on security

IBM’s latest report on data breaches reveals attackers are now more interested in stealing personal data for identity theft than they are simply taking credit card details. It also found that big companies would rather just pass on the costs to co.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 24th, 2023

The growing impact of generative AI on cybersecurity and identity theft

Personal data is under siege in the digital world. Beating the threat takes building a comprehensive, multi-layered fraud stack. Personal data is under siege in the digital world. Beating the threat takes building a comprehensive, multi-layered f.....»»

Category: topSource:  venturebeatRelated NewsJul 24th, 2023

Hackers are pretending to be cybersecurity firm to lock your entire PC

Hackers continue coming up with new ways to scam their victims. This time, a ransomware is being used to impersonate a cybersecurity firm......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2023

60 years of Antarctic ice sheet data released

In a significant milestone for Antarctic research, detailed and extensive information on ice thickness and bed topography is now available for the first time in a centralized and standardized format......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 18th, 2023

New disturbing ransomware trend threatens organizations

Ransomware attacks increased by over 37% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with the average enterprise ransom payment exceeding $100,000, with a $5.3 million average demand, according to Zscaler. Since April 2022, ThreatLabz has identified theft.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 10th, 2023

The 10 best Simpsons movie parodies ever

From a non-sensical Planet of the Apes musical to a sly spoof on James Bond, these 10 movie parodies are the best in The Simpsons' long history......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 10th, 2023

How changes in the law will finally help victims of "revenge porn"

In 2015, Keeley Richards-Shaw found her name and personal life splashed all over the media. Her photo, her job and links to her Facebook page were all published. She'd been in court seeing her ex-partner sentenced for harassment and sharing sexual im.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 10th, 2023

Scammers using AI voice technology to commit crimes

The usage of platforms like Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo for peer-to-peer payments has experienced a significant surge, with scams increasing by over 58%. Additionally, there has been a corresponding rise of 44% in scams stemming from the theft of pers.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 7th, 2023

Twitter goes after ‘copycat’ app Threads

Twitter is threatening to sue Meta over the new Threads app, accusing it of trade secret theft via Twitter staff who joined the company to work on the new app......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 7th, 2023

Grand Theft Auto V makes its surprise return to Xbox Game Pass today

After a two-year absence, Grand Theft Auto V makes its return to Xbox Game Pass today......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 5th, 2023

Chimpanzee heart check via digital camera may help curb cardiovascular disease

A world-first experiment to measure chimpanzee heart rates via a digital camera could help curb cardiovascular disease in great apes in captivity and provide valuable insights into how their brain develops from an early age......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 4th, 2023

University guard charged with stealing $200,000 of Apple hardware

A security guard at the University of California, San Francisco, is facing up to 15 years in prison after being charged with grand theft and other felonies.UCSF Medical Center (Source: Apple Maps)Niyja Bassard, aged 24, was arrested on June 22, for s.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 30th, 2023

WISeKey upgrades its WISeID digital identity and privacy platform

WISeKey has unveiled a major upgrade to its digital identity and privacy platform, WISeID.com, designed to provide users with enhanced protection against identity theft and increase privacy in today’s hyper-connected digital world. The new gene.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 29th, 2023

Cyberstalkers shielded by SCOTUS ruling on speech and online threats

Victims must prove cyberstalkers recklessly disregarded harms of online threats. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg Creative | Bloomberg Creative Photos) Yesterday, the US Supreme Court decided that a lower court's logic was fla.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 28th, 2023