Feds Arrest an Alleged $336M Bitcoin-Laundering Kingpin
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: For a decade, Bitcoin Fog has offered to obscure the source and destination of its customers' cryptocurrency, making it one of the most venerable institutions in the dark web economy. Now the IRS says i.....»»
Environmental groups ask feds to take over Georgia"s coal ash program
A handful of environmental groups filed a petition July 18 asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to claw back oversight of the disposal of Georgia's toxic coal ash from state regulators, citing concerns over groundwater contamination......»»
Craig Wright’s claim of inventing bitcoin may get him arrested for perjury
UK judge refers Wright to prosecutors, suggests arrest warrant and extradition. Enlarge / Dr. Craig Wright arrives at the Rolls Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice, on February 6, 2024, in London, England. (credit: Dan.....»»
CDK ransom money goes through extensive money laundering schemes before reaching hackers
CDK Global likely paid a hacker group around $25 million in ransom June 21 to address the cyberattacks that led to significant software outages across the car dealer industry, CNN reported......»»
Appeals court rules parts adviser jointly employed by Herb Chambers dealership and management company
A Boston dealership and the company that has a management agreement with the store are joint employers of a parts adviser who sued them both over alleged wage violations, the Appeals Court of Massachusetts ruled......»»
AT&T hack: Carrier paid ransom for data; delayed public disclosure at request of FBI
More details are coming to light about the AT&T hack, which saw the personal data of around 110M customers compromised – including records of who they called and texted. It’s reported that the carrier made a Bitcoin ransom payment in return fo.....»»
Apple defeats lawsuit that alleged third-party app restrictions cause higher iPhone prices
As reported by Reuters, Apple has won its bid to have a class action lawsuit that. challenged its “closed ecosystem of apps and services” dismissed. US District Judge Richard Seeborg concluded that the plaintiffs, who alleged that these practices.....»»
Settlement near in Conn. Subaru dealership spot delivery lawsuit after March ruling
A settlement is near after U.S. District of Connecticut Judge Omar Williams this spring refused to dismiss a consumer's lawsuit over a Vernon, Conn., car dealer's spot delivery behavior. Pablo Castellanos-Hernandez alleged Suburban Subaru violated th.....»»
Feds give $1 billion to GM, Stellantis for EV projects
The Energy Department is giving out $1.7 billion in grants to GM, Stellantis, Volvo Group and several suppliers to help support the industry's EV transition......»»
A Muslim Family Is Suing Starbucks For $6 Million Over Alleged Discrimination
A Muslim Family Is Suing Starbucks For $6 Million Over Alleged Discrimination.....»»
Suspect in $6K Oak Brook theft tells police she "would be out tomorrow" after arrest; 2nd woman also charged
Suspect in $6K Oak Brook theft tells police she "would be out tomorrow" after arrest; 2nd woman also charged.....»»
‘Hoodwinked’: Arkansas man suing Las Vegas dancer for $38.5M after alleged fraud scheme
‘Hoodwinked’: Arkansas man suing Las Vegas dancer for $38.5M after alleged fraud scheme.....»»
Church"s Chicken employee killed after argument with drive-thru customer; no arrest made
Church"s Chicken employee killed after argument with drive-thru customer; no arrest made.....»»
After FTX, Mt Gox customers will also get bitcoin back, in bittersweet news
Mt Gox customers will finally get some bitcoin back, a full decade after a large-scale theft led to the company announcing that it had almost no crypto left and filing for bankruptcy … more….....»»
Feds who forced Ukrainian investor to sell rocket company backtrack years later
"I hope you now are happy. History will judge all of you guys." Enlarge / Firefly Aerospace's board of directors in the late 2010s: Tom Markusic, Max Polyakov, and Mark Watt. (credit: Firefly) A long, messy affair betwe.....»»
Findlay Auto Group employee sues CDK over breach
A Findlay Automotive Group employee has sued CDK Global, the latest dealership employee or former employee to seek relief in federal court for alleged injury from a data breach at the dealership management system provider. .....»»
UK says Apple unfairly fired worker who took secret photos of a colleague
A UK employment court has ruled that Apple must pay compensation to an employee it dismissed over alleged harassment of a female colleague.Inside Apple's UK headquarters at the iconic Battersea Power Station (source: Apple)The incident took place at.....»»
Researchers crack 11-year-old password, recover $3 million in bitcoin
A flaw with the digital wallet and a bit of luck did the trick. Enlarge (credit: Flavio Coelho/Getty Images) Two years ago when “Michael,” an owner of cryptocurrency, contacted Joe Grand to help recover access to abo.....»»
Prediction: Bitcoin Will Reach $1 Million Because of This Little-Known Phenomenon
Prediction: Bitcoin Will Reach $1 Million Because of This Little-Known Phenomenon.....»»
Texas BMW dealership catches alleged fraud using face ID technology
It was because the woman had already been run through the Gather system that they were able to connect the two fraud attempts......»»
Aces Bar and Grill Shooting: One dead, one arrested for alleged capital murder
Aces Bar and Grill Shooting: One dead, one arrested for alleged capital murder.....»»