It’s Almost Like the Dallas PD Just Doesn’t Care With These Bomb Robot FOIAs
I paid over $20 and just got my original request back. Continue reading It’s Almost Like the Dallas PD Just Doesn’t Care With These Bomb Robot FOIAs
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Hackers Are Trying to Hold a Los Angeles Investment Bank to Ransom
The hacker or hackers, who call themselves The Dark Overlord, have targeted WestPark Capital, based in Los Angeles. Continue reading Hackers Are Trying to Hold a Los Angeles Investment Bank to Ransom
ISIS-Linked Hacker Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
Ardit Ferizi sent personal details on around 1,300 military and government employees to associates in ISIS. Continue reading ISIS-Linked Hacker Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
Yahoo Says a Nation State Hacked 500 Million Customer Accounts
Although an announcement was anticipated, no one saw this coming. Continue reading Yahoo Says a Nation State Hacked 500 Million Customer Accounts
Should Hacking a Tor User to Get an IP Address Require a Warrant?
Judges are divided on whether the FBI grabbing dark web users’ IPs constitutes a search. Continue reading Should Hacking a Tor User to Get an IP Address Require a Warrant?
Undercover FBI Agent Busts Alleged Explosives Buyer on the Dark Web
A 50-year-old man has been arrested after an undercover FBI agent posed as a vendor on dark web market AlphaBay. Continue reading Undercover FBI Agent Busts Alleged Explosives Buyer on the Dark Web
Florida Man Found Guilty of Running Child Porn Site ‘Playpen’
The FBI took over the site, and ran it themselves for just under two weeks. Continue reading Florida Man Found Guilty of Running Child Porn Site ‘Playpen’
NYPD Says Talking About Its IMSI Catchers Would Make Them Vulnerable to Hacking
The police department refuses to say which models it uses in an FOI tussle with the NYCLU. Continue reading NYPD Says Talking About Its IMSI Catchers Would Make Them Vulnerable to Hacking
FBI Agent Posing as Journalist to Deliver Malware to Suspect Was Fine, Says DOJ
A review of the controversial operation concludes FBI didn’t break policy, but rules are stricter now. Continue reading FBI Agent Posing as Journalist to Deliver Malware to Suspect Was Fine, Says DOJ
A Sex Toy Lawsuit Highlights Privacy Concerns Around ‘Smart’ Dildos
The plaintiff claims that the We-Vibe sex toy collected all sorts of data without her knowledge. Continue reading A Sex Toy Lawsuit Highlights Privacy Concerns Around ‘Smart’ Dildos