How a Nigerian Prince scam victim got his money back after 10 years
The Nigerian prince never showed up but the victim’s $110,000 did, eventually. Continue reading How a Nigerian Prince scam victim got his money back after 10 years
Author Archives: Lisa Vaas
Convicted! Anonymous Twitter troll not as anonymous as they thought
It’s surprising how many trolls don’t realise that if Twitter knows who they are, the police can find out too. Continue reading Convicted! Anonymous Twitter troll not as anonymous as they thought
Dark Web drug dealer betrayed by his beard, pleads guilty
The Dream Market’s lustrously bearded ‘OxyMonster’ is facing a 20 year prison sentence. Continue reading Dark Web drug dealer betrayed by his beard, pleads guilty
Football app tracks illegal broadcasts using your microphone and GPS
La Liga is asking users for their consent to turn on the new, eavesdroppy-feeling function, but many users aren’t exactly thrilled. Continue reading Football app tracks illegal broadcasts using your microphone and GPS
SHOCK! HORROR! SURPRISE! Bitcoin priceplosion may have been market manipulation
Researchers claim that Bitcoin’s 2017 price spike was built on little besides hot air and dodgy dealing. Continue reading SHOCK! HORROR! SURPRISE! Bitcoin priceplosion may have been market manipulation
Trial of two men accused of $20m hacked press release fraud begins
This is reportedly the first time criminal charges have been brought for a securities fraud scheme involving hacked inside information. Continue reading Trial of two men accused of $20m hacked press release fraud begins
Google locks out extensions that don’t come from its Chrome Web Store
Time’s up for Chrome extensions from third-party sites. Continue reading Google locks out extensions that don’t come from its Chrome Web Store
Tech pioneers: new copyright law a step towards an internet of surveillance and control
European copyright directive would be a step towards making the internet “a tool for the automated surveillance and control of its users” Continue reading Tech pioneers: new copyright law a step towards an internet of surveillance and control
MP gets 600 rape threats in a night, wants an end to online anonymity
As a female MP Jess Phillips faces threats of violence and aggression every day. Continue reading MP gets 600 rape threats in a night, wants an end to online anonymity
Bitcoin value tumbles as hackers loot CoinRail cryptocurrency exchange
Another Bitcoin robbery and another Bitcoin price fall – is correlation or causation? Continue reading Bitcoin value tumbles as hackers loot CoinRail cryptocurrency exchange