US military supplier in ‘Made in America’ fraud case
Aventura allegedly imported cheap cameras and network-enabled security gear from China, then slapped US flag stickers on them. Continue reading US military supplier in ‘Made in America’ fraud case
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Huge Airbnb scam leads to promise to vet every host, every listing
Shuffling people into – surprise! – cobwebby rat traps has been a snap. Actual vetting may help, plus a new guarantee of 100% refunds. Continue reading Huge Airbnb scam leads to promise to vet every host, every listing
Another Facebook hoax: Robbers still throwing eggs at car windows?
Bandits? Egg hurling?! Up to 92.5% visibility obscured??!! Don’t share this turkey, but do let us know if you decide to test your wipers! Continue reading Another Facebook hoax: Robbers still throwing eggs at car windows?
Facebook confesses 100 devs may have accessed leaked Groups data
It shut down that access in April 2018, or at least thought it did. At least 11 improperly accessed data in the last two months. Continue reading Facebook confesses 100 devs may have accessed leaked Groups data
Warrant let police search online DNA database
This is a “game changer” when it comes to genetic privacy rights, experts say. Continue reading Warrant let police search online DNA database
Mozilla says ISPs are lying to Congress about encrypted DNS
Mozilla on Friday posted a letter urging Congress to take the broadband industry’s lobbying against encrypted DNS within Firefox and Chrome with a grain of salt. Continue reading Mozilla says ISPs are lying to Congress about encrypted DNS
Founders of ‘worthless cryptocurrency’ ATM Coin fined over $4.25m scam
Invest in “binary options,” they said, neglecting to mention the software set up to rig transactions so that customers lost the gamble. Continue reading Founders of ‘worthless cryptocurrency’ ATM Coin fined over $4.25m scam
Florida city sends $742K to fraudsters as it bites the BEC hook
“Here’s our new bank account number,” the scammers said. When the real construction firm sent their invoice, payment was made to the crooks. Continue reading Florida city sends $742K to fraudsters as it bites the BEC hook
Police interrogate Alexa for clues in fatal spear-stabbing
A friend heard a couple arguing but couldn’t make out what it was about. Police hope that Alexa might have a better idea. Continue reading Police interrogate Alexa for clues in fatal spear-stabbing
Undercover reporter tells all after working for a Polish troll farm
Together with her troll colleagues, she managed 200 fake social profiles, promoted clients’ products, and trolled their competitors. Continue reading Undercover reporter tells all after working for a Polish troll farm