Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, is reporting that it removed over two million accounts linked to organized scam operations in Southeast Asia and the Middle East in 2024. These groups are behind “pig butchering” scams, a rapidly growing form of fraud that preys on unsuspecting individuals
The trial of Alex Murdaugh for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul shocked the nation. It was a case filled with lies, betrayal, and ultimately, justice. But buried within the courtroom drama was a digital mystery that took months to unravel: Paul Murdaugh’s iPhone. Locked with
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it’s also prime hunting season for scammers. In 2024, the FBI has issued a warning to consumers about the growing risks of holiday-related fraud. With cybercriminals using increasingly sophisticated tactics and online shopping continuing to grow, more opportunities
A new open-source project called DeFlock is shining a spotlight on the widespread use of automated license plate readers as debates about surveillance and privacy remain front of mind for many. DeFlock enables communities to map and monitor the locations of ALPR cameras, empowering individuals to push back against unchecked
On Nov 20, D-Link released an important alert for users of certain older VPN routers: these devices have a critical flaw that could let hackers take control of your network, as reported by SecurityWeek. If you’re using one of these routers, D-Link recommends you stop using it immediately and
A significant Microsoft outage is disrupting global access to essential services such as Outlook, Teams, and Exchange Online, leaving businesses, government agencies and individual users grappling with the consequences. Beginning early Monday morning, the outage has escalated, with over 5,000 users reporting issues by noon on Downdetector. As of
Foreign scammers are using artificial intelligence to craft highly convincing fake military profiles, targeting some of the most vulnerable members of society—U.S. widows. These so-called "Artificial Patriots" prey on the emotions and trust of their victims, often leading to devastating financial and emotional consequences. The use
In the quiet heart of Wichita, Kansas, a chilling shadow lingered for over three decades. Dennis Rader, infamously known as BTK—short for Bind, Torture, Kill—haunted the community with a spree of heinous murders between 1974 and 1991. His calculated crimes and cryptic communication with law enforcement left a
Text messages are everywhere in our daily lives. They’ve become a primary way we communicate, so it’s no surprise they often show up as evidence in legal cases, from business disputes to family law. But here’s the catch: simply taking a screenshot of a text message isn’
In a dramatic move that underscores growing global concerns over TikTok’s handling of user data, the Canadian government has ordered the social media giant to wind down its business operations in the country by the end of 2024. The decision, announced on November 6, 2024, is based on national
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into professional fields, its potential use by expert witnesses in legal proceedings raises critical questions about credibility, reliability, and transparency. While expert witnesses have long been essential in helping courts interpret complex data, incorporating AI into their analyses introduces new complexities. How can these
Halloween may be a time for ghouls, goblins, and harmless pranks, but in the digital landscape, there’s a new trick with devastating consequences. A rapidly growing scam known as “pig butchering” has been targeting consumers, luring them into fake investment schemes through trusted online relationships. These scams have become