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technology2 days ago•2 min saved

Ohio Man Becomes First Convicted Under Take It Down Act For AI-Generated Explicit Content

An Ohio man, James Strahler II, pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and producing obscene AI-generated and real sexually explicit images, and publishing digital forgeries, becoming the first person convicted under the Take It Down Act, which bans non-consensual publication of intimate images and AI forgeries and requires removal within 48 hours; prosecutors say he harassed several women with nude AI imagery, distributed AI-generated material including child sexual content, and created more than 700 images.

via The Guardian|

#ai #cybercrime #deepfake

technology2 days ago•3 min saved

First Conviction Under Federal Take It Down Act Targets AI Deepfakes

An Ohio man, James Strahler II, became the first person convicted under the Take It Down Act for using AI to create nonconsensual intimate imagery, including child sexual abuse material. He pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, producing obscene visuals, and publishing digital forgeries after distributing hundreds of AI-generated images; the law criminalizes nonconsensual deepfakes and requires platforms to remove reported material within 48 hours, with penalties up to two years in prison for adult victims and up to three years for minor victims.

via NBC News|

#ai #childexploitation #cybercrime

national-security22 days ago•8 min saved

US DOJ Strikes Iranian Cyber Propaganda Network with Four Domain Seizures

The Justice Department announced the seizure of four domains tied to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security used to wage cyber-enabled psychological operations, doxxing dissidents, and threaten journalists and Israeli targets; the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Maryland are prosecuting, with the operation linking domains by shared leak sites and a common playbook for destructive hacks and faketivist campaigns, part of broader efforts to disrupt Iran’s cyberwarfare infrastructure.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#cybercrime #domain-seizure #iran

world26 days ago•21 min saved

Inside North Korea's Global Laptop-Farm IT Network

NBC News, with Nisos, exposes a sophisticated North Korean scheme that hires remote IT workers to support illicit operations and sanctions evasion, including a mapped 'laptop farm' network run from the U.S. and abroad. By monitoring a suspected operative, Jo, investigators reveal how facilitators, money laundering through China networks, and coordinated job applications sustain the DPRK’s cyber-finance, prompting FBI/DOJ actions and renewed sanctions efforts.

via NBC News|

#cybercrime #fbi-doj #laptop-farms

world27 days ago•3 min saved

North Korea Uses AI to Create Fake Workers Targeting European Firms

North Korea is reportedly deploying AI-generated impersonations of workers to deceive European companies, signaling a new wave of AI-driven social engineering and corporate fraud across borders.

via Financial Times|

#ai #cybercrime #europe

technology28 days ago•13 min saved

FBI Probes Malware Hidden in Steam Indie Games

The FBI’s Seattle Division has issued a public call for information from victims of indie games on Steam that were embedded with malware over roughly May 2024 to January 2026. Seven games are named as targets (BlockBlasters, Chemia, Dashverse/DashFPS, Lampy, Lunara, PirateFi, Tokenova); the affected titles were removed from Valve’s storefront earlier this year. The agency says a single threat actor is behind the campaign and notes victims may be eligible for restitution and other rights under federal/state law as the investigation continues.

via Kotaku|

#cybercrime #fbi #indie-games

world28 days ago•3 min saved

UAE Tightens Online Speech Crackdown Over Iran War Imagery

Activists warn a growing number of foreigners in the UAE are being charged under broad cybercrime laws for posts or videos about Iran’s attacks and missile activity, with 21 people facing charges as of Thursday. Cases cited include a British tourist who deleted a video, a social-media influencer, a Filipina domestic worker, and a Vietnamese sailor, illustrating the UAE’s strict limits on online content even when posts originate outside the country amid regional tensions.

via CBS News|

#cybercrime #detained-in-dubai #iran-war

world29 days ago•183 min saved

UAE uses cybercrime laws to prosecute 21 over missile-strike videos

The United Arab Emirates has charged 21 people under cybercrime laws for filming and sharing videos of Iranian missile and drone attacks, including a 60-year-old British tourist. UAE authorities say reposting or even commenting on such footage can lead to criminal charges, with penalties of at least two years in prison and fines around $54,000. Detained in Dubai notes authorities are arresting people seen filming attacks, and officials warn against circulating footage that could incite panic. Other related arrests were reported (an Indian student; two French nationals) with some individuals released without charges.

via CNN|

#cybercrime #dubai #filming

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump Launches Executive Plan to Dismantle Cybercrime Networks

President Trump signed an Executive Order to combat cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes targeting Americans, directing a comprehensive review of tools and an action plan to confront transnational criminal organizations. The order establishes a dedicated NCC cell, prioritizes prosecutions of cyber-enabled fraud, and requires DHS and State to strengthen training, international pressure, and victim restitution. It follows earlier measures like the TAKE IT DOWN Act and other cybersecurity actions, aiming to reduce losses from online scams and protect vulnerable populations.

via The White House (.gov)|

#cybercrime #executive-order #fraud

security1 month ago•2 min saved

FBI Warns of Rampant ATM Jackpotting Causing $20 Million Losses in 2025

The FBI warns that ATM jackpotting incidents have surged since 2020, with about 1,900 incidents reported and roughly 700 in the most recent year, costing more than $20 million in 2025; the DoJ cites about $40.7 million in losses since 2021. Attackers deploy malware such as Ploutus to bypass ATM security and dispense cash through the XFS layer, often after physically accessing the machine or swapping its hard drive. Mitigations include stronger physical security, cameras, changing default credentials, automatic shutdown on compromise, device allowlisting, and comprehensive logging.

via The Hacker News|

#atm-jackpotting #cybercrime #fbi-alert

public-safety-and-justice1 month ago•28 min saved

Silver Spring man gets 50-year prison term in massive sextortion case

A Maryland judge sentenced a Silver Spring man to 50 years in prison for a sextortion scheme that targeted more than 100 girls.

via Bethesda Magazine|

#child-exploitation #cybercrime #maryland

world1 month ago•10 min saved

Tracking Predators in the Dark Web: An Agent's Burdened Fight to Protect Children

An undercover Homeland Security investigator, Greg Squire, spends years infiltrating dark-web paedophile networks to identify offenders and rescue victims, with the BBC’s Storyville: The Darkest Web documenting the high-stakes, emotionally taxing work. The film traces breakthroughs like the Lucy case and a 2020 operation against a predator known as LBO, showing how a handful of agents worldwide triage endless leads while attackers grow younger and more organized. The job exacts a personal toll—marital strain, alcohol use, trauma—but officials argue the effort is essential for protecting children and spurring public vigilance and resources, while warning against vigilante action.

via The Guardian|

#child-protection #cybercrime #dark-web

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

AI-Powered Romance Scams Net Billions for Global Cybercrime Rings

AI-powered romance scams are expanding globally, with fake online identities, deepfakes and voice cloning helping scammers lure victims into relationships before stealing money or data; FBI data show Americans lost over $16 billion to cybercrime in 2024, and offenses are often run from overseas centers. Authorities have launched sanctions and the Scam Center Strike Force to disrupt networks, while experts urge vigilance for rapid intimacy, secrecy, and pressure that signal potential fraud.

via Politico|

#ai #cybercrime #deepfakes

technology2 months ago•19 min saved

Paris raids X offices as probe widens, Musk interview requested

French prosecutors raided X’s Paris headquarters as part of an expanded criminal probe into seven offenses, including spreading antisemitic content and involvement in distributing child pornography; investigators also asked to meet with Elon Musk.

via The Washington Post|

#cybercrime #elon-musk #paris

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

France raids X offices over Grok AI probe into deepfakes and antisemitic content

French prosecutors raided X's Paris offices as part of a criminal probe into the Grok AI chatbot, examining sexually explicit deepfakes, the distribution of child sexual abuse material, and Holocaust-denial content; Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino have been summoned for voluntary interviews, with Europol assisting, as authorities seek to ensure X complies with French law.

via politico.eu|

#cybercrime #deepfakes #france