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Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Leaked Unreleased Music and Footage
entertainment1 month ago

Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Leaked Unreleased Music and Footage

Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a Los Angeles lawsuit against two unidentified hackers she accuses of accessing collaborators’ devices and leaking unreleased songs and studio footage, selling the material on the dark web. The suit cites repeated breaches since 2023 and seeks to unmask the hackers, alleging invasion of privacy and violations of California computer hacking laws as she presses ahead with new music and a world tour.

Beware of Fake Antivirus Apps That Spy on Android Users
technology1 year ago

Beware of Fake Antivirus Apps That Spy on Android Users

LunaSpy is a malicious Android spyware disguised as an antivirus or banking protection app, spreading through messaging apps like Telegram. It tricks users into granting permissions by simulating virus scans, then steals data, tracks location, records audio/video, and can even access photos, all while communicating with a network of about 150 servers. Users are advised to avoid downloading APKs from unknown sources and to be cautious of suspicious security apps requesting broad permissions.

"Apple Warns iPhone Users Globally of Sophisticated Spyware Attacks"
politics2 years ago

"Apple Warns iPhone Users Globally of Sophisticated Spyware Attacks"

Congress MP KC Venugopal accused the Modi government of using state-sponsored spyware to hack his phone after receiving an alert from Apple about a malicious attack. Venugopal condemned the alleged unconstitutional actions and vowed to oppose the invasion of privacy. This follows similar warnings from Apple to other opposition leaders, with accusations against the government for using surveillance software like Pegasus. The Centre has denied the allegations but promised to investigate.

"Phone Hacking Scandal: Prince Harry's Landline Calls Bugged, Murdoch Papers Accused of Cover-Up"
legalprivacy2 years ago

"Phone Hacking Scandal: Prince Harry's Landline Calls Bugged, Murdoch Papers Accused of Cover-Up"

Prince Harry's legal team alleges that Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid papers bugged his landline phones, accessed Princess Diana's pager messages, and ordered private investigators to target his then-girlfriend, Meghan. They seek to amend his lawsuit to include these new allegations, which News Group Newspapers (NGN) is objecting to, claiming they were made too late and lack evidence. NGN has settled over 1,300 claims of phone-hacking but denies any wrongdoing by its staff. Harry, who has been battling the British press since stepping down from royal duties, won a lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspaper in December over similar allegations.

Airbnb Host Faces Lawsuit for Sharing Compromising Photo of Guest
lawsuit2 years ago

Airbnb Host Faces Lawsuit for Sharing Compromising Photo of Guest

Shawn Mackey is suing Airbnb and host Pamela Fohler, alleging invasion of privacy and emotional distress after Fohler allegedly sent a security photo of him with another woman to his wife following a failed extortion attempt triggered by a bad review. The lawsuit claims Fohler demanded $960 in fees and penalties for extra guests and breaking house rules, and later sent the compromising image from a bogus email account. Airbnb has filed a motion to compel arbitration, while Fohler has filed a motion to dismiss.

"Prince Harry Settles Phone-Hacking Case Against U.K. Tabloid Publisher"
legal-royalty2 years ago

"Prince Harry Settles Phone-Hacking Case Against U.K. Tabloid Publisher"

Prince Harry reaches a settlement with Mirror Group Newspapers, receiving a substantial sum in costs and damages for the invasion of his privacy through phone hacking and illegal snooping. The publisher has agreed to pay Harry legal costs and damages, making an interim payment of 400,000 pounds. This case is part of Harry's campaign against the British media, with ongoing cases against other tabloid publishers. The judge ordered Mirror Group to pay some legal costs for three other claimants, while also criticizing the publisher's attempts to conceal the truth.

"Man Files Lawsuit Against 27 Women for Negative Facebook Dating Group Posts"
legalsocial-media2 years ago

"Man Files Lawsuit Against 27 Women for Negative Facebook Dating Group Posts"

A Chicago man is suing 27 women, one man, and multiple social media platforms over negative posts about dating him on an "Are We Dating the Same Guy" Facebook group, claiming defamation, doxxing, and privacy invasion. He seeks damages exceeding $75,000 and injunctive relief, alleging reputational damage and lost earnings. The lawsuit also names Meta corporation, Patreon, arewedatingthesame.com, and GoFundMe as defendants, accusing them of profiting from defamatory and invasive content. The Facebook group, originally aimed at safeguarding women from "toxic men," now faces criticism for its lack of fact-checking and the challenges of defending oneself.

Susanna Gibson Speaks Out: Victim of Online Sex Act Videos
politics2 years ago

Susanna Gibson Speaks Out: Victim of Online Sex Act Videos

Susanna Gibson, known as the 'porn Dem,' speaks out after videos of her performing sex acts with her husband on a pornographic website were leaked during her Virginia House of Delegates campaign. Gibson claims she was the victim of a "hit job" and is determined to find out who was responsible for leaking the clips. While expressing regret about the situation, she is unapologetic about her participation in the online sex acts and believes that a crime was committed when the news media was alerted to the existence of the videos. Despite the scandal, Gibson did not drop out of the race and focused her campaign on the issue of abortion. She ultimately lost the election but received support from some donors and Democratic Party officials. Gibson is now seeking legal action and hopes to hold the person responsible for distributing the videos accountable.