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Universal Tackles The Odyssey Piracy Wave After Social Media Leaks
entertainment1 month ago

Universal Tackles The Odyssey Piracy Wave After Social Media Leaks

Universal Pictures says it immediately initiated takedown protocols after unauthorized postings of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey appeared on X, with lower- and higher-quality pirated versions circulating before being removed or accounts suspended; the studio notes copyright enforcement and ongoing efforts to curb piracy, while the film remains a box-office hit, crossing $600 million globally in its second weekend with a star-studded cast.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#copyright#entertainment#odyssey
Universal Moves to Takedown Online Odyssey Leak
film1 month ago

Universal Moves to Takedown Online Odyssey Leak

Universal Pictures activated takedown protocols after a high‑quality online leak of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, with Nolan urging fans to experience the film in IMAX. By Sunday most leaked copies were removed, but the incident coincided with a strong second-weekend performance for the film, about $87 million at the domestic box office, helped by large-format showings (IMAX, PLFs, 70MM) accounting for roughly 57% of the weekend take; fans even countered the leak by Rickrolling watchers.

via Deadline|
#christopher-nolan#film#leak
Capcom Moves to Silence NSFW RE Requiem Mods, Orders Massive YouTube Takedowns
gaming4 months ago

Capcom Moves to Silence NSFW RE Requiem Mods, Orders Massive YouTube Takedowns

Capcom has issued a legal notice to YouTuber GrizzoUK demanding removal of over 1,000 videos that showcased adult-oriented mods for Resident Evil Requiem. The creator’s channel was briefly terminated before being reinstated, but view counts suffered. Capcom has historically cautioned against mods, arguing they can cause reputational damage and potentially infringe IP rights, though mods can sometimes enhance a game. Resident Evil Requiem remains a major 2026 title with ongoing content, including a recent photo mode feature.

via GameSpot|
#capcom#gaming#mods
Bully Online Mod Pulled After Sudden Debut
gaming7 months ago

Bully Online Mod Pulled After Sudden Debut

A PC mod that added online gameplay to Rockstar's Bully was abruptly removed about a month after launch; the developers said the takedown was not what they wanted, deleted user data, and will publish a formal statement later, while the situation fuels discussion about Rockstar's stance on multiplayer mods and how projects like FiveM fit into its ecosystem.

via Ars Technica|
#bully-online#gaming#mod
Global Law Enforcement Dismantles LockBit Ransomware Network
cybersecurity2 years ago

Global Law Enforcement Dismantles LockBit Ransomware Network

Law enforcement has shut down over 14,000 accounts on third-party services such as Mega, Tutanota, and Protonmail, used by affiliates of the LockBit ransomware service for exfiltration and infrastructure. This action severely hampers cybercriminal operations, with three alleged affiliates already arrested and more arrests planned. The National Crime Agency gained unprecedented access to LockBit's systems, and the U.S. Department of State announced a $15 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of individuals involved in the LockBit gang.

via The Record from Recorded Future News|
#cybersecurity#europol#lockbit
Global Takedown: LockBit Cybercrime Gang Indicted and Arrested
cybersecurity2 years ago

Global Takedown: LockBit Cybercrime Gang Indicted and Arrested

An international law enforcement operation led by the UK's National Crime Agency and the FBI has resulted in the arrest and indictment of members of the Lockbit ransomware gang, known for targeting over 2,000 victims worldwide and receiving more than $120 million in ransom payments. The operation, dubbed "Operation Cronos," involved the seizure of Lockbit's infrastructure, the arrest of two gang members, and the freezing of 200 cryptocurrency accounts. The gang's website, previously used to display victim organizations and ransom deadlines, has been transformed by law enforcement agencies to expose internal data about the group and threaten upcoming sanctions and the identity of Lockbit's ringleader.

via Reuters|
#cybercrime#cybersecurity#international-law-enforcement
Law Enforcement Strikes Back: Major Ransomware Gangs Taken Down, Victims Get Relief
cybersecurity2 years ago

Law Enforcement Strikes Back: Major Ransomware Gangs Taken Down, Victims Get Relief

The FBI has disrupted the BlackCat ransomware operation and released a decryption tool to help victims regain access to their files. The agency enlisted the help of a confidential human source to gain access to the gang's web panel. BlackCat, the second most prolific ransomware-as-a-service variant, uses a double extortion scheme and has compromised over 1,000 victims globally. The takedown has saved victims from $68 million in ransom demands and allowed the FBI to dismantle the group's TOR sites. Rival groups like LockBit are capitalizing on the situation by recruiting displaced affiliates.

via The Hacker News|
#blackcat-ransomware#cybersecurity#decryption-tool
Microsoft Takes Down Major Cybercrime Operation, Thwarts Fraudulent Account Sales
cybersecurity2 years ago

Microsoft Takes Down Major Cybercrime Operation, Thwarts Fraudulent Account Sales

Microsoft has successfully disrupted a cybercrime operation known as Storm-1152, which sold fraudulent Outlook accounts to other hackers, including the notorious Scattered Spider gang. Storm-1152 created and sold approximately 750 million fraudulent Microsoft accounts, earning millions of dollars in illicit revenue and causing significant damage to Microsoft. The operation used internet bots to deceive Microsoft's security systems and sold the fraudulent accounts to cybercriminals. Microsoft obtained a court order to seize Storm-1152's infrastructure and domains, including hotmailbox.me, and identified the individuals behind the operation, who are based in Vietnam. The takedown was assisted by cybersecurity company Arkose Labs.

via TechCrunch|
#cybercrime#cybersecurity#fraudulent-accounts
AI-Generated Drake Songs Emerge Despite UMG Takedown Attempts
music3 years ago

AI-Generated Drake Songs Emerge Despite UMG Takedown Attempts

After Universal Music Group took down a fake AI collaboration between Drake and The Weeknd, two more AI songs featuring Drake's voice have surfaced online. The first one, called "winters cold," sounds like a typical Drake track, while the second one, "Not a Game," is less convincing. UMG has issued takedown requests for these songs as well, citing copyright violations and a breach of their agreements. AI-generated music is becoming increasingly popular, but it raises questions about copyright and compensation for artists.

via TMZ|
#ai#drake#fake-songs
FBI and International Law Enforcement Shut Down Major Cybercrime Markets
cybersecurity3 years ago

FBI and International Law Enforcement Shut Down Major Cybercrime Markets

The FBI, along with law enforcement agencies from several countries, has seized Genesis Market, a notorious hacker marketplace used to acquire compromised credentials and digital browser fingerprints. The takedown, dubbed “Operation Cookie Monster,” also saw 120 people arrested and 200 searches carried out globally. Genesis Market has been active since 2017 as an invitation-only online marketplace that sells stolen credentials, cookies, and digital browser fingerprints gathered from compromised systems. The now-defunct marketplace has been linked to millions of financially motivated cyber incidents globally.

via TechCrunch|
#cybercrime#cybersecurity#data-breach
FBI and International Law Enforcement Shut Down Cybercrime Marketplace Genesis Market
cybersecurity3 years ago

FBI and International Law Enforcement Shut Down Cybercrime Marketplace Genesis Market

The FBI has seized the domains for Genesis Market, a major player in the stolen credentials market, as part of Operation Cookie Monster. The marketplace offered both consumer and corporate account identities, and its operators used info-stealing malware to collect logins and fingerprint data. The FBI is interested in anyone in contact with the administrators of the marketplace, who have not been caught or identified. The takedown prompted a large number of arrests worldwide, and the FBI credits international law enforcement and private sector coordination for the success of the operation.

via BleepingComputer|
#cybercrime#cybersecurity#fbi