The wild west of blockchain may come to a close. The SEC has recently created a Cyber Unit focused on investigating digital misconduct and fraud to protect retail investors.
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Drone to assist in police, fire and public works activities
… equipment, was purchased by the village last year for about $2,500, according to Dan Honore, director of information technology and cyber security. … Five are currently undergoing training as pilots, and up to 12 drone pilots will be trained from the village’s information technology, police, fire and …
Child porn WhatsApp group busted, 3 held
The cyber cell of Madhya Pradesh police has busted an “international” WhatsApp group suspected to be involved in circulation of child pornographic … State Cyber Cell’s Superintendent of Police Jitendra Singh said they arrested electrical engineer Makrand Salunke (24) from Mhow and utensil trader …
SMS fraud: Conmen use malware to steal info from smartphones, siphon off money
Sources with cybercrime police station said they received over 10 written complaints on cellphone malware attacks till Monday, with the victims claiming to have lost money from their bank accounts. “The SMSs appear like regular text messages sent by banks. However, they are sent by fraudsters and …
Cyber Crooks Take Robocalls to the Next Level
Cyber Crooks Take Robocalls to the Next Level. The FTC is trying to figure out how to block these calls, but … Police are warning about crooks calling around, posing as Blue Cross Blue Shield workers, and trying to steal your personal information. These fraudsters calls are becoming so real, they can …
Backpage Founders Indicted On Charges Of Facilitating Prostitution
A federal grand jury in Arizona has indicted seven people behind the classified-ads website Backpage.com on 93 counts, including charges of facilitating prostitution and money laundering….
Cyber detective looks for homicide clues in cellphones, social media
It’s interesting to lock people up on digital habits.” The police division acquired all the equipment and software that Howe uses from the federal government in exchange for lending him to the U.S. Secret Service to help on fraud cases, he said. “They work really well with local law enforcement,” Howe said …
Cyberattack on city preventing people from getting back items seized as evidence
… restore key databases affected by the cyber-attack.” “I went there today. I’ve been calling every three days and they keep telling me the same thing,” the man said. Willis asked Atlanta police to look into the matter on Friday. Now, they say the man can come get his gun on Monday with the proper papers …
The 10 apps parents have been warned may be linked to bullying among children and teenagers
Parents are being urged to check their children’s smartphones for apps that may lead to cyber-bullying. Police shared a Facebook post from prominent US-based tech blogger April Requard in which she advises parents to stay up to date with trend and remain aware of the online risks their children face.
England’s First Bitcoin Seizure Occurs at the Hands of Surrey Police
At first, Pearson pleaded not guilty, but as the investigation progressed, he was found culpable for hiding unlawful property and also unofficially accessing computers. After the joint investigation by Surrey and Sussex Cyber Crime Unit, the Guildford Crown Court sentenced Pearson 15 months behind …
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