Teen Advisor with Cybercrime Links Raises Security Concerns in Musk's DOGE Team
A 19-year-old senior advisor in Elon Musk's DOGE team previously provided technical support to a cybercrime organization through his company DiamondCDN. The revelation about Edward Coristine, known as 'Big Balls,' raises concerns about security protocols given his access to sensitive government data.
Teen Hacker 'Wiz' Arrested in $243M Genesis Cryptocurrency Heist
A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested for his role in stealing $243 million in cryptocurrency through an elaborate social engineering scheme. The teen, known online as 'Wiz,' is the third member of a hacker group that impersonated Google and Gemini representatives to orchestrate one of 2024's largest crypto thefts.
FBI Forms Task Force to Combat Rising Wave of Tesla Attacks
The FBI has established a dedicated task force with ATF to investigate numerous attacks on Tesla facilities and vehicles across North America, including arson and vandalism. With over 80 documented incidents, authorities are treating these as acts of domestic terrorism requiring maximum investigative resources.
Detroit Woman Sues Police Over False Arrest, Questions Role of Facial Recognition
A Detroit mother files federal lawsuit after being wrongfully arrested for attempted murder, highlighting concerns about law enforcement identification methods. The case raises questions about facial recognition technology usage and its impact on people of color.
FBI Links North Korea's Lazarus Group to Record $1.5B Bybit Cryptocurrency Heist
The FBI has officially attributed a massive $1.5 billion cryptocurrency theft from Bybit exchange to North Korea's Lazarus Group hackers. As authorities track the stolen assets being laundered across blockchains, they've identified numerous suspicious wallet addresses and called for industry-wide action to help recover the funds.
AI-Driven Federal Job Evaluation Program Sparks Controversy and Legal Challenges
The Department of Government Efficiency plans to use AI to analyze federal employees' work summaries, raising concerns about job security and proper assessment. Multiple agencies have resisted the initiative while legal challenges mount, with early implementation revealing critical flaws in the automated evaluation system.
Massive Black Basta Ransomware Leak Exposes Criminal Empire's Inner Workings
A groundbreaking data breach has revealed over 200,000 private messages from the Black Basta ransomware group, providing unprecedented insight into their sophisticated attack methods and internal conflicts. The leak, spanning a year of communications, details the organization's methodical approach to targeting critical infrastructure and major institutions worldwide.
Maryland County Government Systems Crippled by INC Ransomware Attack
Anne Arundel County faces major service disruptions after a ransomware attack compromises sensitive data and impacts emergency response systems. The incident adds to Maryland's growing list of cyber threats, following recent attacks on healthcare facilities and Baltimore City's $18 million ransomware recovery.
FBI Issues Urgent Warning About Nationwide Toll Payment Text Scam
The FBI warns iPhone and Android users about a sophisticated phishing scam involving fake toll payment texts linked to Chinese criminal groups. Users are urged to delete suspicious messages immediately as the scam has already affected thousands across multiple states.
International Cybercrime Bust: US and Dutch Forces Dismantle Multi-Million Dollar BEC Fraud Network
Law enforcement agencies from the US and Netherlands have successfully shut down a major cybercrime operation responsible for over $3 million in business email compromise fraud. The Pakistan-based group known as HeartSender provided phishing tools and instruction to thousands of criminals through 39 domains.