We have reached the "severed fingers and abductions" stage of crypto revolution
(arstechnica.com)
Wave of crypto kidnappings hits Europe.
Wave of crypto kidnappings hits Europe.
Police find missing woman after 60 years. She wants to stay hidden
(npr.org)
Six decades after a young mother vanished from her small city in south-central Wisconsin, authorities have found her alive and well living in another state.
Six decades after a young mother vanished from her small city in south-central Wisconsin, authorities have found her alive and well living in another state.
After an Arizona man was shot, an AI video of him addresses his killer in court
(npr.org)
For two years, Stacey Wales kept a running list of everything she would say at the sentencing hearing for the man who killed her brother in a road rage incident in Chandler, Ariz.
For two years, Stacey Wales kept a running list of everything she would say at the sentencing hearing for the man who killed her brother in a road rage incident in Chandler, Ariz.
We have reached the "severed fingers and abductions" stage of crypto revolution
(arstechnica.com)
French gendarmes have been busy policing crypto crimes, but these aren't the usual financial schemes, cons, and HODL! shenanigans one usually reads about. No, these crimes involve abductions, (multiple) severed fingers, and (multiple) people rescued from the trunks of cars—once after being doused with gasoline.
French gendarmes have been busy policing crypto crimes, but these aren't the usual financial schemes, cons, and HODL! shenanigans one usually reads about. No, these crimes involve abductions, (multiple) severed fingers, and (multiple) people rescued from the trunks of cars—once after being doused with gasoline.
AI of dead Arizona road rage victim addresses killer in court
(theguardian.com)
Chris Pelkey was killed in a road rage shooting in Chandler, Arizona, in 2021.
Chris Pelkey was killed in a road rage shooting in Chandler, Arizona, in 2021.
AI of Dead Road Rage Victim Addresses Killer in Court
(theguardian.com)
Chris Pelkey was killed in a road rage shooting in Chandler, Arizona, in 2021.
Chris Pelkey was killed in a road rage shooting in Chandler, Arizona, in 2021.
Family uses AI to create video for deadly victim's own impact statement
(abc15.com)
Christopher Pelkey was killed in a road rage incident in Chandler in 2021, but last month, artificial intelligence brought him back to life during his killer’s sentencing hearing.
Christopher Pelkey was killed in a road rage incident in Chandler in 2021, but last month, artificial intelligence brought him back to life during his killer’s sentencing hearing.
Nail salon employee pleads guilty after holding 13 remote IT jobs
(yahoo.com)
A nail salon worker pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud this month, the DOJ said.
A nail salon worker pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud this month, the DOJ said.
How are cyber criminals rolling in 2025?
(vin01.github.io)
Speaking of earning a living, would you expect them to pay for web hosting/ cloud providers?
Speaking of earning a living, would you expect them to pay for web hosting/ cloud providers?
Explosive sex toys and cosmetics: the story behind the DHL parcels plot
(theguardian.com)
Exclusive account reveals previously unreported details and insights into how Kremlin’s sabotage campaign played out on the ground – and the multinational effort to track down the network behind it
Exclusive account reveals previously unreported details and insights into how Kremlin’s sabotage campaign played out on the ground – and the multinational effort to track down the network behind it
Explosive sex toys and cosmetics: the story behind the DHL parcels plot
(theguardian.com)
Exclusive account reveals previously unreported details and insights into how Kremlin’s sabotage campaign played out on the ground – and the multinational effort to track down the network behind it
Exclusive account reveals previously unreported details and insights into how Kremlin’s sabotage campaign played out on the ground – and the multinational effort to track down the network behind it
Woman missing for more than 60 years found 'alive and well'
(news.sky.com)
A woman in the US who has been missing since 1962 has been found "alive and well", authorities have said.
A woman in the US who has been missing since 1962 has been found "alive and well", authorities have said.
A Texan who built an empire of ecstasy
(texasmonthly.com)
As Texas led a global revolution in designer party drugs, one restless club kid built an empire of ecstasy. His life is an all-American story of entrepreneurship, moral flexibility, and the heedless pursuit of happiness.
As Texas led a global revolution in designer party drugs, one restless club kid built an empire of ecstasy. His life is an all-American story of entrepreneurship, moral flexibility, and the heedless pursuit of happiness.
Flies in the evidence room: Inside Belgium's rotting Justice Palace
(ft.com)
‘Millions of flies in the evidence room’: inside Belgium’s rotting Justice Palace
‘Millions of flies in the evidence room’: inside Belgium’s rotting Justice Palace
Tracking Earbuds Helped Wyoming Trooper Catch Man Who Took Off with Utah Teen
(cowboystatedaily.com)
Using tracking data from a 17-year-old girl’s earbuds, and a photograph, a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper caught a 33-year-old man Sunday accused of taking the girl from her Utah hometown without her parents’ consent, authorities say.
Using tracking data from a 17-year-old girl’s earbuds, and a photograph, a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper caught a 33-year-old man Sunday accused of taking the girl from her Utah hometown without her parents’ consent, authorities say.
Australian identical twins speak in unison during interview about alleged crime
(apnews.com)
Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war’s end with focus on peace and unity
Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war’s end with focus on peace and unity
Ted Kaczynski's brother wrote him for decades to explain why he turned him in
(nytimes.com)
Ted Kaczynski, whose anti-tech rants are finding a new generation of readers, shunned the brother who called the F.B.I. in an effort to halt his campaign of violence.
Ted Kaczynski, whose anti-tech rants are finding a new generation of readers, shunned the brother who called the F.B.I. in an effort to halt his campaign of violence.
Banking passwords stolen from Australians are being traded online by criminals
(abc.net.au)
More than 31,000 passwords belonging to Australian customers of the Big Four banks are being shared amongst cyber criminals online, often for free, the ABC can reveal.
More than 31,000 passwords belonging to Australian customers of the Big Four banks are being shared amongst cyber criminals online, often for free, the ABC can reveal.
They Stole a Quarter-Billion in Crypto and Got Caught Within a Month
(nytimes.com)
In the balmy late afternoon of Aug. 25, 2024, Sushil and Radhika Chetal were house-hunting in Danbury, Conn., in an upscale neighborhood of manicured yards and heated pools.
In the balmy late afternoon of Aug. 25, 2024, Sushil and Radhika Chetal were house-hunting in Danbury, Conn., in an upscale neighborhood of manicured yards and heated pools.
Disney worker who hacked menus gets 3 years in prison
(nytimes.com)
A former employee of Walt Disney World who hacked into menus used by its restaurants and edited them — changing prices, adding profanity and altering listed allergens — was sentenced to three years in prison by a federal judge in Florida this week.
A former employee of Walt Disney World who hacked into menus used by its restaurants and edited them — changing prices, adding profanity and altering listed allergens — was sentenced to three years in prison by a federal judge in Florida this week.
Former Disney employee who hacked Disney World menus sentenced to 3 years
(databreaches.net)
When a former Disney World employee was accused of changing the menus at Disney World restaurants, it made headlines. And in January, when he admitted to changing the menus — including information about allergy information that could have created serious health risks for diners — that also made headlines. Now Michael Scheuer, who faced 10 years in prison for fraud and an additional subsequent two years in prison for aggravated identity theft, has been sentenced.
When a former Disney World employee was accused of changing the menus at Disney World restaurants, it made headlines. And in January, when he admitted to changing the menus — including information about allergy information that could have created serious health risks for diners — that also made headlines. Now Michael Scheuer, who faced 10 years in prison for fraud and an additional subsequent two years in prison for aggravated identity theft, has been sentenced.
Australian who ordered radioactive materials walks away from court
(chemistryworld.com)
A 24-year-old Australian man who ordered uranium and plutonium to his parents’ apartment has been allowed to walk away from court on a two-year good behaviour bond.
A 24-year-old Australian man who ordered uranium and plutonium to his parents’ apartment has been allowed to walk away from court on a two-year good behaviour bond.
They Stole a Quarter-Billion in Crypto and Got Caught Within a Month
(nytimes.com)
In the balmy late afternoon of Aug. 25, 2024, Sushil and Radhika Chetal were house-hunting in Danbury, Conn., in an upscale neighborhood of manicured yards and heated pools.
In the balmy late afternoon of Aug. 25, 2024, Sushil and Radhika Chetal were house-hunting in Danbury, Conn., in an upscale neighborhood of manicured yards and heated pools.
Ransomware scum bilked victims out of a 'staggering' $16.6B last year, says FBI
(theregister.com)
Digital scammers and extortionists bilked businesses and individuals in the US out of a "staggering" $16.6 billion last year, according to the FBI — the highest losses recorded since bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) started tracking them 25 years ago.
Digital scammers and extortionists bilked businesses and individuals in the US out of a "staggering" $16.6 billion last year, according to the FBI — the highest losses recorded since bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) started tracking them 25 years ago.
UN says scam call centers are epidemic and expanding globally
(theregister.com)
Scam call centers are metastasizing worldwide "like a cancer," according to the United Nations, which warns the epidemic has reached a global inflection point as syndicates scale up and spread out.
Scam call centers are metastasizing worldwide "like a cancer," according to the United Nations, which warns the epidemic has reached a global inflection point as syndicates scale up and spread out.
San Francancisco crime is down, way down
(growsf.org)
Citywide crime in San Francisco is now at its lowest point in 23 years. And in the past year, San Francisco saw one of the biggest drops in crime among major U.S. cities, including a 45% drop in property crime in the first quarter of 2025, alone.
Citywide crime in San Francisco is now at its lowest point in 23 years. And in the past year, San Francisco saw one of the biggest drops in crime among major U.S. cities, including a 45% drop in property crime in the first quarter of 2025, alone.
Homeland Security Secretary's Bag with Security Badge Is Stolen
(nytimes.com)
A handbag belonging to the homeland security secretary Kristi Noem containing her passport, department security badge and $3,000 in cash was stolen on Sunday night at a restaurant in Washington, the department confirmed.
A handbag belonging to the homeland security secretary Kristi Noem containing her passport, department security badge and $3,000 in cash was stolen on Sunday night at a restaurant in Washington, the department confirmed.
Samurai Cops: Inside Edo's Police Force During Feudal Japan
(tokyoweekender.com)
After Tokugawa Ieyasu unified Japan, established the Tokugawa shogunate, and moved the capital to Edo — modern-day Tokyo — in the early 17th century, he ended hundreds of years of civil war and senseless killings. Weirdly, though, people still kept murdering each other. Plus, there were all these other crimes being committed all over the city.
After Tokugawa Ieyasu unified Japan, established the Tokugawa shogunate, and moved the capital to Edo — modern-day Tokyo — in the early 17th century, he ended hundreds of years of civil war and senseless killings. Weirdly, though, people still kept murdering each other. Plus, there were all these other crimes being committed all over the city.