US takes new aim at ransomware after costly year for attacks
The Justice Department is taking new aim at ransomware after a year that officials say was the costliest on record for the crippling cyberattacks.
Apr 21, 2021
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US prosecutors demand Facebook, Twitter crack down on anti-vaccine posts
Twelve US state prosecutors demanded Wednesday that Facebook and Twitter take stronger action to stop the spread of false information about COVID-19 vaccines on the social media sites.
Mar 24, 2021
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German police take down 'world's largest darknet marketplace'
A German-led police sting has taken down the "world's largest" darknet marketplace, whose Australian alleged operator used it to facilitate the sale of drugs, stolen credit card data and malware, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Jan 12, 2021
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Trump Twitter account hacked, no charges: Dutch prosecutors
Dutch prosecutors Wednesday said a man had cracked US President Donald Trump's Twitter account in October despite denials from Washington and the company, but added that the so-called "ethical hacker" would not face charges.
Dec 16, 2020
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Coder charged in massive CIA leak portrayed as vindictive
A software engineer on trial for the largest leak of classified information in CIA history was "prepared to do anything" to betray the agency, federal prosecutors said Monday as a defense attorney argued the man had been ...
Mar 2, 2020
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2 Chinese nationals charged in $100M cryptocurrency scheme
Two Chinese nationals were charged Monday with laundering over $100 million in cryptocurrency that had been stolen by North Korean hackers, U.S. prosecutors said.
Mar 2, 2020
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Renault files civil claim against Ghosn
French car giant Renault said Monday it was filing a civil claim for damages against former CEO Carlos Ghosn over alleged financial misconduct.
Feb 24, 2020
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Mitsubishi Motors denies emissions test fraud after German raids
Mitsubishi Motors denied Thursday equipping engines with devices to make them appear less polluting, after raids by prosecutors in Germany probing suspected diesel emissions cheating.
Jan 30, 2020
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European countries bust massive illegal filesharing ring
German prosecutors say authorities in three European countries have dismantled a massive illegal filesharing site for movies, music and pornography.
Oct 17, 2019
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Russian hacker pleads guilty in massive data theft scheme
A Russian hacker has admitted to his involvement in one of the biggest thefts of consumer data from a U.S. financial institution.
Sep 24, 2019
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