California Man Convicted for Stealing Millions From DoD via Phishing Scheme
A California man was convicted last week for his role in a multi-million dollar phishing scheme targeting the US Department of Defense (DoD). The...
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Warrior Trading forced to pay $3 million for ‘misleading’ day trading scheme
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Warrior Trading $3 million for operating day trading programs considered “misleading” to consumers. On April 19,...
Google Sues Scammer for Running ‘Puppy Fraud Scheme’ Website
Google on Monday disclosed that it’s taking legal action against a nefarious actor who has been spotted operating fraudulent websites to defraud unsuspecting people...
Ensign unveils cybersecurity employment scheme for individuals with autism
Ensign InfoSecurity has inked a partnership with Singapore’s Autism Resource Centre (ARC) to roll out an employment scheme designed for individuals on the spectrum....
Singapore offers certification scheme to tag companies with robust security posture
Singapore has introduced certification programmes to tag small and large enterprises that have adopted good cybersecurity practices. The move is touted as essential for...
California Man Pleads Guilty Over Role in $50 Million Fraud Scheme
A California man this week admitted before a U.S. district judge to his role in a $50 million internet-enabled fraud scheme. Court documents claim...
Missouri Man Sentenced to Prison Over Role in SIM Swapping Scheme
A Missouri man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for his role in a SIM swapping scheme that resulted in the theft...
Suspect arrested in ‘ransom your employer’ criminal scheme
A Nigerian man has been arrested in connection to a scheme attempting to lure insiders to deploy ransomware on employer systems. On November 22,...
Atlanta Man Charged for Role in BEC Fraud Scheme
An Atlanta resident was charged last week for his role in a business email compromise (BEC) scheme that resulted in losses of millions of...
Ex-carrier employee sentenced for role in SIM-swapping scheme
A former sales representative of a mobile carrier has been sentenced after accepting bribes to perform SIM-swapping attacks. This week, the US Department of...