Tag: florida
9 articles
DOJ Charges MonsterCloud Owner with Defrauding Ransomware Victims
Meet Zohar Pinhasi, the mastermind behind MonsterCloud, who's accused of pulling off a despicable scam that left ransomware victims paying twice - once to the hackers, and again to him for fake decryption services. By posing as a hero with secret tools, he allegedly re-victimized his clients and lined his pockets with a hefty profit.
Florida Uncovers Rogue Flock Surveillance Cameras
In a bizarre discovery, St. Lucie County officials stumbled upon a dozen rogue surveillance cameras with no clear owner or permit - a concerning mystery in public spaces. The unknown cameras have raised questions about accountability and safety.
Eglin AFB Lost Drone Resurfaces Off Florida Coast
A fishing charter off the Florida coast made an unexpected catch: a delta-wing drone from Eglin Air Force Base, which had apparently gone missing during a test. The surprising haul was pulled from the water along with a sizable mahi-mahi that had been sheltering underneath the uncrewed aerial vehicle.
ShinyHunters Breaches Florida DMV Database
A massive data breach has hit the Florida DMV, with hackers allegedly stealing over 200,000 driver records from the state's database after exploiting a password-reset flaw. The breach, which began on September 3rd, has been claimed by the notorious extortion gang ShinyHunters, who are now threatening to release the sensitive information unless they're paid.
Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced for Aiding BlackCat Extortions
A ransomware negotiator turned double agent, Angelo Martino, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for betraying his clients and working with BlackCat to drive up ransoms for personal gain. Martino's shocking deceit involved selling out his clients' confidential negotiating positions to the very cybercriminals he was hired to thwart.
Florida Sues OpenAI, Altman Over Alleged Safety Neglect
Florida's top lawman, Attorney General James Uthmeier, is taking a stand against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company prioritized profits over safety, putting users at risk. He's filed a civil suit seeking penalties and holding Altman personally accountable for the harm caused to Floridians.
Ex-Incident Responders Sentenced for Ransomware Extortion Scheme
Two former cybersecurity pros, Ryan Clifford Goldberg and Kevin Tyler Martin, have been sentenced to four years in prison for using their specialized knowledge to orchestrate a string of devastating ransomware attacks, extorting victims instead of protecting them. The pair, who once worked in incident response, now face the consequences of their crimes.
Former Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Aiding BlackCat Cyber Gang
A former ransomware negotiator turned rogue, Angelo Martino has pleaded guilty to aiding the notorious BlackCat cyber gang, betraying his employer and the industry he was meant to serve. By secretly collaborating with BlackCat, Martino launched devastating ransomware attacks, causing harm to innocent victims and lining his own pockets.
Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Aiding BlackCat Extortions
Meet Angelo Martino, a 41-year-old from Florida who just pleaded guilty to helping the notorious BlackCat ransomware gang extort even bigger payouts from US companies. Martino teamed up with the BlackCat operators in April 2023, marking the start of his involvement in their malicious activities.