Tag: online crime
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Authorities Disrupt Massive Deepfake Porn Site in Global Operation
In a major global crackdown, authorities have shut down a notorious deepfake porn site that was profiting from the humiliation, exploitation, and violation of personal privacy of thousands of women, including celebrities and public figures. The site's massive collection of AI-altered images and videos has been seized, putting an end to its large-scale trafficking of digital forgeries.
US Crackdown Targets Dark Web Drug Trafficker with 26-Year Sentence
In a major victory for justice, Darren Hughes, a 39-year-old dark web drug trafficker, has been sentenced to over 26 years in federal prison for peddling poison to unsuspecting victims. This harsh sentence sends a strong message to those who think they can hide behind the anonymity of the dark web.
DraftKings Hacking Scheme Draws 30-Month Prison Sentence
A 23-year-old man from Memphis, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for selling access to tens of thousands of hacked DraftKings accounts, a brazen crime that left countless victims feeling vulnerable and betrayed. The case highlights the growing threat of account-fraud markets, where stolen credentials are bought and sold like commodities.
Authorities Disrupt 53 DDoS-for-Hire Domains in Global Crackdown
In a major global crackdown, authorities have seized 53 domains linked to notorious DDoS-for-hire services, dealing a significant blow to online disruption. This bold move, part of Operation PowerOFF, also put over 75,000 alleged cybercriminals on notice to cease their malicious activities.