Tag: prison sentence
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Bulgarian Money Launderer Accused of Stealing Seized Crypto
Rossen G. Iossifov, already serving 121 months for a money laundering scheme, now faces new charges for allegedly trying to steal $290,000 in government-seized cryptocurrency while behind bars. He and his co-conspirators are accused of moving the digital assets to prevent seizure, according to a federal indictment in Kentucky.
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.
Romanian Swatting Ring Leader Draws 4-Year Prison Sentence
Thomasz Szabo, the ringleader of a notorious swatting ring, has been sentenced to four years in prison for orchestrating a campaign of fake bomb threats and swatting calls that targeted high-profile figures, including members of Congress and federal law enforcement officials. Szabo's malicious scheme sent armed police to the doors of innocent victims, causing fear and chaos.
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.