Olamide Shanu Pleads Guilty Over $2.5m Sextortion and Romance-Scam Money Laundering Scheme
Olamide Shanu pleads guilty to money laundering over sextortion and romance scams targeting around 150 US victims and generating more than $2.5m.
Category: Cybercrime
Teen Sextortion Case Exposes Rapid Rise in Deadly Online Scams
Teen sextortion cases are rising nationwide; a West Virginia teen’s death shows how fast schemes escalate and why authorities urge stronger online-safety awareness.
Amazon Fire Sticks Modified for Illegal Streaming Raise Security Concerns
Authorities warn that modified Amazon Fire Sticks used for illegal streaming may install malware that steals financial data, raising cybersecurity and safety concerns.
Guido Crosetto Impersonated in AI Scam Targeting Elites
Fraudsters used AI-generated voice to impersonate Guido Crosetto, targeting Italy's wealthy for a fake kidnapping scam. Investigation ongoing.
Cyberattack on PowerSchool Exposes Millions of Student and Educator Records
PowerSchool cyberattack exposes student and educator data. Millions impacted, with contact and sensitive info stolen.
18 States Sue SEC, Alleging ‘Unconstitutional Overreach’ in Cryptocurrency Crackdown
Eighteen states file suit against SEC, citing unconstitutional overreach in crypto regulation, impacting innovation and state-led consumer protections.
British-Nigerian Sentenced to 7 Years for $5M Business Email Scam
Oludayo Adeagbo, a British-Nigerian, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for a $5M business email compromise scam targeting U.S. institutions.