Russia-Based Evil Corp Faces New US Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned members of Russia’s Evil Corp in collaboration with the UK and Australia, continuing a crackdown on cybercriminals. Targeting seven individuals, the group is infamous for deploying Dridex malware and Bitpaymer ransomware. This move highlights international efforts to combat cyber threats. US Expands Sanctions on Evil Corp Amid Global Ransomware Crackdown […] Powered by...
DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist
A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement crediting significant investigative efforts for his capture. FBI Cracks Global Cryptocurrency Theft Network The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) […] Powered by...
Telegram’s Response to Piracy Has Improved Since CEO’s Arrest
When news broke in August that Telegram founder Pavel Durov had been arrested after his private plane touched down in France, speculation on the reasons behind that were in plentiful supply. After letting the rumor mill boil for a few days, French authorities said they had charged Durov with criminal offenses related to his role at Telegram and the platform’s “near-total absence” of cooperation with French authorities. After initially...
AAPA Seeks to Expand EU Pirate Site Blocking to Browsers and VPNs
In recent years, the European Commission has proposed and adopted various legislative changes to help combat online piracy. They include the Copyright Directive which passed in 2019 and the Digital Services Act (DSA), which followed not long after. These measures have been spurred on by major copyright holders, who have long called for stricter enforcement of pirated content online. At the same time, there are continued calls for...
Mastercard Partners With Amazon to Digitize Payment Acceptance
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have partnered to digitize payment acceptance in the Middle East and Africa. Under the partnership, Amazon will adopt Mastercard’s single touchpoint for payment processing across 40 markets, enabling faster, more secure transactions for merchants. Expanding Payment Acceptance Mastercard, a U.S. multinational payment card services firm, has partnered with Amazon Payment […] Powered by...
