DOJ Seeks $5M in Bitcoin Tied to SIM Swapping and Casino Laundering Scheme
Sep14

DOJ Seeks $5M in Bitcoin Tied to SIM Swapping and Casino Laundering Scheme

Hackers drained millions in crypto by exploiting SIM swap flaws, laundering the funds through a casino in a brazen digital heist now under DOJ asset seizure action. Feds Crack Down on SIM Swap Hackers Behind $5M Crypto Theft and Laundering Plot The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that it has filed a […] Powered by...

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Internet Society: Italy’s “Piracy Shield” Failures Are a Warning Against “Blunt” Piracy Blocking
Sep14

Internet Society: Italy’s “Piracy Shield” Failures Are a Warning Against “Blunt” Piracy Blocking

Today, pirate site blocking is commonplace in dozens of countries. The United States has been noticeably absent from this list, but that could change soon. With Block-BEARD and FADPA, two blocking bills are currently in the legislative process. These proposals aim to offer a streamlined option for rightsholders to have online service providers block access to infringing sites and services. The last time U.S. lawmakers proposed...

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