Category: Cybercrime

Amazon’s Kindle DRM Update Cripples Bookfab: Pirates Face New Encryption Hurdles A recent update to Amazon’s Kindle for PC application has severely impacted the ability of e-book cracking tool Bookfab…

“`html Copyright Trolls Target “Peacemaker” and “Superman” Filesharers: Demand Over €1,400 In a familiar playbook, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. is pursuing copyright infringement claims against alleged filesharers of the “Peacemaker”…

“`html RIAA Slams Discord and Telegram for Music Pre-Release Piracy The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has flagged Discord and Telegram as major distribution channels for pre-release music leaks…

“`html Operation Herakles: 1,406 Fraud Domains Seized, Minimal Long-Term Impact In a coordinated effort, law enforcement agencies shut down 1,406 fraudulent websites used in a cybertrading scheme. While the operation,…

“`html ICANN Faces Legal Threat Over Tonga Domain’s Pirate Haven In a move that could shake up the domain name ecosystem, anti-piracy firm Warezio is threatening legal action against the…

“`html BREIN Targets Bootleg Vinyl Dealer: Copyright Infringement Costs Him His Collection In a win for intellectual property rights, the Dutch anti-piracy organization BREIN shut down an illegal bootleg vinyl…

“`html Data Brokers Leak EU Officials’ Location Data: National Security Implications In a disturbing breach of privacy and national security, data brokers are actively selling location data, including the movements…

“`html SMS Phishing Ring Busted in Berlin-Brandenburg: Millions in Potential Losses Berlin police raided multiple locations in Berlin and Brandenburg, targeting a massive SMS phishing operation. Law enforcement suspects the…

“Dad the Dish” IPTV Scheme Earned Over £150,000, Escapes Prison In a case highlighting the blurred lines between social media fame and cybercrime, TikTok influencer Simon Hannigan, known as “Dad…

“`html LinkedIn Phishing Campaigns Explode: Corporate Espionage and Credential Theft on the Rise In the evolving landscape of cybercrime, LinkedIn has emerged as a fertile ground for sophisticated phishing attacks.…