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US Man Jailed After FBI Traced 1,100 IP Addresses in Cyberstalking Case
A 25-year-old Bigfork, Montana man, Jeremiah Daniel Starr, used over 50 phone numbers and a VPN to harass a victim he called his "best friend," even staging a fake shooting. Learn more about the FBI investigation that traced 1,100 IP addresses to bring him to justice.
ShinyHunters Claim Breach of US Cybersecurity Firm Resecurity (Updated)
Editor’s Note (Updated): This article has been edited to reflect clarifications provided by Resecurity, including the company’s December…
FBI Seizes Fake ID Template Domains Operating from Bangladesh
US authorities have charged Zahid Hasan with running TechTreek, a $2.9 million online marketplace selling fake ID templates. The investigation, involving the FBI and Bangladesh police, uncovered a global scheme selling fraudulent passports and social security cards to over 1,400 customers.
FBI Seizes Crypto Laundering Hub E-Note Linked to Russian Admin
The FBI and international police have shut down E-Note, a cryptocurrency exchange that laundered over $70 million for cybercriminals. Read about the indictment of a Russian and how the global task force ended his decade-long operation.
FBI Wants to Know Who Runs Archive.ph
The FBI has issued a federal subpoena to domain registrar Tucows, demanding extensive billing and session records to unmask the anonymous operator of Archive.ph (Archive.is and Archive.today). The site, known for bypassing paywalls, is now the subject of an undisclosed criminal investigation.
FBI Warns of Fake IC3 Websites Designed to Steal Personal Data
The FBI is warning internet users about fake versions of its official IC3 cybercrime reporting website. Learn how to spot these ‘spoofed’ sites, avoid scams where criminals impersonate agents, and protect your personal information by following the FBI’s crucial safety tips.
Russian State Hackers Exploit 7-Year-Old Cisco Router Vulnerability
FBI and Cisco warn Russian hackers are exploiting a 7-year-old Cisco Smart Install vulnerability on outdated routers and…
US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage Trafficking Victims
The US DOJ has announced the largest-ever compensation process for human trafficking victims of Backpage. Learn about the $200M fund, who is eligible, and the steps to file a petition before the February 2, 2026, deadline. This comes years after the site's seizure, as previously reported by Hackread.com.
FBI and CISA Warn of Interlock Ransomware Targeting Critical Infrastructure
FBI warns of Interlock ransomware using unique tactics to hit businesses and critical infrastructure with double extortion.
FBI Seizes Major Sites Sharing Unreleased and Pirated Video Games
FBI seizes top piracy sites leaking unreleased and pirated video games with millions of downloads and 170 million dollars in losses for developers and publishers.