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Smashing Security podcast #417: Hello, Pervert! – Sextortion scams and Discord disasters

Don’t get duped, doxxed, or drained! In this episode of “Smashing Security” we dive into the creepy world of sextortion scams, and investigate how crypto wallet firm Ledger’s Discord server was hijacked in an attempt to phish for cryptocurrency recovery phrases. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing…

Leaders of 764, global child sextortion group, arrested and charged

Two alleged leaders of the child sextortion group 764 were arrested and charged for directing and distributing child sexual abuse material, the Department of Justice said Thursday. Leonidas Varagiannis, 21, and Prasan Nepal, 20, face charges that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.  Varagiannis, also known as “War,” and Nepal, also known as…

10 key numbers from the 2024 FBI IC3 report

It looks like 2024 was a record year in cybercrime for all the wrong reasons, according to the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report released Wednesday.  As cyber-enabled fraud and ransomware continue to harm individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure, the report, now in its 25th year, provides crucial insight into evolving criminal tactics…

Arizona man arrested for alleged involvement in violent online terror networks

Baron Martin, a 20-year-old resident of Tucson, Arizona, was arrested Wednesday on charges of producing child sexual abuse material and cyberstalking. His arrest is connected to his involvement in online terror networks, specifically 764 and CVLT, which are known for violent extremist activities. Martin, also known under the alias “Convict,” is charged with significant involvement…