Florida woman was fired, then she ‘rampaged’ through company computer system
A Florida woman was convicted of wreaking digital havoc on a computer system after she was fired by her employer.
Boy Scouts lawsuit: Judge approves $850 million settlement, lawyers negotiate increased payout for victims
A bankruptcy judge has approved an $850 million settlement from the Boy Scouts of America as the yearslong lawsuit begins to show some resolution for tens of thousands of victims of sexual abuse.
Judge rules mistrial in Michael Avenatti's California fraud case: reports
A federal court judge overseeing the California fraud case against disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti has declared a mistrial
Dead & Company concertgoer who fell to his death from Citi Field balcony identified as liquor company CEO
The man who died after falling several stories from a balcony while attending a Dead & Company concert at Citi Field in New York City has been identified as the co-founder and CEO of the alcohol company behind Monkey Rum.
Car theft surged in 2020, report finds: Why you need auto insurance that protects against theft
Auto theft surged in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know about car insurance and how it covers vehicle theft.
When ransomware gets deadly: Attack brings down hospital system
A Marietta, Ohio-based hospital chain was recently forced to shut down IT systems and cancel surgeries, underscoring the deadly ramifications of ransomware.
Theranos's Elizabeth Holmes tries again to keep lab failings from jury
Lawyers for Theranos Inc. founder Elizabeth Holmes made a last-ditch effort to eliminate some evidence prosecutors can use ahead of the former CEO's highly anticipated criminal-fraud trial.
Walmart employee demonstrates how they catch self-checkout theft
A Walmart employee has released a video showing how the retailer monitors self-checkouts for theft.
Library of Congress bomb suspect blocked on Facebook after livestreaming for hours
Facebook confirmed Wednesday that it has blocked accounts belonging to the Library of Congress bomb suspect after the man purportedly livestreamed for hours on the platform.
Kroger cuts ties with Allied Universal Security over 'senseless' killing of Alvin Motley Jr.
Attorney Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton have called for Kroger to be charged alongside the security firm and 54-year-old security guard Gregory Livingston for Motley Jr.'s death.
Ohio man pleads guilty to running $300 million bitcoin money laundering service
Helix served as a bitcoin “mixer” or “tumbler,” helping those involved in transactions conceal the owner of the bitcoin.
Alleged Netflix insider trading ring charged by SEC
The SEC has charged five people in connection with an alleged insider trading scheme involving Netflix.
Judge in Theranos trial outlines COVID-19 protocols as US cases rise
Attorneys for Theranos Inc. founder Elizabeth Holmes told a federal judge on Monday that she plans to attend her criminal fraud trial with three family members or friends by her side and strongly prefers not to wear a face mask.
Ransomware criminals' demands rise as aggressive tactics pay off
The ransomware crisis just keeps getting worse as criminal enterprises pour money into highly profitable ransomware operations, according to a report from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 security consulting group.
Child Tax Credit scams among ‘hottest’ cons this summer: Kurt the CyberGuy
Kurt Knutsson on what you should know about Child Tax Credit-related scams.
California man loses half his savings to scammer claiming to be Bank of America employee
A California man said a scammer posing as a Bank of America employee duped him by playing on his fear of being scammed.
Congress spending spree invites massive fraud, experts warn
The proposed spending bills from Congress have experts warning that cases of fraud could increase rapidly.
Kroger responds to 'senseless' killing at Memphis fuel center
Alvin Motley was shot in the chest after getting into a "verbal altercation" with an onsite security guard.
Leon Black flew model to Florida to have sex with Jeffrey Epstein, lawsuit claims
Leon Black’s sexual assault accuser claims the billionaire former boss of Apollo Global Management once flew her to Florida to have sex with renowned pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
LA deputies wounded in ambush attack sue 'ghost gun' kit maker
Two Los Angeles County deputies left badly wounded after a gunman ambushed them in their parked patrol vehicle last September are now suing a Nevada-based gun maker.