Tag: wire fraud
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The Register: 6 IT contractors arrested for defrauding Uncle Sam out of millions
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/03/6_it_contractors_arrested_for/ Source: The Register Title: 6 IT contractors arrested for defrauding Uncle Sam out of millions Feedly Summary: Also, ecommerce fraud ring disrupted, another Operation Power Off victory, Sino SOHO botnet spotted, and more in brief The US Department of Justice has charged six people with two separate schemes to defraud Uncle Sam…
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Hacker News: AI-powered music scam nets musician $10M in royalties–and federal charges
Source URL: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/09/fbi-busts-musicians-elaborate-ai-powered-10m-streaming-royalty-heist/ Source: Hacker News Title: AI-powered music scam nets musician $10M in royalties–and federal charges Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text reports on a high-profile case where a musician was charged with fraud by employing AI to create and promote fictitious songs and exploit streaming services for millions…
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New York Times – Artificial Intelligence : North Carolina Man Charged With Using AI to Win Music Royalties
Source URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/nyregion/nc-man-charged-ai-fake-music.html Source: New York Times – Artificial Intelligence Title: North Carolina Man Charged With Using AI to Win Music Royalties Feedly Summary: Federal prosecutors charged a North Carolina musician with gaming the system to win royalties from streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The…
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The Register: Alleged Karakut ransomware scumbag charged in US
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/26/karakut_ransomware_scum_charged/ Source: The Register Title: Alleged Karakut ransomware scumbag charged in US Feedly Summary: Plus: Microsoft issues workaround for dual-boot crashes; ARRL cops to ransom payment, and more Infosec in brief Deniss Zolotarjovs, a suspected member of the Russian Karakurt ransomware gang, has been charged in a US court with allegedly conspiring to…