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fromFuturism
1 week ago

Secret Service Says It Destroyed a Secret Cell Phone Doomsday Device in NYC

The scale of the scheme sounds staggering. The Secret Service said that its agents seized more than 100,000 SIM cards and 300 SIM servers, spread across five different safe houses in or around the city. All were unoccupied, though authorities also seized 80 grams of cocaine, illegal firearms, as well a s computers and cell phones. One official who chose to remain anonymous told the New York Timesthat the network could send 30 million text messages per minute.
US news
Information security
fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago

The Secret Service traced swatting threats against officials. They found 300 servers capable of crippling NYC's cell system

A Secret Service unit uncovered a vast network of over 300 SIM servers used in swatting campaigns targeting high-level U.S. officials.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 month ago

DOGE Put Everyone's Social Security Data at Risk, Whistleblower Claims

Online violent group Purgatory claims university swattings; cybercriminals leverage generative AI for ransomware; DOGE allegedly exposed a Social Security Administration database to risk.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 month ago

People Are Furious That OpenAI Is Reporting ChatGPT Conversations to Law Enforcement

OpenAI scans user conversations, routes suspected violence to human reviewers, and may refer imminent threats to law enforcement.
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Information security
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Is the Group That's Been Swatting US Universities

An online extremist-linked group offered paid swatting and violent services against schools and other targets, increasing prices amid a nationwide hoax spree.
US news
fromwww.bostonherald.com
1 month ago

Spate of hoax calls about active shooters stir fear at college campuses around the US

A nationwide surge of hoax active-shooter calls has triggered campus lockdowns, fear, and law enforcement responses at numerous colleges despite no actual threats.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

How To Swat The Ball On Defense In College Football 26

Defenders in College Football 26 must face the ball to intercept passes due to the new 'No eyes, no pick' mechanic.
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fromKotaku
3 months ago
Growth hacking

The Teen Who Hacked Elon Musk And PlayStation Network Is Getting A Docuseries

fromKotaku
3 months ago
Growth hacking

The Teen Who Hacked Elon Musk And PlayStation Network Is Getting A Docuseries

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fromDatabreaches
4 months ago
US news

Romanian Citizen Pleads Guilty to 'Swatting' Numerous Members of Congress, Churches, and Former U.S. President

Thomasz Szabo pleads guilty for leading a swatting ring targeting officials, religious institutions, and journalists with bomb threats.
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Three Brits charged over US, Canada swattings

The charges are the culmination of an extensive investigation by Merseyside Police working with US law enforcement, including the FBI, regarding swatting activities in North America.
UK news
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fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Sick pranksters SWAT the house of slain teen Texas Austin Metcalf with bogus shooting report

The incident involving Austin Metcalf highlights the dangerous consequences of swatting amidst a charged racial environment.
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