Oregon Man Sentenced for Illegally Trafficking Counterfeit Gun Parts for Use as Airsoft Accessories
On December 13, 2022, a Happy Valley, Oregon man was sentenced to federal probation for illegally trafficking counterfeit gun accessories, including suppressors, scopes, grips and sights, from China for resale as airsoft gun accessories. Johnny Li, 25, was sentenced to five years’ federal probation, including 180 days of home detention, and ordered to pay $281,628 in restitution.
Continue ReadingMaryland U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces the Seizure of 55 Domain Names that Violated Copyrights by Illegally Live Streaming the World Cup
Baltimore, Maryland – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has announced the seizure of 55 separate websites for allegedly live streaming the World Cup games, an infringement of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) copyrights. Individuals visiting the sites will now see a message that the site has been seized by the federal government and be redirected to another site for additional information.
Continue ReadingLatham Company Pays $75,000 for Selling Counterfeit Batteries to Department of Defense
Industrial Equipment and Supply Company, LLC (IESC) and its principals, Mark Nystoriak and Sandra Nystoriak, of Latham, New York have agreed to pay $75,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act for selling counterfeit batteries to the federal government on a contract valued at $33,928.60.
Continue ReadingChainalysis Joins NCFTA, Enabling Advanced Blockchain Analysis to Fight Cyber-Crime
Chainalysis, the blockchain data platform, today announced that it has joined the National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA), a nonprofit corporation focused on identifying, validating, mitigating, and neutralizing cyber-crime threats. Chainalysis’ data platform equips the alliance with the same investigative tools that have been used to help solve some of the world’s most high-profile cyber criminal cases and grow consumer access to cryptocurrency safely.
Continue ReadingLondon singer charged with stealing $5 million from U.S. traders by breaking into their brokerage accounts, buying stocks to manipulate prices — and trading on the swings
Cybercriminal Charged with Unauthorized Computer Intrusion, Securities Fraud, Wire Fraud and Other Crimes
Continue ReadingLondon Singer Charged with Computer Intrusion, Money Laundering, Securities Fraud, Wire Fraud and Other Crimes
As alleged in the complaint, the defendant was part of a nefarious group that caused millions of dollars in losses to victims by engaging in a litany of cybercrimes, including widespread hacking, fraud, taking control of victims’ securities brokerage accounts, and trading in the name of the victims
Continue ReadingMember of hacking group sentenced for scheme that compromised tens of millions of debit and credit cards
Damage to banks, merchants, card companies and consumers estimated at more than $1 billion
Continue ReadingJustice Department Investigation Leads to Shutdown of Largest Online Darknet Marketplace
Russian Resident Indicted on Conspiracy Charges Related to Operating Hydra Market
Continue ReadingCourt-Authorized Disruption of Botnet Controlled by the Russian Federation’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU)
The operation copied and removed malware known as “Cyclops Blink” from the botnet’s command-and-control devices, disrupting the GRU’s control over thousands of infected devices worldwide. Victims must take additional steps to remediate the vulnerability and prevent malicious actors from further exploiting unpatched devices.
Continue ReadingGlobal Operation Disrupts Business Email Compromise Schemes
Following on the success of Operation Wire Wire and Operation reWired, the FBI conducted another significant, coordinated effort to disrupt Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes that intercept and steal wire transfers sent by businesses and individuals. The U.S. Department of Justice and international law enforcement partners carried out Operation Eagle Sweep over a three-month period and arrested 65 suspects in the United States and overseas, including 12 in Nigeria, eight in South Africa, two in Canada, and one in Cambodia. In parallel with Operation Eagle Sweep, Australia, Japan, and Nigeria conducted local operations targeting BEC actors.
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