01.01.19 Security Hackers claim to have insurance data linked to 9/11 attacks It's an extortion attempt masquerading as a public service. By J. Fingas, 01.01.19 save Save share
11.28.18 11.28.18 in Security US charges Iranian hackers over $30 million ransomware spree They reportedly extorted money from hospitals and local governments. By J. Fingas, 11.28.18 save Save share View
05.18.18 05.18.18 in Internet Four men linked to Mugshots.com have been charged with extortion The site publishes booking photos and charges people to have them removed. By M. Locklear, 05.18.18 save Save share View
05.22.17 05.22.17 in Internet Copyright troll lawyer is finally disbarred for fraud Extortion isn't legal, either, sir. By R. LeFebvre, 05.22.17 save Save share View
04.30.17 04.30.17 in Security 'Orange is the New Black' hackers may have stolen 36 other shows 'New Girl' and 'Portlandia' are among the shows reportedly affected. By J. Fingas, 04.30.17 save Save share View
11.28.16 11.28.16 in Security San Francisco transit hackers threaten to expose data They claim they want improved safety from Muni, but the ransom suggests otherwise. By J. Fingas, 11.28.16 save Save share View
04.12.16 04.12.16 in Security Experts crack nasty ransomware that locks your PC and your backup Sometimes even CHKDSK isn't safe. By M. Smith, 04.12.16 save Save share View
07.17.15 07.17.15 21-year-old charged with sextortion crimes A 21-year-old has been charged with hacking teen girls' social media accounts and holding them hostage until they provided explicit images of themselves. By D. Cooper, 07.17.15 save Save share View
07.07.15 07.07.15 The FBI needs your help finding 250 sextortion victims Lucas Michael Chansler is a 26-year-old sexual predator sentenced to 105 years in prison after ple... By A. Tarantola, 07.07.15 save Save share View
01.18.07 01.18.07 Apple to charge $1.99 for 802.11n enabler CNet reports that Apple has confirmed reports that it will charge to distribute the 802.11n enabler... By E. Sadun, 01.18.07 save Save share View
