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Hackers Are Taking Over 'Warzone' Accounts and Extorting Owners
Multiple hacking victims said Activision has not helped them regain access to their accounts either.
Chinese Students in Australia Are Faking Their Own Kidnappings. Here’s Why
Police are investigating a global extortion racket that has seen families being swindled out of millions of dollars.
Toronto Cop Suspended for Alleged Extortion Arrested for Drunk Street Racing
According to Ontario's sunshine list, the low-ranking cop made $170,000 in 2018. He continues to collect a paycheck.
Inside an Instagram Celebrity Hacking Campaign
Hackers targeted an adult film star. A white hat hacker decided to help.
Influencers Pay Thousands to Get Back Into Their Hacked Instagram Accounts
A white hat hacker who used to help for free is now charging hacked influencers to help them regain access to their accounts.
Secret Cameras Hidden in Lipsticks Were Used in India’s Biggest Sex Scandal
The extortion racket run by five women, which involved blackmailing politicians, businessmen and bureaucrats, used high-tech gear to secretly record victims.
86-Year-Old Wanted a Free Panera Birthday Bagel, Got Sextortion Emails Instead
"I said this is the most bizarre thing I've ever seen, and I have to go tell all my water aerobics buddies about this letter."
A Legal War Is Raging Over “Natural” Boner Pills
The Texas company behind "TriSteel" is suing hundreds of small shopkeepers over "natural" sexual enhancement pills.
After Wave of Complaints, Instagram Tests New Methods to Recover Hacked Accounts
Motherboard previously reported how hackers were holding high-profile Instagram accounts for ransom, and how some influencers had to turn to white-hat hackers for help.
Hackers Steal and Ransom Financial Data Related to Some of the World’s Largest Companies
The data was stolen from Citycomp, which provides internet infrastructure for dozens of companies including Oracle, Airbus, Toshiba, and Volkswagen.
‘Sexually Extorted’ MP Tony Clement Sexted Two Ivory Coast Men
After news of the alleged extortion broke late last year, the Conservative’s creepy online behaviour came to light.
New Lawsuit Claims Mariah Carey's Former Assistant Was Urinated On at Work
Buzzfeed News obtained this new suit this week. It was filed in response to a suit from Carey that claimed her assistant Lianna Shakhnazaryan was attempting to extort her.