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Nobody’s home, just as the sender intended. AndreyPopov/ iStock via Getty Images Plus Online shopping isn’t just a convenient way to buy batteries, diapers, computers and other stuff without going to a brick-and-mortar store. Many Americans also use the internet to quietly acquire illegal, fake and stolen items. Guns, prescription drugs no doctor has ordered … Read more
David Maimon’s cybersecurity research group noticed a flood of checks in underground markets, which opened a window into much broader criminal activity. Collage by Kimberly Patch Professor David Maimon is director of the Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group at Georgia State University. He and his group are well familiar with what happens on the dark web, … Read more
In January 2020, Debi Gamber studied a computer screen filled with information on scores of check deposits. As a manager for eight years at a TD Bank branch in the Baltimore suburb of Essex, she had reviewed a flurry of account activity as a security measure. These transactions, though, from the ATM of a tiny … Read more
Loot stolen from the U.S. Postal Service is displayed on the dark web. Via Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group The types of crimes that use drop accounts are multiplying rapidly, but there are ways to decrease your chances of becoming a victim. Do not mail checks from anywhere but your local post office. Not even your … Read more
Colorado River toad Shutterstock The internet has made it easier for people to buy and sell a huge variety of wildlife – from orchids, cacti and fungi to thousands of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish, as well as insects, corals and other invertebrates. But alongside legal trade in wildlife, there’s a dark twin – illegal … Read more
In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the findings of Australian studies and the World Anti-Doping Agency regarding such activities. According to these studies, the internet has become a hub for illegal drug sales and performance-enhancing drug use in sports. The ease of access to the internet has made it convenient … Read more
on the World Anti-Doping Agency. In recent years, doping in sports has become an increasingly prevalent issue. Athletes are constantly seeking ways to gain an advantage, using drugs and other performance-enhancing methods to boost their performance. However, with the rise of the internet, it has become easier for athletes to access these drugs quickly, cheaply, … Read more
On December 3, 2021, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) announced that it had confiscated seven terabytes of data and a record amount of bitcoins through a large-scale investigation into a darknet service that was a significant meeting place for cybercriminals. The darknet has become a preferred platform for cybercriminals to conduct nefarious activities promptly. … Read more
The police have shut down “ChipMixer,” a digital currency mixing service, on suspicion of laundering 2.8 billion euros acquired through criminal activities on the darknet. The move is part of a broader effort to crack down on money laundering and illicit activities in the digital currency space. Digital currency mixing services have become a popular … Read more
Wiesbaden/Frankfurt – The Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) and the Zentralstelle zur Bekämpfung der Internetkriminalität (ZIT) of the Generalstaatsanwaltschaft are two important institutions in the fight against cybercrime. As the world becomes more reliant on technology, the danger of online criminal activities has also increased. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into the roles and responsibilities … Read more