Edward Coristine's Connection to Cybercrime Gang EGodly

Edward Coristine, a member of Elon Musk's DOGE Service team, had previously provided support to a cybercrime gang named EGodly, which engaged in illegal activities like cyberstalking and data trafficking. Coristine's connection to EGodly was revealed through digital records. Despite his questionable past, he is now a senior adviser at the State Department and CISA. Concerns have been raised about his involvement with a group that has gained access to government networks.

Enslavement of Indian Nationals by Cybercrime Rings in Southeast Asia

Indian nationals rescued from enslavement by cybercrime rings in Southeast Asia have been brought home from Thailand by the Indian Air Force. Criminal gangs used fake job ads to lure people into camps where they were enslaved as email and telephone scammers. Victims were forced to work in rackets such as crypto fraud, illegal online gambling, and online dating swindles. Wang Xing, a young Chinese actor, was kidnapped by Thai gangsters and rescued in a secretive operation by Thai police. Southeast Asian governments cracked down on scam centers, leading to the rescue of over 7,000 prisoners. Organized crime experts say most scam rings are run by Chinese bosses.

Chinese Nationals Charged in Global Cybercrime Campaigns

Twelve Chinese nationals, including hackers and law enforcement officers, have been charged for global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. agencies, and universities. The cases detail a hacking-for-hire ecosystem in China funded by the government. The indictments reveal activities targeting Chinese dissidents, religious organizations, and media outlets in the U.S. The hackers charged the Chinese government between $10,000 and $75,000 for each email inbox successfully hacked.

Cybercrime involving ticket fraud at Taylor Swift concerts

A cybercrime crew stole and resold over 900 digital tickets to Taylor Swift concerts and other events on StubHub, making over $600,000 in profits. Two individuals were arrested and charged with grand larceny, computer tampering, and conspiracy.

Airline Scammers Targeting Travelers on Social Media

Scammers are posing as airline customer service agents on social media in order to steal travelers' personal information during flight disruptions. Cybercrime is a growing threat with scammers using deceptive tactics to gain trust and extract sensitive data.

Ransomware attack on London hospitals

A Russian cyber gang named Qilin is believed to be behind a ransomware attack that disrupted London hospitals, leading to canceled operations and appointments. The attack targeted Synnovis, a pathology lab services provider for the National Health Service, causing serious disruption to healthcare services.

Chinese National Arrested for Running Botnet and Cyber Crimes

A Chinese national was arrested for running a botnet that generated $99 million in profits through criminal activities, including identity theft, child exploitation, and financial fraud. Authorities seized $29 million in cryptocurrency and Wang used the illicit gains to purchase properties in several countries.

Financial Sextortion: The Fastest-Growing Cybercrime

Financial sextortion, a modern cybercrime, preys on young men and teenage boys by coercing explicit images for ransom. Victims, often minors, face devastating consequences including suicide. Law enforcement struggles to combat scammers based abroad, while parents and cybersecurity experts advocate for better protections from tech companies.

Financial Sextortion Scam Targeting Young Men and Boys

David falls victim to a financial sextortion scam after engaging with a fake profile named Chelsea on Instagram. The scammer demands money in exchange for not sharing explicit photos with David's family and friends. The scam preys on young men and boys, leading to devastating consequences for some victims.