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Tennessee man linked to 764 accused of series of crimes against children dating back to 2022

Cyber Scoop May 29, 2026

Tennessee man linked to 764 accused of series of...

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Latvian national sentenced for ransomware attacks run by former Conti leaders

Cyber Scoop May 5, 2026

Latvian national sentenced for ransomware attacks run by former...

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Scottish man pleads guilty to attack spree that created Scattered Spider’s notoriety

Cyber Scoop April 21, 2026

Scottish man pleads guilty to attack spree that created...

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Feds say another DigitalMint negotiator ran ransomware attacks and extorted $75 million

Cyber Scoop March 12, 2026

Feds say another DigitalMint negotiator ran ransomware attacks and...

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Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in prison for running phony tax refund scheme

Cyber Scoop February 18, 2026

Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in prison for...

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Alleged 764 member arrested, charged with CSAM possession in New York

Cyber Scoop February 5, 2026

Alleged 764 member arrested, charged with CSAM possession in...

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DOJ seizes piracy sites, Italian police dismantle illegal IPTV operation

Cyber Scoop January 30, 2026

DOJ seizes piracy sites, Italian police dismantle illegal IPTV...

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Lawmakers wonder when Trump administration will weigh on soon-expired surveillance powers

Cyber Scoop January 28, 2026

Senate judiciary presses for answers ahead of FISA deadline...

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Former incident responders plead guilty to ransomware attack spree

Cyber Scoop December 19, 2025

Former incident responders plead guilty to ransomware attack spree...

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Alleged 764 member faces up to 69 years in prison for string of suspected violent crimes

Cyber Scoop October 29, 2025

Alleged 764 member faces up to 69 years in...

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