Cargo thieves are now stealing millions in data center hardware, not just GPUs and consoles
Illinois cops just recovered $2.3 million worth of AI data center equipment
Stolen Apple Mac mini resurfaces on Facebook Marketplace as thief posts serial number and license plate
A criminal mastermind at work
Android phones are getting smarter about detecting when they've been stolen
The operating system's multi-layered defenses are improving, especially in Brazil
North Korean hackers stole $2 billion in crypto, and the year's not over
Rising social engineering attacks are behind the surge in these crypto hauls
UK police use Find My to catch thieves who smuggled 40,000 phones to China over the last year
Busted gang responsible for nearly half of all mobile phone thefts in London
Anker paid Eufy owners $2 per video to train its AI (even for staged thefts)
Tech companies are increasingly paying users for data to train AI models
Copper cable theft hits Germany's electric vehicle charging network
Motorists left frustrated
Teen hacker from notorious Scattered Spider ring sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
He also agreed to pay $13 million in restitution as part of his plea deal
In a nutshell: A Palm Coast, Florida, man linked to a notorious hacking crew will spend the next decade in federal prison after admitting to a multimillion-dollar cybercrime spree that relied on SIM-swapping attacks to steal cryptocurrency. The sentencing closes a two-year investigation that exposed one of the largest fraud schemes tied to a group known as Scattered Spider.
Intel engineer who stole documents for Microsoft job fined $34,000 but avoids prison
The engineer is leaving the technology industry to pursue a new career in vineyard management
Former ASML and NXP engineer jailed for leaking chipmaking secrets to Russia
Crime doesn't pay
In context: As tensions rise over semiconductor dominance, intellectual property tied to chip manufacturing has become a prime target for espionage. Companies like ASML and NXP sit at the center of this strategic tech battleground, making any breach not just a corporate concern but a geopolitical one. A recent case in the Netherlands highlights just how far some actors are willing to go to access this sensitive technology.
Stolen iPhones disabled by Apple's anti-theft tech after Los Angeles looting
California has ramped up penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
Android is making stolen phones unusable with enhanced theft protection
New and improved Factory Reset Protection
Record $1.5 billion crypto heist hits exchange, Ethereum reserves drained
Bybit CEO assures user funds are safe, victims to be fully reimbursed
ChargePoint unveils "anti-vandalism" EV charger cables designed to deter copper thieves
Cut-resistant cables make slicing more difficult
Thieves steal $1.5 million worth of Oculus VR headsets, $900K in Microsoft goods during truck heists
And sold it to someone in Florida for a fraction of the price
Panic somehow recovered $400,000 of stolen Playdate handhelds after botched delivery
Company employees rooted out the robbers with old fashioned "detective work"
TSA fail: Man arrested for stealing boarding pass QR codes with his phone's camera
Used picture of one passenger's pass to get through TSA and another to board the plane
Former Google engineer indicted for allegedly stealing AI secrets while stealthily running a startup in China
He must have had a busy schedule
Canada moves to ban the Flipper Zero amid rising auto theft concerns
Who knew a toy-like security testing device could prove to be such a menace?
Bottom line: The popularity of the Flipper Zero has Canadian officials on edge. While the tool's capabilities do raise concerns, the knee-jerk prohibition highlights the tricky balance between empowering white-hat hackers and preventing malicious misuse of technology.
Scammers trick company employee using video call filled with deepfakes of execs, steal $25 million
The victim was the only real person on the video conference call
Every iPhone user should know about iOS 17's upcoming anti-theft feature
It could deter thieves who discover users' passcodes
Little-known iPhone setting allows thieves to take over your Apple account
Something that should make your Apple ID safer can quickly turn into the opposite
Car thieves using fake JBL speakers, not keys, to steal vehicles in just minutes
Bumper and taillight damage could indicate more than just another bad driver