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Florida ransomware expert said his company could decrypt attacks without paying hackers; prosecutors allege he charged victims more than $19 million while secretly sending over $8 million in ransom payments

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Florida ransomware expert said his company could decrypt attacks without paying hackers; prosecutors allege he charged victims more than $19 million while secretly sending over $8 million in ransom payments

Prosecutors allege that Pinhasi secretly paid hackers for decryption keys while charging clients much higher fees. A Florida cybersecurity expert who claimed his company could recover data locked by ransomware without paying hackers has been charged with fraud in the United States. Federal prosecutors allege that Zohar Pinhasi, 50, secretly paid cybercriminals to obtain decryption … Read more

Royal Navy sailor charged under UK National Security Act of spying for Russia

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Royal Navy sailor charged under UK National Security Act of spying for Russia

This is a court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Royal Navy sailor Teddy Young appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London. (AP Photo) A 24-year-old Royal Navy sailor has been charged under the UK’s National Security Act over allegations that he prepared to pass sensitive defence and intelligence information to a foreign power.Able Seaman … Read more

Indian-origin doctor mom arrested and charged in Florida as she watched 7-year-old drown. She said she froze, she was not strong enough to pull him from water

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Indian-origin doctor mom arrested and charged in Florida as she watched 7-year-old drown. She said she froze, she was not strong enough to pull him from water

Indian-origin doctor mom arrested and charged in Florida for a child’s drowning under her watch. A Louisiana doctor, Sukanthini Subbiah, has been arrested by the Orlando Police Department in Florida and charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter as she was present when seven-year-old Khushil Bandi drowned. The incident took place on April 10 but the arrest … Read more

Federal prosecutors say a Louisiana group rented homes, insured them and caused about 13 residential fires between 2019 and 2026, then filed claims for fabricated losses; seven people have now been charged

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Federal prosecutors say a Louisiana group rented homes, insured them and caused about 13 residential fires between 2019 and 2026, then filed claims for fabricated losses; seven people have now been charged

​All seven defendants face wire fraud and arson-related federal charges. (FBI photo) Federal prosecutors in Louisiana charged seven people on Tuesday, in an alleged insurance fraud and arson scheme involving about 13 residential fires between 2019 and 2026. Authorities say the group rented homes, obtained insurance policies and then allegedly caused fires at the properties … Read more

Amare Woods, Cameron Lewis, Kayla Smith: 3 University of South Alabama students charged over alleged Trump threats on social media

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Three University of South Alabama students face federal charges over alleged social media threats against Trump before his Alabama rally. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Three University of South Alabama students have been arrested and charged with allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump on social media before his campaign rally at the Mobile, Alabama, campus. Three University of South Alabama students face federal charges over alleged social media threats against Trump before his Alabama rally. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) (AP … Read more

Indian man arrested and charged in California for drunk driving, running over a woman and then fleeing the scene

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Indian man arrested and charged in California for drunk driving, running over a woman and then fleeing the scene

Indian man arrested in California for drunk driving, hit and run. A 31-year-old Indian man has been charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after he ran over and killed a woman and then fled the scene. Fresno County man Sunil appeared in the court on Friday on multiple felony charges in connection with the … Read more

Two Iranians in UK charged over terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community

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Two Iranians in UK charged over terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community

A police car patrols the area around the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester Two Iranian nationals have been charged in the UK over an alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community, with police accusing the men of carrying out reconnaissance and trying to obtain components and equipment for an improvised explosive device.According to … Read more

California couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park have been charged with murder

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California couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park have been charged with murder

DUBLIN, Calif. — A California couple has been charged with murder after authorities say they shot their son-in-law to death Saturday in a public park, days before he and the couple’s daughter were set for a hearing in a bitter divorce case. California couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park have been charged with … Read more

Two Indian nationals charged with selling fake Ozempic in US

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Two Indian nationals charged with selling fake Ozempic in US

Washington, Two Indian nationals have been charged with conspiracy and smuggling related to an alleged transnational counterfeit prescription drug distribution scheme in a US federal court in Florida. Two Indian nationals charged with selling fake Ozempic in US The indictment by a federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida alleges that Swapandip Roy, … Read more

UK far-right activist charged over Channel incident

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UK far-right activist charged over Channel incident

A prominent British anti-migrant activist was charged with criminal damage linked to the alleged slashing of a dinghy in the Channel earlier this week, UK police said Thursday. UK far-right activist charged over Channel incident It came as the interior ministry confirmed 781 people arrived in Britain on Wednesday after crossing the busy waterway from … Read more