What is Catfishing? The term “Catfishing” refers to a predator who takes information and images, typically from other people, and uses that information to create a new identity for themselves. In some cases, the predator steals another individual’s complete identity, including their image, date of birth and residency, to create […]
Category: Cybercrime
photo illustrations BY CAM POLLACK/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL; AP (3), GETTY IMAGES (2), ZUMA PRESS By Joseph De Avila – May 17, 2023 Shaquille O’Neal, the 7-foot-1-inch NBA Hall of Famer turned actor, sports analyst and entertainer, is all over TV and has millions of social-media followers. He is one of […]
Let’s first start with the terms. Blockchain is the technology that enables the existence of cryptocurrency. The best known cryptocurrency is referred to as Bitcoin. Bitcoin is the one for which blockchain technology, as is currently known, was created. Cryptocurrency is a medium of exchange, such as the U.S. dollar, […]
FBI Warns of Child Sexual Abuse Material Being Displayed During Zoom Meetings The FBI wants to warn people about the dark side of Zoom, where criminals can hijack your meetings and display child sexual abuse material. Nearly 200 active FBI investigations are underway nationwide. FBI Supervisory Special Agent Tim Wolford […]
Our investigators and researchers at Sunset Blvd. Investigations (SBI) want to remind everyone to be vigilant with their personal data. Just as we safeguard our home environment from burglars seeking to forcibly break-in and steal our most treasured possessions, we must be equally attentive in the 21st Century at protecting […]
