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health2 years ago•4 min saved

Dangerous Consequences: The Perils of Online Counterfeit 'Skinny Drugs'

A single mother from Oxfordshire, England, nearly died after injecting herself with a counterfeit weight-loss drug she purchased online. Michelle Sword, 45, collapsed and suffered a seizure when her blood sugar dropped to dangerously low levels. She had previously tried the drug legitimately in 2020 and found it effective for weight loss. However, after gaining weight again, she decided to obtain the medication without a prescription. Sword warns others against purchasing drugs online and urges them to go through legitimate means. Her story comes after health authorities warned of the rise in fraudulent weight-loss drugs, with some containing insulin instead of the intended active ingredient.

via New York Post |

#counterfeit-drugs #health #health-risks

cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

Child's Online Purchase: AK-47 Delivered to Doorstep

An 8-year-old boy in the Netherlands managed to purchase an AK-47 off the dark web without his mother's knowledge, using code phrases and online games to mask his activities. The purchases started with small items and escalated to the gun, which was shipped from Poland to Bulgaria to avoid customs. The concerned parent discovered the situation when the gun arrived at their doorstep and has since turned it over to the police. The boy's involvement with international hackers led his mother to seek help from law enforcement and his school, but her concerns were dismissed. She took matters into her own hands, educated herself about cybersecurity, and helped her son break off contact with the hackers. Now, she works as a Cyber Special Volunteer with the Dutch Police to raise awareness about the ease with which young people can engage in hacking activities.

via New York Post |

#cybercrime #cybersecurity #dark-web

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Apple debuts Pay Later service for convenient payments."

Apple has launched Apple Pay Later, a service that allows users to split purchases into four payments over six weeks for in-app and online purchases made through merchants that accept Apple Pay. The loans have no interest and no fees, and users can manage, track, and repay them in their Apple Wallet. Individuals can apply for loans between $50 and $1,000 without impacting their credit score, and payments will be authenticated using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. The service will be available to select users initially, with plans to expand access in the coming months.

via CNBC|

#apple #apple-pay-later #business