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world23 days ago

Nigerian Schoolchildren Kidnapping Crisis: All Released and Reuniting with Families

A final group of 130 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren has been released and is expected to reunite with their families, ending a month-long ordeal amid Nigeria's ongoing security challenges involving kidnappings by armed groups. The incident highlights the country's broader security issues, including banditry and jihadist activities, with thousands of victims and significant ransom payments, and has drawn international concern and threats of military intervention.

via The Guardian|
#kidnapping#nigeria#ransom
crime1 year ago

TikToker Jiare Schneider Found Dead After 10-Day Search Amid Fake Hostage Claims

The family of deceased TikToker Jiare Schneider is being harassed by fraudsters claiming to hold him hostage, despite his confirmed death. These scammers have been demanding ransom payments, exploiting the family's grief and using contact information from missing-person flyers. Jiare's sister, Jasnique Woods, has reported the harassment to the police, but no arrests have been made. The family continues to receive threats even after Jiare's body was found, and they are focused on uncovering the cause of his death.

via TMZ|
#crime#fraud#harassment
cybersecurity1 year ago

"Ticketmaster Data Breach Exposes 560 Million Users"

Ticketmaster has been hacked, compromising personal information of 560 million users. The hacking group ShinyHunters is demanding $500,000 in ransom to prevent the sale of the stolen data. Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, is investigating the breach and working to mitigate risks. Despite the severity, Live Nation does not expect a significant impact on its business operations. Ticketmaster has a history of both being hacked and engaging in illegal hacking activities.

via Engadget|
#cyber-attack#cybersecurity#data-breach
cybersecurity1 year ago

Ticketmaster Data Breach Confirmed, Hacker Selling Info on Dark Web

Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, confirmed a data breach affecting potentially 560 million customers, with hackers ShinyHunters claiming responsibility. The stolen data includes personal details and partial credit card information. The hackers are demanding a $500,000 ransom to prevent the data from being sold. The breach is part of a larger hacking campaign involving other companies like Santander. Live Nation is investigating and working to mitigate risks, while the FBI and Australian government are also involved. Users are advised to be vigilant against potential scams exploiting the breach.

via BBC.com|
#cyber-attack#cybersecurity#data-breach
cybersecurity1 year ago

Ticketmaster Hack Exposes Data of Over 500 Million Users

Hackers from the group ShinyHunters claim to have stolen personal data from 560 million Ticketmaster users, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit card details. They are demanding a $500,000 ransom to prevent the data from being sold. The Australian government and the FBI are investigating, but Ticketmaster has not confirmed the breach. Cybersecurity experts caution that the claims could be exaggerated or false.

via BBC.com|
#cybersecurity#data-breach#ransom
world-news1 year ago

"Over 200 Abducted Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed After Weeks in Captivity"

Nearly 300 schoolchildren abducted in northwest Nigeria have been freed after over two weeks in captivity, with at least 1,400 students kidnapped from Nigerian schools since 2014. The release follows the abduction of 287 students from a school in Kaduna state on March 7, with the identity of the abductors known to some individuals. Ransoms are commonly paid for kidnappings in Nigeria, often arranged by families, and it is rare for officials to admit to the payments. The release was attributed to the efforts of Nigerian security forces and officials, with the governor expressing gratitude for their coordination and successful outcome.

via NBC News|
#bandit-groups#kidnapping#nigeria
crime-kidnapping1 year ago

"Kidnapped Nigerian School Children Face Threat of Massacre Over $622,000 Ransom"

Gunmen who kidnapped 287 school children in Nigeria have demanded a ransom of $621,848 and threatened to kill all the students if their demands are not met. The perpetrators stated that the kidnapping was in retaliation against the government and security agencies for killing their gang members. The children were taken from a school in Kaduna state, and while some were rescued, 287 remain with the kidnappers. The state government is working to ensure the safe return of the pupils and students, but the region has seen recurring incidents of kidnappings for ransom by bandits in recent years.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#bandits#crime-kidnapping#kidnapping
crime-kidnapping1 year ago

"Ransom Demand: Gunmen Kidnap Over 300 School Children in Nigeria"

Gunmen who kidnapped 287 school children in Nigeria have demanded a ransom of $622,000 and threatened to kill all the students if their demands are not met. The perpetrators stated that the kidnapping was in retaliation against the government and security agencies for killing their gang members. The children were taken from a school in Kaduna state, and while some have been rescued, 287 remain with the kidnappers. The state government is working to ensure the safe return of the students, but the region has seen recurring incidents of kidnappings for ransom in recent years.

via CNN|
#bandits#crime-kidnapping#kidnapping
cybersecurity1 year ago

Ransomware Groups' Disappearing Acts: Exit Scams and FBI Takedowns

The hackers responsible for the breach at UnitedHealth Group, known as Blackcat or ALPHV, have seemingly disappeared, replacing their website with a bogus law enforcement statement. Security experts suspect it to be an "exit scam," where hackers feign shutdown to pocket money and rebrand. Prior to this, the hackers claimed to have stolen sensitive records from UnitedHealth and allegedly cheated associates out of a $22 million ransom. The FBI and Europol have not commented, and UnitedHealth has not confirmed whether a ransom was paid.

via Reuters|
#cyberattack#cybersecurity#exit-scam
crime2 years ago

"Nigerian Family Pays Ransom for Abuja Sisters' Release Despite Police Disagreement"

The Nigerian police did not rescue four kidnapped sisters and their cousin in Abuja as previously claimed, with the family revealing that they paid a ransom for their release after one sister was killed by the kidnappers. The family clarified that the police had no role in the rescue and that they had to pay a ransom of $68,000. Kidnapping has become a prevalent issue in Nigeria, with criminal gangs using it as a means to make money, and a controversial law criminalizing ransom payments was passed in 2022.

via BBC.com|
#crime#family#kidnapping
kidnapping-and-ransom2 years ago

"Abuja Kidnapping: Family's Ransom, Police Rescue, and Emotional Ordeal"

Family members of the Al-Kadriyar girls revealed that they paid ransom to bandits for the release of five of the six kidnapped girls, contradicting reports by the FCT police and Nigerian Army that the girls and other victims were rescued through their joint efforts. The uncles of the girls stated that they paid the ransom and the police were not involved, while the soldiers only assisted in locating the girls and providing a cover for their retrieval. The FCT Police Command had earlier claimed that the girls and other abducted victims were rescued from the bandits’ den in Kajuru forest in Kaduna State by a joint team of policemen and soldiers of the Nigerian Army.

via Punch Newspapers|
#abuja#bandits#kidnapping
crime-and-safety2 years ago

Abuja Kidnapping: Sisters Rescued by Nigerian Police and Army

Nigerian police have rescued five sisters who were kidnapped from their home in Abuja earlier this month, with one sister being killed by the kidnappers. The girls were freed in a joint police-army operation in a forest in northern Nigeria, and have been reunited with their family. Kidnapping has become a widespread issue in Nigeria, with criminal gangs using it as a means to make money. Despite government promises to address the problem, the emergency continues, prompting calls for intensified efforts to end the security crisis.

via BBC.com|
#crime-and-safety#kidnapping#nigeria
crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Chinese Student Rescued from 'Cyber Kidnapping' Ordeal in Utah Mountains"

Kai Zhuang, a Chinese exchange student, was the victim of a "cyber kidnapping" scam where his family in China paid $80,000 in ransom after receiving manipulated images and threats. Zhuang was instructed by scammers to isolate himself in the Utah wilderness, leading to a police search that eventually found him alive but distressed. This incident is part of a growing trend targeting foreign students, particularly from China, where scammers use isolation tactics and artificial intelligence to create convincing fake evidence of a kidnapping. The FBI and local law enforcement are aware of these scams, which have been on the radar since at least 2017, and are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any such incidents without paying ransoms.

via Forbes|
##artificialintelligence#crime-and-safety
crime2 years ago

"Foreign Exchange Student Rescued in Utah Amid 'Cyber Kidnapping' Ordeal"

Kai Zhuang, a 17-year-old Chinese exchange student, was found in the Utah mountains after a suspected "cyber-kidnapping" incident. His family in China paid an $80,000 ransom following threats from scammers. Zhuang was discovered in a tent, cold and scared, with limited supplies and several phones believed to be used for the kidnapping ruse. He had previously been stopped by police during an earlier camping attempt. After being found, he was medically cleared and reunited with his family.

via PEOPLE|
##crime#cyberkidnapping