A major hacker was sentenced to 3 years in prison for running one of the biggest hacker marketplaces called ‘BreachForums.’ Federal appeals court overturned the original slap-on-the-wrist sentence for Conor Fitzpatrick, the 22-year-old mastermind behind BreachForums. His new three-year prison term represents a dramatic shift from the 17 days of “time served” he received in […]

A group of Michigan House Republicans has introduced legislation that would ban pornography across the state and impose severe criminal penalties for violations. House Bill 4938, called the “Anticorruption of Public Morals Act,” was introduced on September 11, 2025, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. What the Bill Targets Representatives Josh Schriver, Joseph Pavlov,

Users of pirate IPTV services will face government fines plus civil lawsuits from media companies seeking thousands in damages for illegal streaming. Italian authorities have issued fines to over 2,500 illegal IPTV users since the start of 2025, but that’s only the first wave of punishment. Under legislation passed in 2023, consumers caught using pirate

A Russian ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on a US broadcaster that exposed passports and financial data of 800+ employees. The Termite ransomware group posted on their dark web site claiming responsibility for breaching News-Press & Gazette Company (NPG), an American media broadcaster. This cyber gang follows typical ransomware tactics by posting

Luxury fashion giant Kering has confirmed a massive data breach affecting its premium brands, including Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen. The attack, carried out by notorious hacker group Shiny Hunters, compromised personal information from approximately 7.4 million customers worldwide. Details of the Gucci Data Breach The breach occurred in April 2025, though Kering didn’t publicly

A Memphis federal court sentenced Steven Hale to over 4 years in prison for stealing hundreds of pre-release DVDs and Blu-ray discs from his former employer. The 37-year-old Tennessee man worked at an unnamed disc manufacturing company between 2021 and 2022. The Spider-Man Connection Hale’s theft made headlines when “Spider-Man: No Way Home” appeared on