Computer crime

The U.S. Department of Justice and French authorities shut down an alleged money laundering destination for crypto criminals on Thursday.On Jan. 19, the Justice Department charged Anatoly Legkodymov, a Russian national and senior executive…

Bluetooth tagging devices are catching on, and keeping an eye out on the world in ways never before possible. For that relative who is always losing track of their keys or wallet, these devices from Apple, Samsung and some niche gadget…

Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMore than 147 million people's data was compromisedIn the wake of Equifax's 2017 data breach, which compromised the personal information of more than 147 million consumers — including names, birthdates…

The holidays are an important season for hackers, too. Phishing attempts typically jump during the holiday season, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which means online shoppers scouring for gift deals need to be on the…

Small and medium-sized businesses face a big threat from cyberattacks and hackers, according to a special agent in the FBI's cyber division."The large businesses continue to invest in their cybersecurity and enhance their cybersecurity…

The Yeti logo is seen on a cooler for sale at the company's flagship store in Austin, Texas.Sergio Flores | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOver the past few months, Americans have been receiving emails promising them a free Yeti backpack cooler…

Fitness trackers, which help keep tabs on sleep quality, heart rate and other biological metrics, are a popular way to help Americans improve their health and well-being. There are many types of trackers on the market, including those from…

You'll probably spend some time this weekend going through Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Unfortunately, scammers are counting on that.Shoppers spent nearly $20 billion online between Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2021, making the…

Omar Marques | LightRocket | Getty ImagesDraftKings said Monday there is no evidence the online betting platform's systems were breached following a report that some users were hacked.An unknown number of users discovered unusual activity…

FTX filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. on Nov. 11, 2022, seeking court protection as it looks for a way to return money to users.Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesHackers who stole around $477 million worth of cryptocurrency from…