Internet Troll ‘Johnny Somali’ Given 6-Month Hard Labor Sentence in South Korea
American Internet Troll Sentenced in South Korea An internet personality known as Johnny Somali has been sentenced to six months in a labor prison in South Korea due to a series of controversial actions, including dancing on a monument dedicated to World War II sex slaves. The individual, whose real name is Ramzi Khalid Ismael, […]
FBI reveals internet crime losses of $20.9 billion in 2025
FBI Reports Alarming Trends in Internet Crime The FBI has unveiled its latest annual Internet Crime Report, and, frankly, the statistics are shocking. In the past year, over a million complaints—1,008,597 to be exact—were lodged with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), leading to nearly $20.9 billion in losses. Interestingly, there’s a worrying trend emerging: […]
The Iranian government’s internet shutdown is muffling millions and concealing executions, says an Iranian author.
Concerns Over Iran’s Internet Blackout and Human Rights Violations Amidst a tight internet blackout in Iran, voices are rising about the regime’s brutal actions against its citizens. An Iranian-American, Sheila Amir, recently highlighted how this near-total communication shutdown is obscuring widespread executions. She told the Post that the blackout, which has persisted for 1,000 hours […]
Mahsa Alert app supports Iranian citizens during conflict and internet shutdown
Conflict in Iran: Civilians Stranded Without Assistance As the U.S. and Israel continue their conflict with Iran, now in its fifth week, an alarming situation unfolds for more than 93 million civilians in Iran. These individuals find themselves trapped in a war zone, lacking essential missile warnings or reliable internet access. Additionally, around four million […]
Copper thieves disrupt internet and street lighting in Van Nuys
The issue of copper theft continues to trouble residents in Los Angeles. In Van Nuys, thieves have targeted internet cables, disrupting service and leaving neighborhoods dark. Surveillance footage captured the moment two individuals—one without a shirt and wearing a mask, the other in a hoodie—pulled copper wire from an underground access point. The incident took […]
Iran transfers large sums in cryptocurrency amid countrywide internet outage, report finds.
Cryptocurrency Ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Persist During Internet Blackout A cyberintelligence report reveals that cryptocurrency operations linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) continued functioning throughout the widespread internet outage following the U.S.-Israeli assaults on February 28. This persistence enabled the movement of hundreds of millions of dollars in virtual currency outside the […]
Iran enforces internet blackout following attacks on Tehran by Israel and the U.S.
Iran experienced an internet blackout on Saturday following military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, as reported by worldwide internet monitoring organizations. Hours after the airstrikes—targeting key infrastructure and reportedly resulting in numerous casualties among regime officials in Tehran—NetBlocks CEO Alp Toker noted a significant decline in connectivity. Connectivity has begun to […]
New legislation aims at California after the state raised millions for phone and internet services for deceased individuals
Bill Introduced to Address Fraud in Federal Lifeline Program On Thursday, federal lawmakers presented a bill designed to tackle suspected fraud in a federal initiative that funds phone and internet services for deceased individuals. Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa is focusing on the Lifeline program, which offers subsidies to low-income Americans. This move comes after […]
Reasons Behind the Rise of Circle Internet Stock Today
Shares of Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) surged on Wednesday following the release of impressive growth metrics from the stablecoin network operator. By the end of trading, Circle’s stock had climbed over 35%. Circle’s reserve income saw a remarkable 69% increase year-over-year, reaching $733 million in the fourth quarter. This growth occurred despite the Federal […]
GenZ children were test subjects for life on the internet.
Big Tech and the Impact on Childhood Last week, major tech firms found themselves under scrutiny as Mark Zuckerberg testified regarding Instagram’s harmful effects in a significant lawsuit. The case was brought by a young California woman, referred to as KGM, who claims that social media ruined her formative years. The situation surrounding KGM is […]