Taylor Swift Ticket Hack, Mark Cuban’s Big Offer, Instagram Horror, Mozilla Privacy Scandal & ATM Heist
Cybercriminals pulled off a massive ATM heist, hackers stole $600K in Taylor Swift concert tickets, and Mark Cuban made a bold move for laid-off federal workers.
Instagram users were hit with a disturbing glitch, and Mozilla’s new terms sparked privacy fears. Here’s what happened this week.
1. Taylor Swift Concert Ticket Hackers Arrested for $600K Scheme
Two individuals were arrested for stealing and reselling over 900 Taylor Swift concert tickets using sophisticated cyber tactics.
Tyrone Rose and Shamara P. Simmons exploited security flaws in a ticket vendor’s system.
The hackers used automated credential stuffing and URL session hijacking to collect tickets.
They resold stolen tickets at an average of 300% above face value, generating over $600,000 in profit.
Authorities have now arrested the suspects, and StubHub is reinforcing its security measures. How can fans protect themselves from ticket fraud?
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2. Mark Cuban Proposes Opportunity for Laid-off Government Tech Workers
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban is encouraging recently laid-off engineers from a key government tech unit to form their own consulting firms.
The General Services Administration (GSA) shut down its 18F technology unit, affecting 70 employees.
18F was behind key government tools like Login.gov.
Cuban suggests these displaced workers start their own private firms to fill the gap.
Could this trigger a new wave of civic tech startups?
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3. Instagram's Disturbing Glitch Exposes Users to Real-Life Horror
A shocking Instagram error flooded users’ feeds with gruesome real-life violence, sparking outrage and concern.
Users reported seeing graphic videos of murders, animal abuse, and violent incidents.
Meta apologized, blaming an "unintended error," but skepticism remains.
The glitch has reignited discussions about social media content moderation and user safety.
Is Meta losing control over what appears on our feeds?
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4. Mozilla’s New Terms: Your Firefox Data May Not Be Yours
Mozilla has updated its Terms of Service, raising major privacy concerns.
Firefox now claims ownership of all information users input, including bookmarks and personal preferences.
This shift has sparked fears about data aggregation and potential misuse.
Users are urged to review the new terms and consider privacy-focused alternatives.
Has Mozilla abandoned its pro-privacy stance?
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5. Two Hackers Arrested for ATM Jackpotting Scheme Targeting U.S. Credit Unions
Federal prosecutors charged two members of the Tren de Aragua Gang for running a malware-driven ATM jackpotting operation across four states.
David Jose Gomez Cegarra and Jesus Segundo Hernandez-Gil exploited ATM vulnerabilities.
They stole over $300,000 using sophisticated malware.
The attacks highlight ongoing security weaknesses in outdated ATM systems.
What steps should banks take to prevent future attacks?
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