A Florida man was sentenced to prison last week for his role in a hacking scheme that resulted in the theft of approximately $1 million in cryptocurrency. The 20–year-old Orlando man, identified as Jordan Dave Persad, was found guilty of hacking into victims’ email accounts and hijacking their phone numbers to gain access to cryptocurrency […]
A Florida circuit court is dealing with a cyberattack that is hindering operations. In a statement posted on its website, Florida’s First Judicial Circuit confirmed that “an information technology security event” was causing issues, prompting an investigation that is currently ongoing. “This event will significantly affect court operations across the Circuit, impacting courts in Escambia, […]
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, earlier this month made a $1.2 million payment for what they believed was a legitimate bill from Moss Construction. The city later learned the request was fraudulent, according to an update last week by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, which has offered few details about the ongoing investigation. The seven-figure payment, made […]