Canada Arrests Kimwolf DDoS Botnet Operator in US-Led Crackdown

In a major cybercrime crackdown, a 23-year-old Canadian man, Jacob Butler, has been arrested and charged with operating the notorious Kimwolf DDoS botnet, which targeted vulnerable devices like digital photo frames and web cameras. If convicted, Butler faces up to 10 years in prison for aiding and abetting computer intrusion.

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Canada Arrests Kimwolf DDoS Botnet Operator in US-Led Crackdown

Learn how Canada arrested a Kimwolf DDoS botnet operator in a US-led crackdown and what it means for cybersecurity, read the details now and stay informed.

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US Cybersecurity Workers Jailed for Aiding BlackCat Ransomware Gang

Meet Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin, two cybersecurity experts who abused their skills to line their pockets by aiding the notorious BlackCat ransomware gang. They've been sentenced to four years in prison for their roles in facilitating devastating ransomware attacks.

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US Cybersecurity Workers Jailed for Aiding BlackCat Ransomware Gang

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Nexstar-Tegna Deal Questions Largely Dodged By FCC Media Bureau Officials At NAB Show Panel

A trio of officials in the FCC's Media Bureau

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Missouri company behind gas station slot machines suspending operations amid criminal probe • Missouri Independent

Under threat of criminal prosecution, Torch Electronics will suspend operations of its slot machine games in Missouri.

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Mizzou student leaders decry cuts to Black, LGBTQ+ and Latino groups • Missouri Independent

Students at the University of Missouri-Columbia pack a lecture hall to discuss cuts to minority student organizations.

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Nexstar Stock Drops Sharply After Judge Puts Brakes On Tegna Merger

Nexstar stock fell sharply on Monday, reflecting investor angst over a federal judge's decision temporarily blocking its $5.2 billion merger with Tegna.

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yahoo news | Is Jeffrey Epstein hiding in Florida? Truth behind viral video revealed by undefined

A video filmed on a South Florida highway recently went viral on social media, showing a man in a cap and dark sunglasses driving a convertible. The clip was quickly taken up by users who speculated that the driver might be Jeffrey Epstein, the financier who died in jail in 2019, sparking renewed debate about whether the deceased mogul could somehow still be alive.

The driver, who identified himself on Twitter as “Palm Beach Pete,” later broke his silence to deny the rumors. He explained that he had been unknowingly recorded while traveling on I‑95, and his phone was bombarded with messages after the clip spread. In a short video message, Pete said, “I’m not Jeffrey Epstein. I’m Palm Beach Pete,” and clarified that he had no connection to the late financier beyond the superficial resemblance that fueled the speculation.

For context, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in 2019 on federal charges of running a large‑scale sex‑trafficking operation involving underage girls. He died in his jail cell the same year, with his death officially ruled a suicide by hanging. In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice released more than three million documents—photos, videos, and emails—related to the case, naming numerous public figures such as Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Spacey and Naomi Campbell. While these names appear in the material, their inclusion does not imply any involvement in Epstein’s alleged crimes.

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Crypto fugitive from Hamilton is seeking U.S. presidential pardon on criminal indictment, U.S. lobbying firm says
A Washington, D.C., lobbying firm says it is seeking a presidential pardon for Canadian crypto fugitive Andean Medjedovic, documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice show.
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Live Nation, U.S. Department of Justice reach settlement in antitrust trial
The trial in the case began last week after a judge in February rejected Live Nation's bid to dismiss ​the lawsuit.
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