What types of hackers are there? Are they all bad? What makes some of them better than others? In this article, we start dissecting their world and see them with the eyes of an investigator.
#hackers #criminology #cybercrime #crimeagainstthemachine #ethicalhackers #unethicalhackers
https://negativepid.blog/hackers-and-computer-integrity-crimes/
https://negativepid.blog/hackers-and-computer-integrity-crimes/
The Tinder Swindler was one of the first cases to bring to the public the reality of romance scams. Devastating for its victims and very difficult to prosecute, these cases are more common than you think.
#tinderSwindler #socialMedia #cybercrime #romanceScams
https://negativepid.blog/social-media-crimes-the-tinder-swindler/
https://negativepid.blog/social-media-crimes-the-tinder-swindler/
Most of the technical infrastructure we use today originated from university environments in North America in the 1970s and 1980s. From Berkeley to the University of Toronto, the open-source community has shaped the future of the planet.
https://negativepid.blog/north-american-open-source-communities/
https://negativepid.blog/north-american-open-source-communities/
Albert Gonzales, also known as KumbaJohnny, remains one of the most controversial figures in hacker history. His double life as a hacker and a Secret Service informant didn't win him any friends despite his genius and skills. Here's his story.
#hackers #AlbertGonzales #espionage #cybercrime #informants
https://negativepid.blog/albert-gonzales-a-hacker-in-the-secret-service/
https://negativepid.blog/albert-gonzales-a-hacker-in-the-secret-service/
Memes are humorous, unsophisticated snippets of reality. Designed to mock and make people smile, they quickly go viral through social media, spreading ideas at light speed, especially among the youngest. That's what makes them powerful tools for political and ideological campaigns.
#memes #memeCulture #communications #socialSciences #socialMedia #internet
https://negativepid.blog/the-meme-culture-language-power-and-politics-of-internet-humor/
https://negativepid.blog/the-meme-culture-language-power-and-politics-of-internet-humor/
Is a threat less of a threat if you say it's not a threat? The Anthony Elonis case defined the boundaries between crime, art, and disclaimers.
#cyberbullying #cybercrime #harassment
https://negativepid.blog/social-media-crimes-anthony-elonis/
https://negativepid.blog/social-media-crimes-anthony-elonis/
The A858 puzzle is an unsolved cryptography case that keeps cryptographers and mathematicians scratching their heads. Born and spread on the Internet, it keeps people wondering who is behind it and what its meaning is.
#internetMysteries #A858 #cryptography #unsolvedCases
https://negativepid.blog/the-a858-puzzle/
https://negativepid.blog/the-a858-puzzle/
A rising football star was destroyed by a social media scam. Manti Te'o's story is as heartbreaking as it is eye-opening. Victim of online catfishing, his fake long-distance fiancée not only broke his heart but also ruined his career. Here's how it happened.
#catfishing #socialMedia #onlineScams #mantiTeo
https://negativepid.blog/social-media-crimes-the-case-of-manti-teo/
https://negativepid.blog/social-media-crimes-the-case-of-manti-teo/
When critical infrastructure is targeted, an entire country can depend on it. The Colonial Pipeline cyberattack was a harsh reminder that cyber threats can target the physical world, and that RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service) is hard to fight.
#RaaS #ransomware #darkside #blackmatter #blackcat #hackers #cybercrime
https://negativepid.blog/the-colonial-pipeline-ransomware-attack/
https://negativepid.blog/the-colonial-pipeline-ransomware-attack/
2025 has been an unprecedented year in technical advancements. From AI applications across the board to wearable devices and satellite communications, we have gathered what we believe will continue to make an impact in 2026.
#tech #2025breakthroughs #innovation
https://negativepid.blog/ten-positive-tech-breakthroughs-in-2025/
