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Common legal phrase. Lawful action, such as an agreement consciously agreed to by two or more entities, establishing lawful accountability. For example, an apartment lease legally binds the lessor and the lessee.

Cybercriminal Sentenced to 66 Months for Online Fraud
Cybercriminal Sentenced to 66 Months for Online Fraud
March 25, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

An Estonian man on Friday (March 25) was sentenced to 66 months in prison for his role in a years-long scheme that included computer hacking,...

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Russian Government Employees Charged in Worldwide Hacking Scheme
Russian Government Employees Charged in Worldwide Hacking Scheme
March 25, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Four Russians employed by their government have been charged with attempting, supporting and conducting cyber incursions in two separate conspiracies, the FBI reported Thursday (March...

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Former Paraguay Congress Member Sentenced for International Money Laundering Conspiracy
Former Paraguay Congress Member Sentenced for International Money Laundering Conspiracy
March 25, 2022  |  Legal

Cynthia Elizabeth Tarrago Diaz, once a member of Paraguay’s Congress, was sentenced to prison for her role in an international money laundering scheme, the U.S....

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NYC Party Planner Charged in $2.3M Bitcoin Laundering Case
NYC Party Planner Charged in $2.3M Bitcoin Laundering Case
March 25, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Prosecutors in Manhattan have accused a former party producer of using bitcoin to launder millions in for a “rolodex of crooks” around the world. The...

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2 Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Money Laundering Over Frosties NFT Scheme
2 Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Money Laundering Over Frosties NFT Scheme
March 24, 2022  |  Legal

Two defendants have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection to a non-fungible token (NFT) scheme,...

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London Cops Nab Seven Teens in Connection with Lapsus$ Hacks
London Cops Nab Seven Teens in Connection with Lapsus$ Hacks
March 24, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Seven teenagers were arrested by London police on Thursday (March 24) in connection with the recent hacking spree by the Lapsus$ cyber-crime gang that infiltrated...

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String of Lawsuits Could Determine Biometric Data Collection Standards
String of Lawsuits Could Determine Biometric Data Collection Standards
March 23, 2022  |  Biometrics

The contours of what biometric data can be collected, how and when may wind up being defined in part by the legal system, in cases...

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ChronoPay Founder Charged With Alleged Payment Scam in Russia
ChronoPay Founder Charged With Alleged Payment Scam in Russia
March 23, 2022  |  Legal

Pavel Vrublevsky, founder of Russian payment technology company ChronoPay, has been charged in Moscow with money laundering. Writing on his website Tuesday (March 22), Brian...

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FTC: Alex Miller Credit Repair Operation Bilked Clients
FTC: Alex Miller Credit Repair Operation Bilked Clients
March 22, 2022  |  Legal

A Houston credit repair firm was ordered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to cease operations over allegations that the company made false claims and...

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