Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier with a reputation for using his wealth and influence to attract young women into his orbit, had a "personal hacker" who was allegedly born in Italy, according to an informant who claimed that Epstein hired him to hack into Apple's iOS mobile operating system, BlackBerry devices, and Firefox browser. The informant told the FBI in 2017 that the hacker was "very good at finding vulnerabilities" and even sold his exploits to several countries, including a central African government, the UK, and the US.
The details of Epstein's arrangement with the hacker are murky, but it appears that he paid him for his services. It is unclear whether the informant's account is accurate or whether the FBI verified the report.
Epstein was accused of running a sex trafficking ring, which allegedly involved forcing young women to have sex with his friends and acquaintances. He denied these allegations, but ultimately took his own life in 2019 while awaiting trial.
Another story from this week highlights how increasingly autonomous AI systems can become a security nightmare. The viral AI assistant OpenClaw has been taking Silicon Valley by storm, allowing users to automate many tasks and access their online accounts. However, its agentic abilities come with potential security and privacy trade-offs that make it impractical for many people to operate securely.
Security researchers have identified "hundreds" of instances where users have exposed their systems to the web, including no authentication and full access to their system. Jamieson O'Reilly, a security researcher, told the Register that these types of agents often require access to online accounts, data, and login credentials, which can break down traditional security measures.
In related news, China has executed 11 members of the Ming crime family, who were found guilty of running scam compounds in Myanmar. The family made $1.4 billion from their illegal operations over an eight-year period. Five members of another Chinese mafia group have also been sentenced to death for their role in running scamming operations.
Additionally, a young hacker has allegedly stolen $40 million in cryptocurrency, including funds seized by the US government and held by a contractor called CMDSS. The thief is believed to be John Daghita, the son of CMDSS's president Dean Daghita. The US Marshal's Service is now investigating ZachXBT's claims.
Finally, Poland has attributed a series of cyberattacks targeting its energy systems to Russia's Berserk Bear Group, which allegedly uses industrial control system vulnerabilities to disrupt facilities' operations.
The details of Epstein's arrangement with the hacker are murky, but it appears that he paid him for his services. It is unclear whether the informant's account is accurate or whether the FBI verified the report.
Epstein was accused of running a sex trafficking ring, which allegedly involved forcing young women to have sex with his friends and acquaintances. He denied these allegations, but ultimately took his own life in 2019 while awaiting trial.
Another story from this week highlights how increasingly autonomous AI systems can become a security nightmare. The viral AI assistant OpenClaw has been taking Silicon Valley by storm, allowing users to automate many tasks and access their online accounts. However, its agentic abilities come with potential security and privacy trade-offs that make it impractical for many people to operate securely.
Security researchers have identified "hundreds" of instances where users have exposed their systems to the web, including no authentication and full access to their system. Jamieson O'Reilly, a security researcher, told the Register that these types of agents often require access to online accounts, data, and login credentials, which can break down traditional security measures.
In related news, China has executed 11 members of the Ming crime family, who were found guilty of running scam compounds in Myanmar. The family made $1.4 billion from their illegal operations over an eight-year period. Five members of another Chinese mafia group have also been sentenced to death for their role in running scamming operations.
Additionally, a young hacker has allegedly stolen $40 million in cryptocurrency, including funds seized by the US government and held by a contractor called CMDSS. The thief is believed to be John Daghita, the son of CMDSS's president Dean Daghita. The US Marshal's Service is now investigating ZachXBT's claims.
Finally, Poland has attributed a series of cyberattacks targeting its energy systems to Russia's Berserk Bear Group, which allegedly uses industrial control system vulnerabilities to disrupt facilities' operations.
! Like, first off, this Epstein guy was so rich he could hire some Italian hacker to mess with Apple's security lol. And now we got this AI thingy OpenClaw that's like a superhero but also kinda super villain 
. I mean, what if hackers can take control of your accounts and stuff? That's just not right 
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! Some kid steals $40 million and now the feds are all over it 
. I don't even get how that's possible... blockchain and all that jazz 
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. Like, can we just have one moment of security without Russia messing with us?! 
... i mean, on one hand it's cool that they're making tasks more automated and stuff, but on the other hand, if you can just access someone's online accounts and data willy-nilly, then what's the point of even having security measures in place? 
... i don't know who John Daghita is or whatever, but it sounds like he might be a bit of a troublemaker 
. and China executing members of a crime family who were running scam compounds in Myanmar? yeah, that's just savage 
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It's so scary that AI systems are becoming more autonomous and we're not even sure if they're secure. Like, OpenClaw is supposed to make our lives easier but it sounds like it could be a security nightmare 
I'm still learning about all these cyber threats and hacks, can someone please help me understand what's going on? 
and BlackBerry devices... that's some next level stuff 
and now these new AI assistants are like, totally taking over our lives 
. All this talk about users exposing their systems and whatnot... sounds like someone took the phrase "let's automate" a bit too seriously 
. And those Polish cyberattacks? Sounds like someone (or something) didn't want Poland to have electricity 
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and china just executed some members of a chinese mafia group who made $1.4 billion from scams wtf 
meanwhile russia did cyberattacks on polish energy systems 
. The ease with which these agents can bypass traditional security protocols is alarming, particularly when it comes to accessing online accounts and sensitive data. As we continue to rely on these technologies, it's essential that we prioritize transparency and accountability in AI development.
. First, we got Jeffrey Epstein using his wealth and influence to attract young women into his orbit, and now we gotta worry about some personal hacker getting paid to hack into Apple's systems 
. I mean, who needs security when you can have automation, right? It's like, "Hey, I'll just leave my online account open to the world and trust that no one will exploit it"... yeah, good luck with that 
), what's up with China executing members of the Ming crime family? I mean, I get it, they were scamming people out of billions... but like, can't we just give 'em a chance to turn their lives around? 
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I'm just so tired of how fragmented and out-of-touch our online platforms are becoming 
i feel like we need to be way more careful with our passwords and account security 
anywayz, gotta give it up for the US Marshal's Service for investigating john dahgita's claims 
I mean, can you even imagine having someone with access to all that info and power? It's crazy how these elite people think they're above the law, but at the same time, it's scary to think about how easily our systems can be compromised. Like, we need to stay vigilant online and make sure our passwords are secure ASAP 
Jamieson O'Reilly says "hundreds" of instances... where are those hundreds? 
That sounds like another case of "Russia did it"... but where are the sources?