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‘Operation Cookie Monster’: FBI seizes popular cybercrime forum used for large-scale identity theft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

(CNN) — The FBI has seized a popular cybercrime forum accused of facilitating large-scale identity theft, according to an FBI notice posted to the forum’s website on Tuesday.The bureau seized the web domains of Genesis Market, an invitation-only crime forum that sells login information stolen from hundreds of thousands of computers, pursuant to a court order from the US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, according to the seizure notice viewed by CNN.The FBI dubbed the takedown as “Operation Cookie Monster,” a play on the forum’s sale of web browser information known as “cookies,” per the seizure notice.Active for about five years, Genesis Market has played a key role in giving cybercriminals access to hacked computers for carrying out other forms of fraud such as identity theft and ransomware attacks.CNN has reached out to the FBI for comment.The seizure appears to be part of a broader law enforcement operation aimed at Ge...

Tom Thibodeau already the Knicks’ winningest coach since Jeff Van Gundy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

Tom Thibodeau has already eclipsed the last 12 Knicks coaches in victories, an accomplishment that probably reflects more on the volatility of the position than his greatness through a short stint.But it’s a significant milestone nonetheless to make it through three seasons while turning away the franchise’s insatiable desire for turnover. And Thibodeau will have to last a few more to catch the next coach on the list — Jeff Van Gundy.“I had the good fortune of being with Jeff during that stretch,” said Thibodeau, who was an assistant on Van Gundy’s Knicks bench. “He did an incredible job. And we had great players. And I’m really benefiting from having really good and great players. You don’t do anything by yourself. I think you do it with your players, with your staff, with your organization, so we all share in that. So I’m proud of what we’ve done but we’re just beginning.”Thibodeau was on the hot seat ea...

Ticker: February job openings slip; Brits fine TikTok $15.9M on data privacy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

U.S. job openings slipped to 9.9 million in February, fewest since May 2021 and a sign that the job market may be starting to cool, which would be welcome news for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.Vacancies fell from 10.6 million in January, the Labor Department said Tuesday, notably in healthcare and in professional services, which includes managerial and technical jobs. Openings rose for construction workers.Despite the drop, the number of layoffs ticked lower in February, and more Americans quit their jobs — a sign of confidence they can find better pay or working conditions elsewhere.“The strongest labor market since the 1960s is starting to show a few cracks,’’ Christopher Rupkey, chief economist at the research firm FWDBONDS LLC, wrote in a research note.Brits fine TikTok $15.9M on data privacyBritain’s privacy watchdog has hit TikTok with a multimillion-dollar penalty for misusing children’s data and violating other protections for users’ personal information.The...

Jets Mock Draft: Look for Gang Green to focus on upgrading at defensive tackle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

While Gang Green fans anxiously wait for a trade for superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers to be made, the 2023 NFL Draft is fast approaching.The Jets have six picks this year, including the 13th overall selection, when Kansas City plays host to this year’s draft on April 27-29.The 2022 draft could’ve gone any better for GM Joe Douglas and the Jets as they chose the NFL Offensive (Garrett Wilson, 10th overall pick) and Defensive (Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, 4th overall pick) Rookies of the Year. Gang Green also selected running back Breece Hall (second round), who was a top contender for the offensive rookie of the year award himself before an ACL injury prematurely ended his season.The Jets have fewer holes to fill than last year, but still have plenty of places where they can improve after coming off a 7-10 season.With 23 days until the draft, here’s our look at how the Jets’ first three picks could play out.FIRST ROUND (13th overall): BRYAN BRESEE, DT...

Mets pitchers adjusting to pitch clock: ‘You better figure it out because it’s not going away’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

MILWAUKEE — The noise around the pitch clock died down after a few weeks into spring training, but with the regular season now underway it’s become a topic of conversation once again.It’s clear there is a learning curve for all involved. The Mets had four pitch clock violations Monday in the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, two by pitcher Carlos Carrasco and one each by hitters Mark Canha and Omar Narvaez. Four isn’t exactly a small number and the Mets are looking closely at what happened in order to learn from the timing moving forward.“I think everybody is going through some adjustment periods,” manager Buck Showalter said. “It’s umpires, it’s clock operators, it’s us, it’s other teams we’re playing but you better figure it out because it’s not going away.”Carrasco was charged with a ball before even throwing his first pitch of the day in his Monday start in Milwaukee. It affected the r...

Magic’s foundation distributes $1 million to Central Florida organizations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

Through the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, the Magic distributed 17 grants totaling $1 million to 24 organizations during a ceremony Tuesday ahead of the team’s home game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.Osceola County Council on Aging and AdventHealth Foundation Central Florida received the largest grants at $100,000 and $55,000, respectively.The 10 organizations that received the $50,000 grants were: Children’s Home Society of Florida, Education Foundation Osceola County, Foundation for Foster Children, Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, Hope Partnership, Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families, Junior Achievement of Central Florida, Page 15, University Central Florida Foundation and YMCA of Central Florida.The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools and Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida both received $40,000 grants.The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra was granted $35,000 while Harbor House of Central Florida and Lighthouse Central F...

Dolphins Deep Dive: Health concerns remain for Tua, Armstead, others on Miami’s roster

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss health concerns for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, offensive tackle Terron Armstead and other key players. ()

Dolphins Deep Dive: Best move of offseason so far, and the best ‘next move’ for Miami

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss the Miami Dolphins’ best move of the offseason so far and what is next for the roster. ()

Dolphins Deep Dive: Is Miami’s philosophy of ‘win now’ and pay later wise?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and David Furones take a look at the Miami Dolphins’ “win now” and pay later strategy with their roster. ()

Dolphins Deep Dive: Who are the starters on defense and offense, where can rookies earn jobs?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and David Furones take a look at the Miami Dolphins’ projected starting lineup and discuss where rookies may be able to find playing time. ()