Alan Filion reportedly made numerous fake threats to schools, businesses, and high-profile individuals in various US states, demanding cryptocurrency to stop the threats. Even after a search of his home by the FBI, Filion continued making false threats, leading to his arrest in January 2024. He was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison.
Data Reveals Identity-Based Attacks Now Dominate Cybercrime
Cyberattacks are increasingly focusing on stolen identities instead of malware, according to the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report. The report finds that three-quarters of attacks
