Missouri man linked to death and kidnapping of 2 Black women called for chain gangs, ‘racist’ policing on Facebook

The Missouri man prosecutors have linked to the death of a Black woman found in a barrel and charged with the rape and kidnapping of another Black woman called for the return of “severe” punishment for criminals, including chain gangs, and said he supported “racist, oppressive” policing of Black people. The comments by Timothy Haslett,… Continue reading Missouri man linked to death and kidnapping of 2 Black women called for chain gangs, ‘racist’ policing on Facebook

Organized crime or gangs could be behind a $300K L.A. ‘flash rob,’ police say

About 50 people who swarmed a Los Angeles mall Saturday and fled with high-end handbags and other items totaling about $300,000 could have been following orders from organized crime or gang members, police said. “There’s no doubt that there’s a lot of … criminal organizations behind this. Some of it involves gang members; some of… Continue reading Organized crime or gangs could be behind a $300K L.A. ‘flash rob,’ police say

Black Basta, Hive and Royal ransomware gangs may share real-world connection

Three of the most prominent ransomware gangs of recent months – Black Basta, Hive and Royal – appear to share a number of distinctive characteristics that may indicate some degree of real-world connection, and even collaboration, according to researchers. In research presented at Black Hat USA in Las Vegas, Sophos X-Ops researchers Andrew Brandt… Continue reading Black Basta, Hive and Royal ransomware gangs may share real-world connection