Tag: money laundering
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		Hacker News: AI-powered music scam nets musician $10M in royalties–and federal chargesSource URL: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/09/fbi-busts-musicians-elaborate-ai-powered-10m-streaming-royalty-heist/ Source: Hacker News Title: AI-powered music scam nets musician $10M in royalties–and federal charges Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text reports on a high-profile case where a musician was charged with fraud by employing AI to create and promote fictitious songs and exploit streaming services for millions… 
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		New York Times – Artificial Intelligence : North Carolina Man Charged With Using AI to Win Music RoyaltiesSource URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/nyregion/nc-man-charged-ai-fake-music.html Source: New York Times – Artificial Intelligence Title: North Carolina Man Charged With Using AI to Win Music Royalties Feedly Summary: Federal prosecutors charged a North Carolina musician with gaming the system to win royalties from streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The… 
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		The Register: Alleged Karakut ransomware scumbag charged in USSource URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/26/karakut_ransomware_scum_charged/ Source: The Register Title: Alleged Karakut ransomware scumbag charged in US Feedly Summary: Plus: Microsoft issues workaround for dual-boot crashes; ARRL cops to ransom payment, and more Infosec in brief Deniss Zolotarjovs, a suspected member of the Russian Karakurt ransomware gang, has been charged in a US court with allegedly conspiring to…