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County In Pennsylvania Bans TikTok: Authorities
One Pennsylvania county is banning TikTok, at least on official county devices, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. TikTok "and other malicious cyber based systems," have been banned in Lancaster County because "harvesting software, poses a significant risk to the cyber security of the County," Lancaster County Commissioners Office Communications Director Michael Fitzpatrick states in the release. The concern is the site or application "capturing data on a user’s internet activity and sensitive information.," according to Fitzpatrick. The Chief …
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Nigerian Fraudsters Used Romance Scam Vic To Try Stealing $13M From PA Schools: DA
Detectives intercepted a plan to steal more than $13 million from a Pennsylvania school district, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 26. Fraudsters in Nigeria apparently hacked the Chester Upland School District's email system in 2021 and sent emails to the Department of Education requesting a payment change, 6abc reports citing Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer. A woman in Florida was apparently the victim of an online romance scam involving individuals in Nigeria, who convinced her to move the stolen money to accounts overseas, authorities said. The treasurer'…
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Air Force Lieutenant Who Recorded Kids On Hidden Bathroom Cameras Gets Prison Time
A Waldorf Air Force Lieutenant who worked in cyber security and used a hidden camera to record four minor victims in a bathroom was sentenced to federal prison time in Maryland, according to officials. Jason Daniel Ort, 36, was sentenced Wednesday, May 5 to 11 years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release and orders to register as a sex offender, for transportation of child pornography, announced by the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland's Office. Ort pleaded guilty after admitting to placing several hidden cameras in different rooms and…