Tag: Anchorage
IoT Botnet Takedown: Millions of Devices Hijacked
⏱ 3 min read Anchorage, AK – A coordinated takedown by federal authorities in Alaska, Canada and Germany just gutted four of the world’s largest IoT botnets, used to unleash crippling DDoS attacks globally. The operation, executed today, targeted the infrastructure behind Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid, and Mossad – networks that hijacked millions of everyday devices…
Alaska Doc Bilked $12.5M, Shortchanged Patients
Anchorage rheumatologist Claribel Tan, 61, will spend the next six and a half years in federal prison after admitting to a brazen, fifteen-year scheme that defrauded insurance companies out of $12.5 million. The scheme wasn’t a momentary lapse in judgment; it was a calculated, prolonged effort to line her pockets at the expense of vulnerable…
Anchorage Credit Union Hit: Man Nabbed in Robbery Spree
Anchorage Man Arrested for Robbing Local Credit Union. Etuale Ioane charged for stealing over $3,400, threatening employees, and claiming to be armed. Ongoing investigation by FBI and Anchorage Police Department.
Anchorage Kidnapper Gets 20 Years
An Anchorage woman receives a 20-year prison sentence for kidnapping an 18-year-old victim. Read about the terrifying ordeal and its impact on the community.
Anchorage Predator Indicted in Child Porn Ring
An Anchorage man has been indicted on 8 counts of producing child pornography. Learn more about the charges, timeline, and potential sentence.
Alaska Pair Admits to Sick Child Porn Plot
Indiana man and Anchorage woman plead guilty to conspiracy to produce child pornography, highlighting the devastating effects of this heinous crime. Learn about the charges, legal framework, prevalence, and efforts to combat child pornography. Find out about the sentencing and penalties they face, as well as statements from the U.S. Attorney and FBI. Discover the…
Anchorage Meth Kingpin Gets 10 Years
An Anchorage man sentenced to 10 years for meth trafficking. Learn about the case details, trial, conviction, sentencing, and the impact on the community.
Alaska Businesses Warned: You’re a Cybercrime Target
Protect your business from cyberattacks! Read about the FBI Anchorage Field Office’s cybersecurity awareness campaign in Alaska. Learn how to establish proactive relationships with the FBI and enhance your cyber defenses and response plans. Act now to safeguard your data!
Alaska Overdoses Surge: Feds & Locals Fight Back
Learn how the FBI Anchorage Field Office is joining forces with the Alaska HIDTA initiative to combat drug trafficking in Alaska. Discover the multi-pronged approach and the role of community involvement in reporting suspicious activities. Join the fight to protect Alaskans from the dangers of illicit drugs.
Anchorage Bank Robber Gets 5 Years
An Anchorage man is sentenced to 60 months in prison for the robbery of a Wells Fargo Bank. Learn about the incident, investigation, and sentencing in this article.
