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Apr 29, 2025

Unlocking Trouble: Inside the Richard Sherman SIM Fraud Conspiracy and the Fight Against Telecom Insider Threats

I. Introduction: An Inside Job Shakes the Telecom Sector In a stark illustration of the vulnerabilities lurking within major corporations, a former employee of a multinational telecommunications company recently admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated, long-running fraud scheme. Richard Forrest Sherman, 46, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to wire fraud conspiracy, acknowledging his central role

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The Hacker’s Playbook: Understanding Modern Cyber Intrusion Techniques and Defenses

The digital age has brought unprecedented connectivity and convenience, but it has also opened the door to a new breed of criminal: the cyber hacker. While the term “hacker” originally referred to skilled programmers who explored the limits of computer systems, it’s now largely synonymous with malicious actors who exploit vulnerabilities to steal data, disrupt