Brother and sister found guilty in kidnapping and ransom scheme
LOS ANGELES, California - A brother and sister from Rosarito, Mexico, were found guilty by a jury for their roles in a kidnapping and ransom scheme, where the brother acted as an intermediary between the victim's family and the kidnappers. The sister and the brother's son crossed into the United States to collect the ransom money. Mario Alex Medina, 54, also known as "Shyboy," and María Alejandra Medina, 51, were convicted of conspiracy to commit hostage-taking and conspiracy to demand a ransom payment, according to a press release from the United States Attorney's Office. Mario Medina was also found guilty...
$6 Million in Bitcoin Demanded as Ransom in Seattle Airport Hack
A cyberattack that crippled operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in late August has led to a ransom demand. The incident, which occurred just before the busy Labor Day weekend, disrupted internet, phone, and email systems, causing widespread chaos and flight cancellations.