Monthly Archives: October 2022

A hacker who stole and sold Ed Sheeran songs for crypto gets prison time

Adrian Kwiatkowski, a hacker from Ipswich in England who stole two unreleased songs by Ed Sheeran, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, according to the BBC. Kwiatkowski sold Sheeran’s tracks, along with 12 other songs by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert, for cryptocurrency worth £131,000 (US$148,000) on the dark web. UK prosecutors said…

A 44-year-old professor who got $125,000 of student loans forgiven is redirecting his $1,000 monthly payments to build generational wealth

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Distinguished professor Kevin Nadal got $125,000 worth of student loans forgiven through…

Two men have been jailed for using ‘SIM-swapping’ to steal crypto worth $330,000

Eric Meiggs and Declan Harrington stole crypto worth $330,000. Getty Images Two men were sentenced for operating a nationwide hack scheme and stealing $330,000 in crypto. Eric Meiggs, 24, and Declan Harrington, 22, used an illegal practice known as “SIM swapping.” Two lawyers told Insider how to protect against a potential attack. Two Massachusetts men…

Streaming services are getting expensive. Here are the ones that get you the most bang for your buck.

Amazon’s “The Boys.” Amazon Streaming services have been raising prices lately, from Netflix to Disney+. We looked at data to help consumers figure out how much content they get per dollar. Prime Video and Discovery+ give you the most bang for your buck, according to streaming search platform Reelgood. Streaming services are getting expensive. Netflix…