MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said four people have been arrested in a sting operation targeting alleged online child predators. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, executed a three-day undercover operation. Four people were arrested and charged in McDowell County: 20-year-old Justin Bryan...Read More
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four people following a coordinated undercover sting operation aimed at online child predators. This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts by the Sheriff’s Office to safeguard the children of Blount County from exploitation and harm. During the multi-day operation, investigators posed as minors and engaged with suspects...Read More
Officials say subpoenas seek data on child usage, criminal activity, and safety measures on Discord. SARASOTA, Fla. — Florida has launched an investigation into the popular communication app Discord, prompted by concerns over child safety. Attorney General James Uthmeier made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday. A spokesperson for Discord told 10 Tampa Bay...Read More
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Protect Kids Colorado announced that all three of its state ballot measures to safeguard children qualified for the November ballot. In an entirely grassroots effort, the child safety and parental rights advocacy group gathered more than 500,000 total signatures for the initiatives. The first measure, Initiative 108, would give predators convicted of trafficking children a...Read More
One small oversight in 2026 can turn a thriving online store into a cautionary tale: checkout freezes, loyalty accounts drained, customers fleeing to safer competitors. Cybersecurity has shifted from “nice to have” to core survival gear – especially as attacks scale faster than ever thanks to AI. CEOs now flag cyber-enabled fraud and phishing as...Read More
Trustees at Kaskaskia College have approved two key contract renewals supporting student services and cybersecurity. The board renewed its agreement for the AwardSpring Scholarship Management Platform for three years at a cost not to exceed just over $30,000. The platform helps streamline scholarship applications and awards for students. In addition, trustees...Read More
A man sentenced to spend 355 years in prison for sexually abusing young boys in Sacramento County will stay put, for at least another four to six months.The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) voted Wednesday to refer the grant of parole for Gregory Vogelsang, 57, to a rescission...Read More
Livingston police’s undercover operation led to multiple arrests of adults, including a Beaumont man, for allegedly seeking to exploit minors online. LIVINGSTON, Texas — The Livingston Police Department says an undercover investigation launched in late July has led to multiple arrests of adults accused of attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors online, including...Read More
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A violent online group known as 764 is posing a significant threat to teenagers worldwide by recruiting, grooming, and extorting minors, particularly girls aged 10 to 17 who are struggling with mental health issues. The group coerces minors into performing sexual acts and self-harm on camera, and in some cases, encourages...Read More
