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Every tech company tells you your data is safe. They’ve (hopefully) got encryption, access controls, and zero-trust architectures—the whole glossy security brochure. And then someone on the inside writes a script to steal your private photos anyway. That’s what a former Meta employee based in London is under criminal investigation for. He allegedly downloaded around 30,000 private images belonging to Facebook users. The Metropolitan Police’s cybercrime unit is handling the case. According to court papers, the accused didn’t just browse around; he built a custom script designed to circumvent Meta’s internal detection systems. Meta says it discovered the breach over a year ago, fired the individual, notified affected users, and referred the matter to UK law enforcement. The suspect is currently on police bail and must report to officers in May. Meta’s track record on data protection is far from spotless. It agreed to pay $725 million in 2022 to settle a class-action lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, where third-party developers harvested data from millions of Facebook users.  » Read More

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Livid, a newly launched ad-free video hosting platform for creators and small businesses, has secured $10 million in committed funding from StreamYard co-founders Geige Vandentop and Dan Briggs. The investment comes as the company introduces a new migration tool designed to help users move their video libraries away from Vimeo amid anticipated price increases. Alongside the funding, Livid debuted L.O.V.E., short for Livid One-click Video Exporter, a free tool that lets users bulk-export entire Vimeo libraries, including folders and metadata. The tool is designed to eliminate the need for manual downloads and re-uploads while allowing users to preserve folder structures and sharing permissions when migrating directly to Livid. The company positions itself as a response to what it describes as a recurring pattern following platform acquisitions, where prices rise, and users face barriers to leaving due to content lock-in. Livid emphasizes data portability as a core principle, enabling users to retain full control over their video libraries without adopting its platform. Livid’s founding team includes former StreamYard employees, many of whom experienced similar changes following that company’s acquisition. The team built Livid as an alternative for users seeking more transparent pricing and greater control over their content. The company’s flagship

Livid, a newly launched ad-free video hosting platform for creators and small businesses, has secured $10 million in committed funding from StreamYard co-founders Geige Vandentop and Dan Briggs. The investment comes as the company introduces a new migration tool designed to help users move their video libraries away from Vimeo amid anticipated price increases. Alongside the funding, Livid debuted L.O.V.E., short for Livid One-click Video Exporter, a free tool that lets users bulk-export entire Vimeo libraries, including folders and metadata. The tool is designed to eliminate the need for manual downloads and re-uploads while allowing users to preserve folder structures and sharing permissions when migrating directly to Livid. The company positions itself as a response to what it describes as a recurring pattern following platform acquisitions, where prices rise, and users face barriers to leaving due to content lock-in. Livid emphasizes data portability as a core principle, enabling users to retain full control over their video libraries without adopting its platform. Livid’s founding team includes former StreamYard employees, many of whom experienced similar changes following that company’s acquisition. The team built Livid as an alternative for users seeking more transparent pricing and greater control over their content. The company’s flagship

Gavel Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images An Edwardsville man was sentenced to 30 months of probation after pleading guilty in November to an attempted child pornography charge. Hunter H. Wells, 23, of Edwardsville, pleaded guilty Nov. 3 to an amended charge. Two other counts in the case were dropped. A 2024 felony theft charge also was dropped. Article continues below this ad He had originally been charged with child pornography, a Class X felony, and two counts of sexual exploitation of a child, both Class A misdemeanors. The amended charge, attempted child pornography, is a Class 1 felony. According to court records of the original charges, on Dec. 11, 2023, Wells solicited what he believed was a 15-year-old to appear nude on Snapchat. On Jan. 1, 2024, he exposed himself to “a child or one whom he believed to be a 15-year-old child.” On Jan. 21, 2024, he exposed himself to “a child or one whom he believed to be a 14-year-old child.” According to additional court documents, in March 2024 the Moline Police Department received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children “exploiting children via Snapchat.” Article continues below this ad After obtaining search warrants, investigators determined the

Fake Canadian and Australian banknotes, as well as Euros, were allegedly sold through Instagram.

When my interview with Harvey Weinstein was published in these pages last month, the reaction was immediate and intense. Within a day, thousands of comments flooded social media, with more pouring in to THR. The story ricocheted globally, picked up across Europe, India and beyond, reigniting debate about Weinstein’s crimes and battered legacy. In keeping with the tenor of the moment, a few responses crossed a more personal line — including texts to my cellphone that read, “We know where you live, you pedo Jew.” For many, Weinstein’s reappearance felt like a visit from an unwelcome ghost. “No one wants to hear from this monster” was a common refrain. And yet plenty of people did. Millions of readers engaged with the interview, which spent days among the most-read pieces on our site. I heard from hundreds who valued the chance to grapple with something more complicated than a slogan. None of this came as a surprise. I had spent six months pursuing the interview, braved a blizzard on my way to Rikers and still woke up with a pit in my stomach on the morning it was slated to come out. I knew how combustible it would be. Its impending publication

Newton man faces new charges for possession of child sex abuse images OF THE FORECAST HERE, COMING UP IN A LITTLE BIT. LAURA NEW AT NOON. A NEWTON MAN WAITING TO BE SENTENCED AFTER A GROOMING STING IS FACING NEW CHARGES. 21 YEAR OLD RYAN HAMMOND IS NOW ACCUSED OF POSSESSING MORE THAN 30 IMAGES OF SUSPECTED CHILD SEX ABUSE. THE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT SAYS ON MARCH 26TH, A FAMILY MEMBER FOUND THE IMAGES ON HIS PHONE AND REPORTED IT TO POLICE. INVESTIGATORS SAY THAT 17 YEAR OLD FEATURED IN THAT MATERIAL ADMITTED TO SENDING THE IMAGES TO HAMMOND OVER SNAPCHAT AFTER HE ASKED FOR THEM. KCCI TOLD YOU HE WAS ARRESTED JUST DAYS EARLIER AFTER ADMITTING TO POLICE HE HAD SEXUALLY ABUSED A TEENAGE VICTIM AND BEFORE THAT, IN FEBRUARY, HAMMOND PLEADED GUILTY TO ATTEMPTING TO MEET A TEENAGE GIRL FOR SEX. Newton man faces new charges for possession of child sex abuse images Updated: 12:14 PM CDT Apr 8, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ A central Iowa man waiting to be sentenced after a grooming sting is facing new charges.Ryan Hammen, 21, of Newton, is now accused of possessing more than 30 images of suspected child sex abuse.A criminal complaint

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We’re getting into the middle of the week, and the LinkedIn Games are starting to ramp up a bit. While we had pretty simple puzzles on Monday and Tuesday, the ones today are a little trickier. Not by much, though. Of course, they’re all still plenty of fun, so make sure to chec out our LinkedIn Games answers if you need any help.. If you’ve never tried these games before, you can find them here. The first time you do the puzzles, it’ll give you a tutorial level and not the daily puzzle. You can join us from tomorrow if that’s the case. That said, here are all the LinkedIn Games solutions for April 8, 2026. If you’d like to try our web games, visit FW Gaming! LinkedIn Patches Solution for April 8, 2026 (#22) The daily Patches | Image Credit: LinkedIn/FandomWire Patches is the newest game in the LinkedIn Games lineup, and we have a decently tough one today. Here’s the solution for today: Red: Make a vertical line in the entirety of Column 1. Yellow: Make a square with four spaces at the top of Columns 2 and 3. Sky Blue: Make a square with four spaces at