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This story was originally posted on MyNorthwest.com A 32-year-old man from La Center was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday for a scheme to access private photos by posing as tech support to hack accounts on Snapchat, a social media app. Dylan Rex was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 15 years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to 16 counts of various crimes, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday. In August 2025, Rex pleaded guilty to seven counts of wire fraud, seven counts of computer fraud, one count of child pornography possession, and one count of attempted enticement of a minor. “This defendant is the dangerous stranger lurking on the internet that every parent fears,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd stated. “And he made the deception even worse by posing as tech support to get access to private images. I commend the cyber investigators at the FBI for bringing him to justice.” WA man defrauded more than 170 victims Between July 2020 and March 2023, Rex defrauded more than 170 victims of their private and intimate photos that were stored in their Snapchat accounts, according to records filed in the case. Rex would use

An Oswego man recently pleaded guilty in a federal court in Boston to phishing the Snapchat access codes of nearly 600 women in an attempt to hack their Snapchat accounts and steal nude photos, which he kept, sold, or traded on the internet. Kyle Svara, 27, pleaded guilty on Feb. 4 to aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, computer fraud, conspiracy to commit computer fraud and false statements related to child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston. Sentencing is set for May 18. Svara was charged in December 2025. From at least May 2020 to February 2021, Svara used social engineering and other resources to collect victim emails, phone numbers and/or Snapchat usernames, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He posed as a representative of Snap Inc. and texted more than 4,500 victims requesting their Snapchat access codes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. When approximately 570 women provided those codes, Svara accessed the Snapchat accounts of at least 59 women without permission and downloaded their nude or semi-nude images, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Once he had the stolen images, Svara sold or traded them on internet forums or in transactions with others who had hired him to

10.02.2026 13:00 Several governments are moving to restrict minors’ access to social media platforms, following Australia’s lead, as concerns over children’s mental health and online safety mount across Europe and beyond. FILE PHOTO: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone ahead of new law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/Illustration/File Photo On Safer Internet Day, observed annually on February 10, officials and experts highlighted growing alarm over the impact of social media on young users. A Polish study found teens spend more than three hours daily on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, with many holding up to six accounts. Australia in December became the first country to ban social media use for those under 16. Violations could result in fines of up to EUR 28 million for tech companies. Inspired by that move, Poland is considering similar legislation that would prohibit access to social media for children under 15. A draft law is expected by the end of February, backed by Education Minister Barbara Nowacka and lawmakers from the governing centrist Civic Coalition party.

Blizzard has agreed to redesign Overwatch hero Anran after Twitch streamer and voice actor Fareeha Andersen criticised the character’s slimmer in-game appearance. Fans compared it to earlier depictions, sparking debate over beauty standards and the “Ozempic chic” trend. Game Director Aaron Keller confirmed changes are planned for Season 1, saying the team wants Anran to better reflect her fierce personality. Blizzard is reworking one of Overwatch’s newest heroes after a heated debate over her appearance spilled across social media. Anran, a fire-based DPS introduced during a recent spotlight event, quickly became the center of controversy when fans compared her in-game model to earlier animated depictions. Many argued that her sharper features and stronger build had been softened into a slimmer, more conventional look. The discussion gained momentum when Fareeha Andersen, the English voice actor behind Anran and a Twitch streamer known as AskFareeha, publicly addressed the backlash. Rather than dismiss the criticism, she acknowledged it. Within days, Overwatch Game Director Aaron Keller confirmed the team would revisit the character’s design, aiming to better align Anran’s visual identity with her personality and backstory. AskFareeha calls for bolder design as devs promise changes In a candid video, Andersen explained her hesitation before

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Sort By: Oldest First Latest 3:08 am, February 10, 2026 It feels like 2016 in Chestnut Hill. The Boston College Eagles are Beanpot champions for the first time in 10 years, dominating Boston U., 6-2, in the championship game to win their 21st Beanpot title in program history. The Eagles win the 300th Battle of Comm Ave in convincing fashion in front of a sold out crowd at Boston's TD Garden. BOSTON IS MAROON AND GOLD 🦅 pic.twitter.com/lJK4bCMkdD — BC Men's Hockey (@BC_MHockey) February 10, 2026 Will Vote and Andre Gasseau each had two goals in the championship game, while defenseman Lukas Gustafsson posted a goal and two assists in a standout performance on the blue line. Louka Cloutier wins the Eberly award as the top goaltender of the tournament, stopping 57/60 shots and posting a .950 SV% in wins over Harvard and Boston U. James Hagens was named Beanpot MVP with two goals and three assists in the tournament. BC wins the first piece of hardware of "trophy season" as the No. 14 Eagles will look to make a run at the Hockey East title and the NCAA tournament. The Beanpot is coming home! pic.twitter.com/Hk5I1Vbfj4 — BC Men's Hockey