Federal prosecutors have recommended a five to seven-year prison sentence for former FTX executive Ryan Salame
Salame has pleaded guilty to serious offenses related to the collapse of the cryptocurrency empire
Salame’s legal team has argued for a significantly shorter sentence of no more than 18 months
Federal prosecutors have recommended a prison sentence of five to seven years for former FTX executive Ryan Salame, who is facing charges related to the multibillion-dollar collapse of the cryptocurrency empire. This recommendation was outlined in a sentencing memo filed in federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday, where the 30-year-old has pleaded guilty to the litany of serious offenses. Prosecutors argue that a substantial sentence is necessary to ensure he receives just punishment, whereas Salame’s legal team has argued for a significantly shorter sentence of no more than 18 months.
OEIS Financial Fraud Private Investigator: Salame Pleaded Guilty in August
Salame was co-chief executive of FTX alongside Sam Bankman-Fried, but he has kept a far lower profile since the exchange collapsed in November 2022. Salame was revealed last August to be negotiating a guilty plea over charges including violations of campaign finance laws, which prosecutors labeled “one of the largest-ever in American history” as well as the operation of an unlicensed money-transmitting business.
Salame pleaded guilty a month later, agreeing to forfeit a staggering $1.55 billion in assets, including a $6 million cash payment, two Massachusetts properties, four restaurants, and a Porche 911. Bankruptcy filings also revealed loans of $55 million from Bankman-Fried’s companies to Salame.
OEIS Financial Fraud Private Investigator: More to Come
The former executive was warned at the time that he faces up to a decade behind bars, and prosecutors are clearly hoping to get as close to that as possible. Other members of Bankman-Fried’s close associates, including Caroline Ellison, Nishad Singh, and Gary Wang, who have also cooperated with authorities and provided testimony against Bankman-Fried, are yet to receive their sentences.Bankman-Fried himself was sentenced to 25 years in prison in March, which he has appealed.
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If you use the Microsoft Edge browser at work, your days of texting a screenshot of a web page to your spouse or coworker are nearly over. Microsoft is adding screenshot prevention controls to Edge.
It’s all designed to prevent you from sharing screenshots with competitors, relatives, and journalists using Microsoft Edge for Business. “Screenshot prevention policies will secure against data exfiltration in the browser by blocking the ability to take screenshots on pages labeled as sensitive or protected,” Microsoft said.
Specifically, IT managers at corporations will be able to tag web pages as protected, as defined in various Microsoft policy engines in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Intune Mobile Application Management and Microsoft Purview, Microsoft said. The screenshot prevention feature will be available to customers in the “coming months,” Microsoft said. It’s also unclear whether third-party tools will be somehow blocked from taking screenshots or recording video, too.
Microsoft will also roll out a way to force Edge for Business users to automatically update their browsers. The feature will enter a preview phase over the next few weeks, Microsoft said.
“The Edge management service will enable IT admins to see which devices have Edge instances that are out of date and at risk,” Microsoft said. “It will also provide mitigating controls, such as forcing a browser restart to install updates, enabling automatic browser updates or enabling enhanced security mode for added protections.”
The latter initiative to force updates seems smart, given that there’s a real risk of zero-day attacks. Whether Microsoft is able to block screenshots being taken (as opposed to just snapped with a smartphone camera) remains to be seen.
As PCWorld’s senior editor, Mark focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other beats. He has formerly written for PCMag, BYTE, Slashdot, eWEEK, and ReadWrite.
“I was disgusted then when I did it and I’m disgusted now,” Combs says after 2016 hotel surveillance video surfaces
Sean “Diddy” Combs posted a short apology video Sunday morning, two days after a harrowing hotel surveillance video showed him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. Looking directly at a camera, the mogul says he was at his “rock bottom” when he attacked Ventura in the hallway of the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles in 2016. In the surveillance video, obtained by CNN, Combs is seen throwing, kicking, stomping and dragging Ventura.
“It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you gotta do that,” Combs says in the apology video. “I was fucked up, I mean I hit rock bottom, and I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I’m disgusted. I was disgusted then when I did it, and I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help. Had to go into therapy, go into rehab, had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I’m committed to being a better man each and every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m truly sorry.”
Meredith Firetog, a partner at Wigdor LLP which represents Cassie, said in a statement to Rolling Stone Sunday following Combs’ apology, “Combs’ most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt. When Cassie and multiple other women came forward, he denied everything and suggested that his victims were looking for a payday. That he was only compelled to ‘apologize’ once his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will be swayed by his disingenuous words.”
The surveillance footage that prompted Combs’ apology corroborated an allegation of physical abuse that Ventura included in her sex trafficking lawsuit filed last November. Combs’ lawyer initially responded to the lawsuit by claiming it was “riddled with baseless and outrageous lies, aiming to tarnish Mr. Combs’s reputation and seeking a payday.” The parties reached a settlement within 24 hours. Combs’ lawyer then issued a follow-up denial a day after the private pact was reached. “Just so we’re clear, a decision to settle a lawsuit, especially in 2023, is in no way an admission of wrongdoing,” the lawyer, Ben Brafman, said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “Mr. Combs’ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims.”
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On Friday, Ventura’s lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, said the “gut-wrenching” hotel surveillance video “has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behavior of Mr. Combs.” He added: “Words cannot express the courage and fortitude that Ms. Ventura has shown in coming forward to bring this to light.”
The security footage, which has no sound, shows a barefoot Ventura quickly walking out from a hotel room with personal items in her hand while wearing an oversized hoodie. Seconds later, a towel-clad Combs chases down the hallway after her. Finding Ventura waiting for the elevator, he forcibly grabs her by the back of her hoodie and throws her to the ground and kicks her. As Ventura lies on the floor, motionless in a fetal position, Combs picks up her bags and stomps her. He then begins to drag her back towards the hotel room as Ventura appears to cry out.
Combs lets Ventura go and proceeds to carry her bags back to the hotel room as she waits near the elevator. Combs then returns and appears to shove her and hurl an object he grabbed from a nearby table.
In her lawsuit, Ventura said she eventually “managed to get into the elevator, and when she got to the lobby, quickly took a cab to her apartment. Upon realizing that her running away would cause Mr. Combs to be even angrier with her, and completely stuck in his vicious cycle of abuse, Ms. Ventura returned to the hotel with the intention of apologizing for running away from her abuser.”
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The hotel incident is one of numerous instances Ventura claimed that Combs was physically abusive during their 10-year relationship, which began when she was an emerging singer signed to Combs’ label, Bad Boy Records. The couple’s relationship ended for good in September 2018, shortly after Ventura alleges Combs raped her inside her home.
In the lawsuit’s wake, three more women and a man accused Combs of sexual abuse. Joi Dickerson-Neal claimed Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991. She claimed Combs filmed the incident and showed the video to others in an act described as “revenge porn.” Through a rep, Combs denied the allegation, saying “[this] 32-year-old story is made up and not credible.”
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Liza Gardner claimed she was 16 years old when Combs and singer-songwriter Aaron Hall took turns raping her following an Uptown Records event in 1990. She further claimed that Combs later began “assaulting and choking” her until she almost “passed out” because he was worried she might divulge what happened. “These are fabricated claims falsely alleging misconduct from over 30 years ago and filed at the last minute,” a Combs spokesperson said of Gardner’s lawsuit. “This is nothing but a money grab.”
A woman from Detroit claimed Combs, former Bad Boy President Harve Pierre and a third man gang raped her at Combs’ New York recording studio in 2003 when she was 17 years old. And in February, music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones sued Combs for sexual assault, harassment, and not compensating him for work on the Grammy-nominated The Love Album. Combs’ representatives denied the allegations in both cases.
ImmuneApp, a leading provider of cutting-edge cybersecurity and vendor risk management solutions, is excited to announce its rebranding to RiskImmune. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to advancing its capabilities and reinforcing its position in the market following the integration of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into its platform.
Rebranding to RiskImmune: A Strategic Evolution
The rebranding to RiskImmune represents a significant milestone in the company’s journey. The new name better reflects the company’s expanded focus on comprehensive risk management and its innovative approach to utilizing AI for enhanced security and operational resilience. This transformation aligns with the company’s mission to empower organizations with sophisticated tools that proactively manage and mitigate risks associated with third-party vendors.
Enhanced Capabilities with AI Integration
RiskImmune’s platform now leverages advanced AI algorithms to provide unparalleled insights and proactive risk management solutions. Key enhancements include:
Automated Risk Assessments: AI-driven risk assessments streamline the identification and evaluation of potential risks, ensuring timely and accurate risk profiling.
Continuous Monitoring: Advanced AI continuously monitors vendor activities, offering real-time detection and mitigation of emerging threats.
Predictive Analytics: Leveraging machine learning, the platform can predict potential risk scenarios and recommend preventive measures, enhancing overall security posture.
Improved Compliance Management: AI-powered compliance checks ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards, minimizing the risk of non-compliance.
Enhanced Incident Management: The platform’s AI capabilities enable swift identification and resolution of security incidents, reducing response times and mitigating impact.
CEO Statement
“We are thrilled to introduce RiskImmune as our new brand identity,” said Magda CHELLY, co-founder of RiskImmune. “This rebranding is more than just a name change; it signifies our strategic evolution and commitment to providing our clients with the most advanced, AI-powered risk management solutions. RiskImmune embodies our vision of a future where organizations can confidently navigate the complexities of vendor risk management with cutting-edge technology at their fingertips.”
Commitment to Innovation and Excellence
The transition to RiskImmune also reflects the company’s dedication to continuous innovation and excellence. By integrating AI, RiskImmune not only enhances its existing offerings but also sets a new standard in the vendor risk management industry. This rebranding effort will be accompanied by a series of updates and improvements across the platform, designed to deliver even greater value to customers.
About RiskImmune
RiskImmune, formerly known as ImmuneApp, is a premier provider of cybersecurity and vendor risk management solutions. The company’s platform leverages advanced AI technology to offer automated risk assessments, continuous monitoring, predictive analytics, and comprehensive compliance management. RiskImmune is dedicated to helping organizations proactively manage third-party risks and enhance their operational resilience.
For more information about RiskImmune and its innovative solutions, please visit https://riskimmune.com.
About RiskImmune by Responsible Cyber
Responsible Cyber Pte. Ltd., headquartered in Singapore, is a pioneering cybersecurity and risk management start-up founded in 2016 by Magda Chelly and Mikko Laaksonen. The company operates in the UK, France, and Poland, backed by corporate shareholders including Singtel Innov8 and NUS Enterprise. With a strong focus on innovation, Responsible Cyber introduced RiskImmune, an AI-powered solution designed to revolutionize third-party risk management.
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