Tech

eBay manager imprisoned for harassment of journalists the CEO wanted to “take down”

Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Charles O’Rear) A former auction web sites security manager who pleaded guilty for his role in a cyberstalking conspiracy was sentenced in order to 18 months in prison yesterday. Philip Cooke, former senior manager of security operations for eBay’s Global Security Team, pleaded guilty in October 2020 to one count […]

Tech

Lawsuit: eBay tried to “terrorize, stalk and silence” couple that ran news site

Enlarge / A bloody pig mask mailed to cyberstalking victims by then-eBay employees. (credit: FBI ) A former eBay security official who pleaded guilty for his role in a cyberstalking conspiracy has asked for leniency in sentencing while blaming his actions in part on a “drinking culture” at eBay that contributed to his alcoholism. “eBay […]

Sport

Track coach allegedly stole ‘compromising photos’ from athletes, used pix to scam them out of more

Steve Waithe, a former assistant track and field coach at Tennessee and Northeastern, was arrested Wednesday in Chicago on federal charges of cyberstalking and wire fraud, stemming from an alleged scheme that’s equal parts stupid and gross. Read more…

Sport

Track coach allegedly stole ‘compromising photos’ from athletes, ransomed them back anonymously

Steve Waithe, a former assistant track and field coach at Tennessee and Northeastern, was arrested Wednesday in Chicago on federal charges of cyberstalking and wire fraud, stemming from an alleged scheme that’s equal parts stupid and gross. Read more…