Topic: user vetting

  • Get Paid to Chat: Rent a Cyber Friend at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

    Get Paid to Chat: Rent a Cyber Friend at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

    Francesco Vitali initially doubted the idea of paying for conversation but trusted his partner's vision, leading to the creation of Rent a Cyber Friend, a video chat platform where users pay per minute for verified companions or specialized discussions. The platform has grown organically to three...

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  • FBI Seizes Major Hub for Online Criminal Activity

    FBI Seizes Major Hub for Online Criminal Activity

    The FBI has seized control of the RAMP dark web forum, a major hub that openly facilitated ransomware trade and cybercrime, marking a significant international enforcement action. This operation disrupts a key marketplace for cybercriminals, filling a void left by other dismantled forums and halt...

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