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Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Gaming hacker's waterfront mansion and Mercedes Benz seized in major cybercrime probe
Luxury assets linked to a previously convicted hacker worth more than $4.5million, including a beachfront mansion, have been seized by Australian Federal Police. Shane Stephen Duffy, 32, from Queensland had millions of dollars worth of assets seized following a lengthy investigation into stolen cryptocurrency and cyber hacking. In April, a beachfront home, a 2019 black Mercedes-Benz sedan and nearly 25 Bitcoin was seized by the AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT). Duffy is suspected of stealing 950 Bitcoin from a French cryptocurrency exchange in 2013, now worth about $150million. He had previously been convicted of hacking US-based gaming company Riot Games, the company behind the popular video game League of Legends. In 2018, the CACT launched an investigation after AUSTRAC were tipped off by authorities in Luxembourg about suspicious Bitcoin transactions. The alleged Bitcoin theft has not led to any criminal charges. However the CACT was able to restrict the suspected proceeds of the alleged crime under federal laws, even without a prosecution. Authorities secured restraining orders over the assets in 2019 and they were subsequently forfeited in April. Assets included a Beachmere waterfront mansion in Queensland's Moreton Bay region purchased in 2018 for $1.1million, which is now estimated to be worth about $2million. The luxury property was held in Duffy's mother's name. Following the home's sale, the proceeds will be transferred into a special fund that assists crime prevention and law enforcement initiatives. The AFP remains committed confiscating alleged proceeds of crime to disrupt criminals and cybercrime. 'The Proceeds of Crime Act provides law enforcement agencies with unique powers to restrain and forfeit instruments and proceeds of crime,' AFP Commander Jason Kennedy 'Criminals are driven by greed at the expense of honest Australians and businesses who are losing their hard-earned money to cyber criminals. 'The profits derived from criminal activities are also often used to fund further criminal acts, which is why the AFP works closely with our partners in the CACT to target the proceeds of crime and ensure they are re-invested in the community.' Since 2019, CACT has restrained more than $1.2bn in criminal assets, including houses, cars, yachts, cryptocurrency, fine art and luxury goods. Duffy accumulated more than $32,000 in 2013 by selling access to inactive League of Legends accounts, according to court documents. He hacked the X, formerly known as Twitter, account of Riot Games president Marc Merrill to promote the illegal operation and allegedly teamed up with another hacker to disrupt matches on the platform by disconnecting players. The company said the operation resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars being lost. In 2016, Mr Duffy was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail, to be served on immediate parole after he pleaded guilty in Brisbane District Court.
Business Post
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Post
Gen Z and millennials open to more office days - here's what would tempt them back
Commercial Property Gen Z and millennials open to more office days - here's what would tempt them back Killian Woods 05:00 Shane Duffy, director of offices at Savills Ireland, said the findings show 88 per cent of millennials and 98 per cent of Gen Zers would be open to returning to the office more often. Picture: Savills Ireland
Irish Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Majority of Irish workers would return to office with improved facilities
85 per cent of Irish workers would consider returning to their workplaces if certain amenities were provided, a survey from property advisor Savills has shown. Incentives such as faster internet and opportunities for mentoring could play a key role in luring workers in a variety of sectors back to the office, years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced many into working from home. The figures are even greater among certain generations - with 88 per cent of millennials and 98 per cent of Gen Z workers only supporting a return to the office if these benefits are provided. The survey also discovered that over half of Irish workers are willing to commute over half an hour to their workplaces - a figure that varies depending on age and industry. "We are witnessing a clear shift back to the office, not necessarily full-time, but at least for part of the working week," said Savills director of offices Shane Duffy. "The work-from-home movement that gained momentum five years ago was hailed as a permanent transformation of the workplace. And while it has certainly reshaped the way we work, the dust has now settled, and both employers and employees are recognising that, while remote work has its benefits, it often lacks opportunities for connection, idea-sharing, and collaboration with colleagues." Return to the workplace - what would bring Irish workers back? The COVID-19 pandemic forced many into remote work environments (Image: Getty) What specifically would tempt workers back to the office varies based on age, gender and current workplace arrangements. According to the survey, 38 per cent of men would return to the office if perks such as fast internet and an on-site gym were offered, compared to 29 per cent of women. 27 per cent of women would return with the promise of structured activities like social events, team-building exercises and corporate talks, while just 17 per cent of men hold the same view. The results of the survey are also divided along generational lines - with the offer of a subsidised gym appealing less to older generations. This trend continues in other areas, as 40 per cent of Gen Z workers compared to 17 per cent of millennials would prefer more shops and amenities close to their workplaces. Almost a third of those currently in hybrid work (splitting their time between working from home and in-person) would value more networking and collaboration opportunities in their offices, as well as subsidised meals. Gym access is the most popular perk among fully-remote workers, with 37 per cent placing it as their top priority. Nevertheless, Duffy still sees value in the traditional workplace, saying that working from home can be "filled with distractions". "Many workers still value having a dedicated workplace where collaboration and focus can truly flourish," he says. Commuting The average Irish commute currently stands at 36 minutes (stock photo) (Image: Craig Joiner/Loop Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) According to the survey's results, the average worker's commute stands at 36 minutes, with 30 per cent saying that they would cap their time spent travelling at 40 minutes. A fifth of workers would refuse to commute more than 20 minutes to their places of work. These respondents were typically those in the millennial and baby boomer generation, standing at 23 and 26 per cent respectively. Nationwide, 14 per cent of those working in and around Dublin would be more likely to put up with an hour-long commute, compared with just six per cent of Munster workers. Zero per cent of hospitality workers and just two per cent of retail staff would be willing to travel more than an hour to work, with healthcare, corporate and education workers the most willing to put up with such a commute. "The survey delivers a clear message from employees: the workplace experience matters, as does the time spent getting there," says Duffy. "Employers must now take both factors into account – offering incentives that make office life rewarding, while also acknowledging the practical realities of how far employees are willing to commute." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch Bulgaria vs Republic of Ireland FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Nations League playoff
Bulgaria and the Republic of Ireland clash in an important UEFA Nations League play-off first-leg tonight. The visitors will be out to secure a positive result ahead of Sunday's second leg on home soil as they are looking to avoid relegation to League C after finishing third behind England and Greece in Group B2. Bulgaria, meanwhile, were pipped to top spot in Group C3 by Northern Ireland and therefore have to overcome Heimir Hallgrímsson's side to earn promotion to League B. The hosts have not been particularly strong at home of late, winning just one of their last five games at the Hristo Botev Stadium. However, Ireland have not been great away from home either, losing four of their last five on the road. When the two nations met in this very competition almost five years ago, both games ended in draws with Shane Duffy netting a 90th minute equaliser on Ireland's last visit to Bulgaria in a fixture played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 restrictions that were in place at the time. TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised. Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Viaplay International YouTube channel. Kick-off is at 7.45pm GMT.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Norwich in 'good place going forwards'
Norwich City defender Shane Duffy insists the club is "in a good place going forwards" even if they fail to reach the Championship play-offs this season. Friday's 2-1 defeat by Bristol City left The Canaries 12th in the table, and seven points adrift of the top six with just eight games left to play. They conceded twice inside the first 25 minutes and despite having 20 goal attempts to the home side's 13, could only manage one reply, from top scorer Borja Sainz. "We're sick of losing games. It's not a great dressing room," a downcast Duffy told BBC Radio Norfolk. "We just keep shooting ourselves in the foot, it's been the story of the season, I think. "We were confident going into the game, the ability is there to beat Bristol City but we just give ourselves a mountain to climb and it's tough times at the minute. "There's a lot of learning in this group to be done. It might not be our year this year but this club's in a good place going forwards, so you'd better keep believing in it." 'The goal came a little bit too late' Bristol City beat Norwich to go fifth in Championship 'We're where I expected' - Norwich sporting director Knapper Only leaders Leeds United have scored more than Norwich's 60 goals this season, but Johannes Hoff Thorup's side have only managed one win in their last eight games and the defeat by Bristol City was their second in a row. "We're probably over thinking it, but (it seems) every chance someone gets against us, it's a goal," Duffy added. "There's so much good work done in the game, not many people will probably see the work that's done, but then we get punished from one through ball or one shot and players think 'here we go again'. "We need three or four goals to win a game at the minute and it's not possible in this league to keep that up. I haven't played many games this year and thought 'they're better than us, we're not at their level' and that's the mind-boggling thing. "We haven't got many clean sheets this year and it's painful. To be the second-top scorers in the league and be nowhere near the play-offs is a bit embarrassing, so as a team we can do much better." Because of international fortnight, Norwich do not play again until they take on sixth-placed West Brom in a must-win game at Carrow Road on 29 March. They reached last season's play-offs under David Wagner and Duffy added: "We've got to keep going now, you never know in this league, it's crazy, but I think the break's come at a good time for us." Latest Norwich City news and analysis Listen to BBC Radio Norfolk's The Scrimmage podcast
