Cybercrime
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worldUkraine Puts $8M Seized USDT Under Active State Management
Ukraine's asset recovery agency ARMA takes custody of 8.3 million USDT seized from an alleged international hacking group, marking a first for managing seized digital assets.
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cryptoDOJ Seizes Cloud Infrastructure in Major Crypto Money Laundering Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized a cloud computing account linked to Cambodia's Huione Group, used for laundering cryptocurrency from scams and cyber crimes.
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worldNorth Korea Irreversibly Terminates Denuclearization, Signals Escalation
Kim Jong Un codifies permanent nuclear arsenal. Diplomatic ties with US collapse as Pyongyang expands missile production by 2.5x.
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worldIndonesia, Malaysia Tighten Visa Rules to Combat Scam Syndicates
Southeast Asian nations propose stricter visa policies to curb the rise of transnational scam and online gambling operations.
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worldCrackdown in Southeast Asia Pushes Scam Networks to Shift Base to Sri Lanka
Following crackdowns in Cambodia and Myanmar, cyber scam networks are relocating to Sri Lanka attracted by relaxed visas and high-speed internet.
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techSIM Swap Scam Drains Florida Woman's Bank Account in Minutes
A Florida woman lost control of her phone number in a SIM swap scam, leading to thousands stolen from her accounts within minutes.
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techCybercriminals Fail to Leverage AI, Study Reveals
New analysis of 100M forum posts finds AI tools largely ineffective for hackers, with guardrails working.
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techFirst Conviction Under Take It Down Act: Man Continued AI Nude Creation Post-Arrest
A man, the first to be convicted under the Take It Down Act, persisted in creating and distributing AI-generated nudes even after his initial arrest, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating cybercrimes.