Cybercrime
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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.
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techApple Pay Text Scam Almost Cost Consumer $15,000
A sophisticated Apple Pay text scam nearly defrauded a consumer of $15,000 by impersonating official channels and creating false urgency.
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techGlobal Task Force Dismantles Aisuru and Kimwolf Botnets
Authorities from Germany, the US, and Canada take down two major botnets responsible for record-breaking DDoS attacks and criminal extortion schemes.