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International Cybercrime Operation "Red Card" Nets Hundreds of Arrests in Africa
Operation "Red Card," an international cybercrime operation conducted between November and February, resulted in over 300 arrests and 2,000 electronic device seizures across seven African countries, targeting various scams affecting over 5,000 victims.
International Cybercrime Operation "Red Card" Nets Hundreds of Arrests in Africa
Operation "Red Card," an international cybercrime operation conducted between November and February, resulted in over 300 arrests and 2,000 electronic device seizures across seven African countries, targeting various scams affecting over 5,000 victims.
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UK Crime Agency Warns of Rise in Online Gangs Perpetrating Violent Crimes
The UK's National Crime Agency warns of a rise in online gangs of young men sharing violent and misogynistic content, exemplified by recent convictions of Cameron Finnigan (nine-year sentence for terrorism-related offenses and child sexual abuse material) and Richard Ehiemere (fraud and child sexual...
UK Crime Agency Warns of Rise in Online Gangs Perpetrating Violent Crimes
The UK's National Crime Agency warns of a rise in online gangs of young men sharing violent and misogynistic content, exemplified by recent convictions of Cameron Finnigan (nine-year sentence for terrorism-related offenses and child sexual abuse material) and Richard Ehiemere (fraud and child sexual...
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China Cracks Down on 7,000+ Personal Information Crimes
China's Ministry of Public Security cracked down on over 7,000 personal information infringement cases last year, revealing sophisticated criminal gangs profiting millions from illegally obtained data, highlighting the need for technological countermeasures and improved data security practices.
China Cracks Down on 7,000+ Personal Information Crimes
China's Ministry of Public Security cracked down on over 7,000 personal information infringement cases last year, revealing sophisticated criminal gangs profiting millions from illegally obtained data, highlighting the need for technological countermeasures and improved data security practices.
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NCA Launches Campaign Against Sextortion Targeting British Teenage Boys
Nigerian crime gangs are blackmailing British teenage boys (14-17) on Snapchat and Instagram for approximately £100 after obtaining explicit images; the National Crime Agency launched a campaign to raise awareness and help victims.
NCA Launches Campaign Against Sextortion Targeting British Teenage Boys
Nigerian crime gangs are blackmailing British teenage boys (14-17) on Snapchat and Instagram for approximately £100 after obtaining explicit images; the National Crime Agency launched a campaign to raise awareness and help victims.
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UK Sees Surge in Child Sextortion Cases, Launching New Awareness Campaign
The UK National Crime Agency reports 117 average monthly sextortion cases against under-18s in the first five months of 2024, launching a new social media campaign emphasizing victim support and urging non-payment while highlighting a rise in AI-generated sextortion attempts.
UK Sees Surge in Child Sextortion Cases, Launching New Awareness Campaign
The UK National Crime Agency reports 117 average monthly sextortion cases against under-18s in the first five months of 2024, launching a new social media campaign emphasizing victim support and urging non-payment while highlighting a rise in AI-generated sextortion attempts.
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28% Bias Score
EU Warns of Mafia-State Actor Alliance Weaponizing Crime
Europol's report highlights the alarming collaboration between organized crime and state actors like Russia and Belarus, weaponizing crime for geopolitical destabilization, notably through cyber warfare and illegal immigration flows at the EU's borders, posing significant security threats.
EU Warns of Mafia-State Actor Alliance Weaponizing Crime
Europol's report highlights the alarming collaboration between organized crime and state actors like Russia and Belarus, weaponizing crime for geopolitical destabilization, notably through cyber warfare and illegal immigration flows at the EU's borders, posing significant security threats.
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48% Bias Score
Dortmund Police Employee Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A 41-year-old civilian employee of the Dortmund police department was arrested on suspicion of distributing child pornography via a dark web platform; 92 items, including computers and data storage devices, were seized from his home and workplace; the investigation is ongoing.
Dortmund Police Employee Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A 41-year-old civilian employee of the Dortmund police department was arrested on suspicion of distributing child pornography via a dark web platform; 92 items, including computers and data storage devices, were seized from his home and workplace; the investigation is ongoing.
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VanHelsing Ransomware: Three Enterprises Hit in Two Weeks
Launched March 7, 2024, the VanHelsing ransomware-as-a-service platform has already successfully attacked three enterprises within two weeks, demanding $500,000 in ransom from each victim and targeting Windows, Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi systems.
VanHelsing Ransomware: Three Enterprises Hit in Two Weeks
Launched March 7, 2024, the VanHelsing ransomware-as-a-service platform has already successfully attacked three enterprises within two weeks, demanding $500,000 in ransom from each victim and targeting Windows, Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi systems.
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Widespread Chinese Smishing Campaign Targets US Toll Users
A massive smishing campaign originating in China bombards US users with fake toll bills via text, aiming to steal financial data and identities; the FBI urges immediate deletion of these messages and reporting to IC3.gov or apwg.org/sms.
Widespread Chinese Smishing Campaign Targets US Toll Users
A massive smishing campaign originating in China bombards US users with fake toll bills via text, aiming to steal financial data and identities; the FBI urges immediate deletion of these messages and reporting to IC3.gov or apwg.org/sms.
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32% Bias Score
Nigerian Sextortion Gangs Target UK Teenage Boys
Nigerian crime gangs are blackmailing UK teenage boys (aged 14-17) with sextortion scams on social media, demanding £100 or threatening to share sexual images; the National Crime Agency (NCA) urges victims not to pay and to report the crime, noting a significant rise in cases.
Nigerian Sextortion Gangs Target UK Teenage Boys
Nigerian crime gangs are blackmailing UK teenage boys (aged 14-17) with sextortion scams on social media, demanding £100 or threatening to share sexual images; the National Crime Agency (NCA) urges victims not to pay and to report the crime, noting a significant rise in cases.
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48% Bias Score
Eminem's Ex-Engineer Charged with Stealing and Selling Unreleased Music
Joseph Strange, a former Eminem studio engineer, was charged with stealing and selling over 25 unreleased Eminem songs online, including via Reddit and YouTube, after accessing password-protected hard drives; he faces up to 15 years in prison.
Eminem's Ex-Engineer Charged with Stealing and Selling Unreleased Music
Joseph Strange, a former Eminem studio engineer, was charged with stealing and selling over 25 unreleased Eminem songs online, including via Reddit and YouTube, after accessing password-protected hard drives; he faces up to 15 years in prison.
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48% Bias Score
One Million Phishing Attacks Traced to Tycoon 2FA Platform
During January and February 2025, approximately one million phishing attacks were launched, with Tycoon 2FA, a phishing-as-a-service platform, responsible for 89% of them. These attacks used a Caesar cipher for encryption, reflecting a concerning trend of increasingly sophisticated methods.
One Million Phishing Attacks Traced to Tycoon 2FA Platform
During January and February 2025, approximately one million phishing attacks were launched, with Tycoon 2FA, a phishing-as-a-service platform, responsible for 89% of them. These attacks used a Caesar cipher for encryption, reflecting a concerning trend of increasingly sophisticated methods.
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40% Bias Score
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