Tag #Cybercrime

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Amsterdam Official Arrested for Leaking Addresses to Criminals

An Amsterdam municipal employee was arrested for allegedly leaking addresses from the municipal database to criminals, resulting in subsequent explosions and violent incidents at those addresses; this highlights security vulnerabilities within Dutch municipal systems.

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Five-Year Sentence for Online Child Sex Offender

A 21-year-old County Armagh man, Max Hollingsbee, was sentenced to five years and two months for 42 online sexual offences against 14 girls, using catfishing and blackmail to obtain explicit images between 2021 and 2023, highlighting the dangers of online exploitation.

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19 Billion Compromised Passwords Expose Urgent Security Risks

A new report reveals 19 billion compromised passwords are available online, with 94% reused, highlighting the urgent need for stronger password security and addressing the persistent SMS phishing threat.

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British Hacker Arrested for Marks & Spencer Cyberattack

Tyler Buchanan, suspected leader of the Scattered Spider hacking group, was arrested in Spain with \$26 million in cryptocurrency after a cyberattack on Marks & Spencer, causing millions in losses and disrupting online sales; he is now facing charges in California.

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Brazil Arrests Two in Lady Gaga Concert Bomb Plot

Brazilian authorities arrested two Lady Gaga fans for an alleged bomb plot targeting her Rio concert, involving Molotov cocktails and an online hate group; no explosives were found, and the concert proceeded safely.

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Brazil's R$10.1 Billion Digital Fraud Surge in 2024

In 2024, Brazilian consumers lost R$10.1 billion to digital fraud, with WhatsApp scams affecting 153,000 people, false sales impacting 150,000, and fake bank employee scams reaching 105,000 victims, driven by internet reach, speed, and manipulation techniques.

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\$1 Trillion Stolen: Transnational Cybercrime Targets US Pandemic Relief

Transnational cybercriminal rings stole over \$1 trillion in U.S. pandemic relief funds using stolen identities and AI deepfakes, highlighting the urgent need for stronger security measures and international collaboration to combat this large-scale fraud.

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International Fraud Ring Dismantled, €14.4 Million in Losses

A joint Franco-Israeli operation on May 5th dismantled a large-scale organized fraud network, resulting in 15 arrests and the recovery of €268,000. The investigation, initiated by a complaint from the Stade Toulousain rugby club in France, identified 121 victims across eight countries and prevented ...

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US Sanctions Myanmar's Karen National Army for Alleged Cyber Scams

The US sanctioned Myanmar's Karen National Army (KNA), its leader Colonel Saw Chit Thu, and his sons for alleged cyber scams, human trafficking, and cross-border smuggling; the KNA denies involvement, citing regional development efforts and the repatriation of 7,454 out of 8,575 foreign scam workers...

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French Police Rescue Crypto Entrepreneur's Father Held Hostage for Ransom

French police rescued the father of a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur from kidnappers who demanded a ransom in a nighttime raid in Essonne, south of Paris, on Saturday; five suspects were arrested.

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Israeli Arrest of Suspect in $190 Million Crypto Hack

Alexander Gurevich, a 47-year-old dual Russian-Israeli citizen, was arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport on May 1st, 2025, for allegedly attempting to flee to Russia after being indicted in the US for his alleged role in the August 2022 Nomad cryptocurrency hack that resulted in nearly $190 million in los...

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M&S Cyberattack: Suspected Youth Gang Targets UK Retailers

A cyberattack on Marks & Spencer (M&S), suspected to be linked to the Scattered Spider youth gang, caused major system disruptions for 11 days, impacting operations and raising concerns about other UK retailers being targeted. The gang, allegedly involving 1000 British and American youths, has also ...

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