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U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange: Vinnik Returned to Russia
On February 10, 2024, the U.S. and Russia exchanged prisoners, returning Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national who pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy charges related to the BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange, to Russia in exchange for American Marc Fogel's release from Russian custody.
U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange: Vinnik Returned to Russia
On February 10, 2024, the U.S. and Russia exchanged prisoners, returning Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national who pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy charges related to the BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange, to Russia in exchange for American Marc Fogel's release from Russian custody.
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52% Bias Score
421 Million Ruble Phone Scam in Samara, Russia
A pensioner in Samara, Russia, lost 421 million rubles to a phone scam where fraudsters impersonated officials, convincing her to withdraw her savings and hand them to couriers who were later apprehended by police.
421 Million Ruble Phone Scam in Samara, Russia
A pensioner in Samara, Russia, lost 421 million rubles to a phone scam where fraudsters impersonated officials, convincing her to withdraw her savings and hand them to couriers who were later apprehended by police.
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40% Bias Score
USAID Halts Ukraine Cybersecurity Aid, Leaving Country Vulnerable
The Trump administration's halting of USAID-funded cybersecurity projects in Ukraine has left the country vulnerable to cyberattacks, halting progress on securing critical infrastructure and diplomatic communications networks, and jeopardizing training programs.
USAID Halts Ukraine Cybersecurity Aid, Leaving Country Vulnerable
The Trump administration's halting of USAID-funded cybersecurity projects in Ukraine has left the country vulnerable to cyberattacks, halting progress on securing critical infrastructure and diplomatic communications networks, and jeopardizing training programs.
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40% Bias Score
Italian Minister Targeted in €1 Million Phone Scam
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto and numerous high-profile Italian businessmen were targeted in a sophisticated phone scam demanding €1 million each to a Hong Kong account, under the false pretense of freeing kidnapped journalists in the Middle East; Milan prosecutors launched an investigatio...
Italian Minister Targeted in €1 Million Phone Scam
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto and numerous high-profile Italian businessmen were targeted in a sophisticated phone scam demanding €1 million each to a Hong Kong account, under the false pretense of freeing kidnapped journalists in the Middle East; Milan prosecutors launched an investigatio...
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20% Bias Score
Widespread Smishing Scam Targets Americans with Fake Toll Texts
The FBI and FTC warn of a widespread smishing scam using fake unpaid toll texts, likely originating from Chinese cybercriminals, aiming to steal personal and financial information; thousands of complaints have been filed across multiple states.
Widespread Smishing Scam Targets Americans with Fake Toll Texts
The FBI and FTC warn of a widespread smishing scam using fake unpaid toll texts, likely originating from Chinese cybercriminals, aiming to steal personal and financial information; thousands of complaints have been filed across multiple states.
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24% Bias Score
Nationwide Smishing Scam Targets US Citizens
A nationwide smishing scam is tricking US citizens into paying fake toll fees via text messages, with thousands of victims reported since March 2024, resulting in financial losses and identity theft.
Nationwide Smishing Scam Targets US Citizens
A nationwide smishing scam is tricking US citizens into paying fake toll fees via text messages, with thousands of victims reported since March 2024, resulting in financial losses and identity theft.
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48% Bias Score
California Teen Sentenced to Four Years for Nationwide Hoax Threats
Alan Filion, an 18-year-old from California, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for making 375 hoax threats, including bomb threats and shooting threats, targeting schools, religious institutions, and government officials over two years; the calls, classified as "swatting", prompted signi...
California Teen Sentenced to Four Years for Nationwide Hoax Threats
Alan Filion, an 18-year-old from California, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for making 375 hoax threats, including bomb threats and shooting threats, targeting schools, religious institutions, and government officials over two years; the calls, classified as "swatting", prompted signi...
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36% Bias Score
Reformed Con Artist Helps Victims of Deepfake Scam
Marwan Ouarab, a reformed con artist, uses his OSINT expertise to help victims of online scams recover their losses, recently assisting a French woman defrauded of €830,000 in a deepfake scam involving Brad Pitt, leading to a French investigation.
Reformed Con Artist Helps Victims of Deepfake Scam
Marwan Ouarab, a reformed con artist, uses his OSINT expertise to help victims of online scams recover their losses, recently assisting a French woman defrauded of €830,000 in a deepfake scam involving Brad Pitt, leading to a French investigation.
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52% Bias Score
Former German Soldier Arrested in Ukraine on Rape and Theft Charges
A 29-year-old former German soldier was arrested in northeastern Ukraine on February 23, 2023, on charges of rape, possession of child pornography, and theft of Bundeswehr ammunition following a tip from US authorities and subsequent investigation by German authorities.
Former German Soldier Arrested in Ukraine on Rape and Theft Charges
A 29-year-old former German soldier was arrested in northeastern Ukraine on February 23, 2023, on charges of rape, possession of child pornography, and theft of Bundeswehr ammunition following a tip from US authorities and subsequent investigation by German authorities.
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40% Bias Score
Financial Fraud Surpasses Phishing in Email-Based Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity insurance claims data reveals a 48% increase in email-related incidents from 2021 to 2023, with financial fraud now surpassing phishing as the leading cause of losses (61% of claims in 2023), highlighting the inadequacy of traditional email security solutions and the urgent need for mo...
Financial Fraud Surpasses Phishing in Email-Based Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity insurance claims data reveals a 48% increase in email-related incidents from 2021 to 2023, with financial fraud now surpassing phishing as the leading cause of losses (61% of claims in 2023), highlighting the inadequacy of traditional email security solutions and the urgent need for mo...
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40% Bias Score
Nationwide Smishing Scam Targets Americans with Fake Toll Texts
A nationwide smishing scam using fake toll payment texts to steal personal and financial information has affected thousands since March 2024, with the FBI and various state authorities warning citizens to delete such messages and verify through official channels; Chinese cybercriminal groups are sus...
Nationwide Smishing Scam Targets Americans with Fake Toll Texts
A nationwide smishing scam using fake toll payment texts to steal personal and financial information has affected thousands since March 2024, with the FBI and various state authorities warning citizens to delete such messages and verify through official channels; Chinese cybercriminal groups are sus...
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52% Bias Score
Ransomware Payments Plummet 35% in 2024
Global ransomware payments fell by over one-third in 2024 to $813 million due to increased law enforcement actions and victims' refusal to pay, despite high-profile attacks on organizations like NHS trusts and Krispy Kreme.
Ransomware Payments Plummet 35% in 2024
Global ransomware payments fell by over one-third in 2024 to $813 million due to increased law enforcement actions and victims' refusal to pay, despite high-profile attacks on organizations like NHS trusts and Krispy Kreme.
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32% Bias Score
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