AI-Powered Phishing Scams Surge, Causing Massive Financial Losses
AI-powered phishing emails are becoming increasingly sophisticated and successful, causing substantial financial losses in Canada; the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported that cybercrimes, including phishing, accounted for the bulk of the \$531 million in losses reported in 2022, a number expected t...
AI-Powered Phishing Scams Surge, Causing Massive Financial Losses
AI-powered phishing emails are becoming increasingly sophisticated and successful, causing substantial financial losses in Canada; the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported that cybercrimes, including phishing, accounted for the bulk of the \$531 million in losses reported in 2022, a number expected t...
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40% Bias Score
Russian Children Vulnerable to Cybercrime via Bank Cards
Russian children's increased use of bank cards exposes them to cybercrime; criminals exploit their trust to steal money or involve them in money laundering schemes, prompting banks to require parental consent and schools to launch cybersecurity awareness programs.
Russian Children Vulnerable to Cybercrime via Bank Cards
Russian children's increased use of bank cards exposes them to cybercrime; criminals exploit their trust to steal money or involve them in money laundering schemes, prompting banks to require parental consent and schools to launch cybersecurity awareness programs.
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56% Bias Score
Surge in Online Child Sexual Abuse Images Prompts Turkish Parliament Action
Turkey's parliament examined the growing problem of online child sexual abuse, with experts warning of a surge in exploitative images and the need for stronger preventative measures and public awareness.
Surge in Online Child Sexual Abuse Images Prompts Turkish Parliament Action
Turkey's parliament examined the growing problem of online child sexual abuse, with experts warning of a surge in exploitative images and the need for stronger preventative measures and public awareness.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Man Arrested for Running Non-Consensual Imagery Telegram Groups
A 35-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Belgium for running Telegram groups distributing non-consensual nude images and personal data of women and girls, some with nearly 100,000 members; he earned €50 per membership via crypto vouchers; groups were removed in September 2023, and the investigation c...
Dutch Man Arrested for Running Non-Consensual Imagery Telegram Groups
A 35-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Belgium for running Telegram groups distributing non-consensual nude images and personal data of women and girls, some with nearly 100,000 members; he earned €50 per membership via crypto vouchers; groups were removed in September 2023, and the investigation c...
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36% Bias Score
West Midlands Police Expands Digital Forensics Team Amid Budget Cuts
West Midlands Police seized over 4,000 phones and computers in the last year, aiding in solving various crimes; the force is expanding its digital forensics team despite budget constraints and 800 fewer officers since 2010, because 95% of crimes have an online connection.
West Midlands Police Expands Digital Forensics Team Amid Budget Cuts
West Midlands Police seized over 4,000 phones and computers in the last year, aiding in solving various crimes; the force is expanding its digital forensics team despite budget constraints and 800 fewer officers since 2010, because 95% of crimes have an online connection.
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44% Bias Score
Low Solve Rate for Sextortion Cases in Saxony-Anhalt
In Saxony-Anhalt, only 5 of 470 reported sextortion cases were solved by October 2024, revealing a low solve rate despite a slight decrease in cases compared to 2023. Most cases were attempts, with 80% of victims being male, including minors.
Low Solve Rate for Sextortion Cases in Saxony-Anhalt
In Saxony-Anhalt, only 5 of 470 reported sextortion cases were solved by October 2024, revealing a low solve rate despite a slight decrease in cases compared to 2023. Most cases were attempts, with 80% of victims being male, including minors.
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44% Bias Score
Microsoft Fights Back Against AI-Powered Cyberattacks
Microsoft is taking legal action against a foreign threat actor who exploited generative AI services, including OpenAI's DALL-E, to create and sell harmful content after scraping exposed customer credentials; this highlights the growing threat of AI-powered cyberattacks in 2025.
Microsoft Fights Back Against AI-Powered Cyberattacks
Microsoft is taking legal action against a foreign threat actor who exploited generative AI services, including OpenAI's DALL-E, to create and sell harmful content after scraping exposed customer credentials; this highlights the growing threat of AI-powered cyberattacks in 2025.
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56% Bias Score
Khabarovsk Cybercrime: 6.5 Million Rubles Lost in Latest Scams
Cybercriminals stole over 6.5 million rubles from 31 people in Khabarovsk Krai last week using methods such as fake messages, phishing links, and SIM-swapping; last year's losses reached almost 1 billion rubles.
Khabarovsk Cybercrime: 6.5 Million Rubles Lost in Latest Scams
Cybercriminals stole over 6.5 million rubles from 31 people in Khabarovsk Krai last week using methods such as fake messages, phishing links, and SIM-swapping; last year's losses reached almost 1 billion rubles.
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36% Bias Score
Thuringia Phone Scams: €4.5 Million in Losses by November 2024
By the end of November 2024, phone scams in Thuringia, Germany, caused approximately €4.5 million in losses, exceeding the €4.4 million total for 2023; 3200 cases were reported in 2024, with scammers succeeding in 500.
Thuringia Phone Scams: €4.5 Million in Losses by November 2024
By the end of November 2024, phone scams in Thuringia, Germany, caused approximately €4.5 million in losses, exceeding the €4.4 million total for 2023; 3200 cases were reported in 2024, with scammers succeeding in 500.
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16% Bias Score
Dutch Man Arrested for Running Non-Consensual Intimate Image Telegram Groups
A 35-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Belgium for managing Telegram groups distributing non-consensual intimate images and personal data of women and girls, some with almost 100,000 members; the groups were shut down in September 2023, and the man earned money from memberships.
Dutch Man Arrested for Running Non-Consensual Intimate Image Telegram Groups
A 35-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Belgium for managing Telegram groups distributing non-consensual intimate images and personal data of women and girls, some with almost 100,000 members; the groups were shut down in September 2023, and the man earned money from memberships.
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32% Bias Score
Sextortion in Germany: Rising Cases and Disproportionate Impact on Men
Over 2,000 sextortion cases were reported in Germany in 2023, with a likely increase in 2024; men are disproportionately affected, possibly due to lower suspicion and more willingness to share intimate images; the crime often involves foreign-based organized crime groups, and underreporting is signi...
Sextortion in Germany: Rising Cases and Disproportionate Impact on Men
Over 2,000 sextortion cases were reported in Germany in 2023, with a likely increase in 2024; men are disproportionately affected, possibly due to lower suspicion and more willingness to share intimate images; the crime often involves foreign-based organized crime groups, and underreporting is signi...
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44% Bias Score
2025 Cybercrime Trends: Data Breaches, Service Disruptions, and Enhanced Defenses
Cybercriminals in 2025 will focus on stealing data from corporate networks, disrupting critical services, and targeting individuals, prompting a shift towards stronger national cybersecurity using next-generation firewalls, AI, and import substitution.
2025 Cybercrime Trends: Data Breaches, Service Disruptions, and Enhanced Defenses
Cybercriminals in 2025 will focus on stealing data from corporate networks, disrupting critical services, and targeting individuals, prompting a shift towards stronger national cybersecurity using next-generation firewalls, AI, and import substitution.
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40% Bias Score