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Leader of Conti Ransomware Group, Vitalii Kovalev, Exposed in International Operation
An international operation exposed Vitalii Kovalev, the 36-year-old leader of the Conti ransomware group, responsible for Trickbot and other malware; Kovalev, potentially based in Moscow, amassed $1 billion in cryptocurrency, and the operation involved dismantling 300 servers and 650 domains.
Leader of Conti Ransomware Group, Vitalii Kovalev, Exposed in International Operation
An international operation exposed Vitalii Kovalev, the 36-year-old leader of the Conti ransomware group, responsible for Trickbot and other malware; Kovalev, potentially based in Moscow, amassed $1 billion in cryptocurrency, and the operation involved dismantling 300 servers and 650 domains.
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40% Bias Score
International Romance Scam Nets 14 Arrests, €353,952 Loss
A Spanish woman lost €353,952 to a romance scam; 14 people were arrested in a multi-national operation targeting a Nigerian criminal network that used fake social media profiles to defraud their victims.
International Romance Scam Nets 14 Arrests, €353,952 Loss
A Spanish woman lost €353,952 to a romance scam; 14 people were arrested in a multi-national operation targeting a Nigerian criminal network that used fake social media profiles to defraud their victims.
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24% Bias Score
€2,400 Stolen from Elderly Woman's Bank Account After Phone Theft in Madrid
In Madrid, thieves stole a 90-year-old woman's phone on a bus, using her simple 1234 PIN to access her banking app and steal €2,400 in less than two hours via ATM withdrawals, Bizum transfers, and online payments before her family intervened; CaixaBank eventually reimbursed the money.
€2,400 Stolen from Elderly Woman's Bank Account After Phone Theft in Madrid
In Madrid, thieves stole a 90-year-old woman's phone on a bus, using her simple 1234 PIN to access her banking app and steal €2,400 in less than two hours via ATM withdrawals, Bizum transfers, and online payments before her family intervened; CaixaBank eventually reimbursed the money.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Ranks Fourth in European Cybercrime Risk Index
A new analysis reveals that over 40% of German consumers faced cyberattacks, ranking Germany fourth in a 15-country European cybercrime risk index due to aggressive attacks and risky user behavior, resulting in an estimated annual financial loss of €82 per capita.
Germany Ranks Fourth in European Cybercrime Risk Index
A new analysis reveals that over 40% of German consumers faced cyberattacks, ranking Germany fourth in a 15-country European cybercrime risk index due to aggressive attacks and risky user behavior, resulting in an estimated annual financial loss of €82 per capita.
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24% Bias Score
Nefteyugansk Teen Manipulated into Arson
A 16-year-old boy in Nefteyugansk, Russia, was manipulated into revealing personal and banking information, leading him to commit arson on four vehicles after being told that his family would be arrested if he did not comply with the demands of a group impersonating school and law enforcement offici...
Nefteyugansk Teen Manipulated into Arson
A 16-year-old boy in Nefteyugansk, Russia, was manipulated into revealing personal and banking information, leading him to commit arson on four vehicles after being told that his family would be arrested if he did not comply with the demands of a group impersonating school and law enforcement offici...
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32% Bias Score
Germany's Cybercrime Surge: 202,000 Foreign Attacks, Low Solve Rate
Germany faced over 333,000 cybercrimes in 2024, with nearly 202,000 originating abroad, linked to its support for Ukraine; only 32 percent were solved, revealing significant challenges in combating international cybercrime.
Germany's Cybercrime Surge: 202,000 Foreign Attacks, Low Solve Rate
Germany faced over 333,000 cybercrimes in 2024, with nearly 202,000 originating abroad, linked to its support for Ukraine; only 32 percent were solved, revealing significant challenges in combating international cybercrime.
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44% Bias Score
Leader of Conti Ransomware Network Exposed in International Operation
An international police operation, Operation Endgame, uncovered Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev, the 36-year-old leader of the Conti ransomware network, responsible for the Trickbot malware affecting up to 4% of global companies and generating hundreds of millions in illicit funds; the operation also li...
Leader of Conti Ransomware Network Exposed in International Operation
An international police operation, Operation Endgame, uncovered Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev, the 36-year-old leader of the Conti ransomware network, responsible for the Trickbot malware affecting up to 4% of global companies and generating hundreds of millions in illicit funds; the operation also li...
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44% Bias Score
Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Escalating Border Tensions
Cambodia accuses Thailand of escalating border tensions after Thailand imposed new restrictions blocking almost all land crossings, impacting tourism, following a May 28th armed clash where a Cambodian soldier died; Cambodia responded by boycotting some Thai internet services, banning Thai fruits an...
Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Escalating Border Tensions
Cambodia accuses Thailand of escalating border tensions after Thailand imposed new restrictions blocking almost all land crossings, impacting tourism, following a May 28th armed clash where a Cambodian soldier died; Cambodia responded by boycotting some Thai internet services, banning Thai fruits an...
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48% Bias Score
FBI Investigates 700% Surge in Sophisticated DMV Text Scam
The FBI is investigating a nationwide DMV-impersonating text scam that has surged over 700 percent in June, tricking victims into revealing personal information through fake traffic violation notices and malicious links, with organized crime rings using AI to distribute thousands of texts hourly.
FBI Investigates 700% Surge in Sophisticated DMV Text Scam
The FBI is investigating a nationwide DMV-impersonating text scam that has surged over 700 percent in June, tricking victims into revealing personal information through fake traffic violation notices and malicious links, with organized crime rings using AI to distribute thousands of texts hourly.
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24% Bias Score
Cybercriminals Exploit AI Popularity to Distribute Malware via SEO
Cybercriminals use SEO to promote fake AI software, tricking users into downloading malware like CyberLock and Lucky_Gh0$t, which encrypt files and demand ransoms, impacting users in technology, marketing, and B2B sales sectors.
Cybercriminals Exploit AI Popularity to Distribute Malware via SEO
Cybercriminals use SEO to promote fake AI software, tricking users into downloading malware like CyberLock and Lucky_Gh0$t, which encrypt files and demand ransoms, impacting users in technology, marketing, and B2B sales sectors.
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24% Bias Score
German Cybercrime Soars to €178.6 Billion in Losses
Germany's 2024 cybercrime report reveals 131,391 domestic cybercrimes and 201,877 international attacks, resulting in €178.6 billion in economic losses; Operation Endgame disrupted a Russian cybercrime network, highlighting the transnational nature of the threat.
German Cybercrime Soars to €178.6 Billion in Losses
Germany's 2024 cybercrime report reveals 131,391 domestic cybercrimes and 201,877 international attacks, resulting in €178.6 billion in economic losses; Operation Endgame disrupted a Russian cybercrime network, highlighting the transnational nature of the threat.
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44% Bias Score
£47 Million Lost in HMRC Phishing Scam
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) lost £47 million in a phishing scam targeting 100,000 PAYE accounts; however, no individual taxpayers lost money, and arrests were made in connection to the crime, which was deemed organized crime and not a cyberattack.
£47 Million Lost in HMRC Phishing Scam
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) lost £47 million in a phishing scam targeting 100,000 PAYE accounts; however, no individual taxpayers lost money, and arrests were made in connection to the crime, which was deemed organized crime and not a cyberattack.
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36% Bias Score
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