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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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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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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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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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Hornet App Criticized for Failure to Prevent Fraud and Blackmail Targeting LGBTİ+ Users

The LGBTİ+ dating app Hornet is facing criticism for its failure to prevent fraud and blackmail schemes, where scammers use the app to gain access to users' personal information and blackmail them with threats of revealing intimate photos to their families unless they receive money; victims report t...

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LockBit Ransomware to Relaunch in February 2025

LockBit ransomware, responsible for 37% of attacks in May 2024, plans to relaunch LockBit 4 on February 3, 2025, according to a dark web posting, highlighting the challenges in combating ransomware-as-a-service models and double-extortion tactics.

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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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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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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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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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Moscow Arson Attacks: Over 10 Incidents Linked to Ukrainian Scammers

Over 10 arson attacks and explosions, orchestrated by Ukrainian phone scammers targeting vulnerable Russians, hit Moscow and its region on December 21st, resulting in numerous arrests, primarily of elderly people, and highlighting the threat of such actions escalating before the New Year.

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Deepfake Romance Scam Costs Elderly Woman £17,000

A 77-year-old Edinburgh woman lost £17,000 to a romance scammer using deepfake videos; the scammer, posing as "Alla Morgan," convinced her of a relationship and extracted money for fabricated needs, highlighting the growing threat of AI-powered fraud.

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