Tag #Cybercrime

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US Indicts Russian Man for Leading Global Cybercrime Ring

A US federal indictment charges Russian national Rustam Gallyamov with leading a global cybercrime ring using the Qakbot malware, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and resulting in the Justice Department seizing over $24 million in cryptocurrency; the indictment highlights the challe...

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Scattered Spider: UK Cybercrime Investigation

The UK's National Crime Agency is investigating the hacking group Scattered Spider, suspected of attacks on UK retailers including Marks & Spencer, resulting in a £300 million loss for M&S the group uses ransomware and has members as young as teenagers.

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Courier Fraudsters Steal Thousands in Northamptonshire

Two victims in Northamptonshire lost thousands of pounds to courier fraudsters impersonating bank and police officials on Monday; police warn the public to be vigilant against these scams.

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Greek Police Bust Two Investment Scam Rings, 104 Arrests

Greek authorities arrested 104 individuals involved in two investment scam organizations targeting Middle Eastern citizens through fraudulent websites and call centers, seizing digital evidence and €9,952 in cash.

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Telegram Shuts Down Major Cryptocurrency Laundering Network

Telegram's shutdown of thousands of channels linked to the Cambodian group Haowang Guarantee, a branch of the Huione Group accused by the US Treasury of laundering nearly $4 billion, highlights the fight against cryptocurrency-related crime. Elliptic estimates Haowang Guarantee alone laundered $27 b...

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Over 30 Million Rubles Lost in Russian Pushkin Card Fraud Schemes

Authorities in Russia uncovered two separate Pushkin Card fraud schemes, one in Ryazan and one in Novosibirsk, resulting in over 30 million rubles in losses; perpetrators created fake events and pocketed the money from ticket sales.

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German Bomb Threat Trial: Online Extremist Group Motive Investigated

Two young men from the Hohenlohekreis and Hamburg stand trial in Stuttgart for sending 51 bomb threats to institutions across eight German states in autumn 2023, falsely claiming affiliation with Hamas, while one faces additional charges of attempted murder.

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Cybercrime Impacts 20% of Dutch Businesses

A recent ABN Amro study reveals that 20% of Dutch companies suffered cyberattacks last year, with almost 30% of large businesses affected; SMEs significantly underestimate the risks, highlighting the need for proactive cybersecurity measures in response to rising threats and new EU regulations.

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Netherlands Police Launch Home Visits for Online Crime Victims

The Netherlands National Police implemented a nationwide program offering home visits to victims of online crimes like bank fraud and sextortion, improving support and investigation efficiency, addressing the unique challenges of digital crime compared to physical crime.

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Police Bust Messenger Fraud Ring in Germany

German police searched seven locations, arresting one 20-year-old suspect and investigating four others for allegedly stealing a low six-figure sum via phishing text messages that impersonated children or bank employees.

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Arrest Made in International Sextortion Scheme that Led to Teen's Suicide

Following the suicide of 17-year-old Ryan Last in 2022 due to an international sextortion scheme, Alfred Kassi, the alleged perpetrator, and three accomplices were arrested in Côte d'Ivoire; they will be prosecuted there under cybercrime laws.

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\$44 Billion Cyberscam Industry Thrives in Southeast Asia Despite Crackdowns

A UN report reveals that Asian crime syndicates' cyberscam operations in Southeast Asia generate an estimated \$44 billion annually, impacting Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar significantly, despite crackdowns and the freeing of thousands of human trafficking victims.

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