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Brazil Arrests Two in Lady Gaga Concert Bomb Plot

Brazilian authorities arrested two Lady Gaga fans for an alleged bomb plot targeting her Rio concert, involving Molotov cocktails and an online hate group; no explosives were found, and the concert proceeded safely.

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Brazil's R$10.1 Billion Digital Fraud Surge in 2024

In 2024, Brazilian consumers lost R$10.1 billion to digital fraud, with WhatsApp scams affecting 153,000 people, false sales impacting 150,000, and fake bank employee scams reaching 105,000 victims, driven by internet reach, speed, and manipulation techniques.

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English-Speaking Hackers Target Businesses With DragonForce Ransomware

The Scattered Spider hacking group, primarily based in the US and UK, used social engineering and the DragonForce ransomware to target companies including Marks & Spencer, MGM Resorts, and Caesars Entertainment, resulting in data theft and financial losses; five members aged 20-25 have been charged.

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FBI Arrests 22 in Nigeria-Based Sextortion Ring Linked to Teen Suicides

The FBI, in collaboration with the EFCC, arrested 22 Nigerian cybercriminals involved in a sextortion scheme targeting US minors, resulting in at least 10 suicides; the operation, called "Operation Artemis," highlights a 30% rise in sextortion-related tips between October 2024 and March 2025.

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China Reports Three Major Personal Data Breaches

Chinese police reported three cases of personal data breaches involving malware, insider access, and e-commerce platform exploitation, resulting in financial fraud and data theft affecting over 50 companies and nearly 1,000 job seekers.

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Global Surge in Cybercrime Syndicates From Southeast Asia

A UN report warns of a multibillion-pound cybercrime industry expanding globally from Southeast Asia, targeting South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe, as governments struggle to contain it.

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Israeli Arrest of Suspect in $190 Million Crypto Hack

Alexander Gurevich, a 47-year-old dual Russian-Israeli citizen, was arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport on May 1st, 2025, for allegedly attempting to flee to Russia after being indicted in the US for his alleged role in the August 2022 Nomad cryptocurrency hack that resulted in nearly $190 million in los...

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M&S Cyberattack: Suspected Youth Gang Targets UK Retailers

A cyberattack on Marks & Spencer (M&S), suspected to be linked to the Scattered Spider youth gang, caused major system disruptions for 11 days, impacting operations and raising concerns about other UK retailers being targeted. The gang, allegedly involving 1000 British and American youths, has also ...

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Teen Hackers Cripple Marks & Spencer in Cyberattack

The Scattered Spider hacking group, suspected of being primarily composed of British and American teenagers, is linked to a cyberattack on Marks & Spencer, causing disruption to its click-and-collect service and prompting concerns about further attacks. A 23-year-old alleged leader, Tyler Robert Buc...

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German Woman Loses Six-Figure Savings to Online Stock Scam

A 45-year-old woman from Germany's Ostallgäu district lost a six-figure sum to an online stock scam involving a social media chat group, making 16 payments to foreign accounts before discovering the fraud; police warn of similar schemes.

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CaaS Drives 57% of Cyberattacks

Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) is rapidly expanding, with Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) now responsible for 57% of cyberattacks on businesses and institutions, a significant increase from 40% in mid-2024, according to Darktrace.

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UK Student Loan System Faces "Critical Collapse", AI Overhaul Planned

Outdated IT systems at the UK's Student Loans Company (SLC) risk leaving millions of students without loans and expose their data to hackers; Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is initiating an AI-driven overhaul to modernize the system, reduce costs, and enhance data security.

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