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Tax Scams Surge, Costing $9.1 Billion in 2024

The IRS reported $9.1 billion in tax-related fraud in 2024, highlighting a rise in scams targeting stressed taxpayers during tax season; common tactics include fake refunds, ghost preparers, and fraudulent charities.

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SpyLend Android App: 100,000 Downloads Before Removal Highlights App Store Security Flaws

The SpyLend Android app, disguised as "Finance Simplified", rapidly increased downloads from 50,000 to 100,000 in a week before Google's removal; it enabled predatory lending, blackmail, extortion, and data theft, highlighting vulnerabilities in app store security.

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Near-Miss at Chicago Midway Airport: Southwest Plane Avoids Collision with Private Jet

A Southwest Airlines plane and a private jet had a near-miss at Chicago Midway Airport on Tuesday morning when the private jet, a Bombardier Challenger 350, entered the runway without authorization, forcing the Southwest plane to perform a go-around to avoid a collision; the FAA and NTSB are investi...

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\$1.5 Billion Crypto Heist: North Korean Hackers Target Bybit

North Korean hackers stole approximately \$1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from Bybit's cold wallet, marking the largest crypto heist ever, exceeding the \$1.4 billion stolen in 2024, highlighting the Lazarus Group's shift toward financially motivated cyberattacks.

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North Korean Hackers Steal $1.4 Billion From Bybit Exchange

On February 21, 2025, the Lazarus Group stole $1.4 billion in ETH from Bybit, a Dubai-based crypto exchange, exploiting a vulnerability during a routine transfer; Bybit's transparent response, including a bounty program and emergency funding, has set a new precedent for crisis management.

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U.S. Dismantles Election Security Efforts Amidst Concerns of Foreign Interference

The U.S. government has dismantled its election security efforts, firing CISA personnel, disbanding an FBI task force, and halting a nationwide training program, raising concerns among election officials about vulnerabilities to foreign interference. The actions follow accusations of CISA engaging i...

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Drone Smuggling Spikes Near UK Prison

Residents near HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire report a sharp rise in illegal drone deliveries of contraband, including drugs and phones, prompting concerns about national security and prompting a response from prison authorities and local police.

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IRS Reports $9.1 Billion in Tax Fraud, Warns of Rising Scam Risks

The IRS reported $9.1 billion (€8.7bn) in fraud from financial and tax crimes in 2024, prompting warnings about various scams including fake refunds, ghost preparers, fake charities, smishing/phishing, back tax demands, social media scams, and schemes targeting non-English speakers and seniors.

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Near-Miss at Chicago Midway Airport Prompts FAA Investigation

A Southwest Airlines plane aborted its landing at Chicago's Midway Airport on April 3, 2025, after a business jet crossed the runway due to the pilot misinterpreting air traffic control instructions; the FAA is investigating.

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North Korea's \$1.5 Billion Crypto Heist: Largest Ever

North Korean hackers stole \$1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from Bybit, the world's second-largest exchange, on Friday, exceeding previous records and representing a significant portion of North Korea's annual GDP; investigators are currently tracing the laundered funds.

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UK Forces Apple to Disable iPhone Security Feature, Raising Cybersecurity Concerns

The UK government ordered Apple to disable its iPhone Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature, despite the National Cyber Security Centre recommending it for security, leaving millions of users vulnerable to cyberattacks and potentially setting a dangerous precedent for other countries.

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CIA Damage Assessment Underway After Non-Secure Email Reveals Officer Identities

The CIA is assessing potential damage from a non-secure email sent to the White House that listed junior officers, raising concerns about exposure of covert operations and recruitment of disgruntled former employees by foreign intelligence agencies amid planned layoffs.

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