CYBERCRIME

Jun 29 2025POLITICS

A Man's Shady Dealings with an Iranian Agent

In a surprising turn of events, a man from Rishon Letzion has been charged with serious offenses related to national security. The charges include communicating with a foreign agent and sharing information with an enemy state. The prosecution has asked the court to keep the man in custody until the legal process is over. The man, identified as Dennis Lyakhov, was co...

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Jun 24 2025CRIME

Protecting Seniors from Digital Threats

In today's world, technology is everywhere. It helps us stay connected and makes life easier. But it also brings new challenges, especially for older adults. Fraud and cybercrime are big problems. Seniors are often targeted because they may not be as familiar with the latest tech tricks. This puts them at risk. Many older adults rely on technology for daily tasks. T...

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Jun 20 2025CRIME

Insurance Giants Under Cyber Siege

The insurance industry in the US is under attack. Cybercriminals have successfully breached Aflac, a major player in the insurance world. This incident is part of a wider trend of hacking attempts targeting insurance companies. Aflac, known for its significant customer base and substantial annual revenue, is the latest high-profile victim in this digital onslaught. T...

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May 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Global Effort to Shut Down Lumma Malware

Lumma, a notorious infostealer malware, has been a significant threat to cybersecurity worldwide. It has been used by countless cybercriminals to steal sensitive information. This includes passwords, credit card details, and even cryptocurrency wallet information. The malware has been particularly effective in draining bank accounts, disrupting services, and carrying...

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May 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Hidden Threat: Lumma Malware's Global Impact

In the digital world, threats lurk around every corner. One such threat, Lumma malware, recently caused a stir. This malicious software targeted nearly 400, 000 Windows PCs worldwide. The numbers might not seem alarming at first, but consider this: that's roughly the same as the entire population of a city like Tampa, Florida. Lumma was no ordinary malware. It was de...

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Mar 19 2025CRIME

AI and Crime: A New Era of Digital Danger

The European Union's police agency has raised an alarm. AI is making organized crime more powerful. This is a big problem for all 27 countries in the EU. The agency released a report every four years. It shows how crime is changing. Cybercrime is now a big fight. It targets governments, companies, and people. AI makes these attacks more precise and harmful. AI is no...

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Feb 12 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin Scam by Alabama Man Leads to Serious Charges

A man from Alabama, along with some accomplices, managed to take over a high-level government account to boost the price of Bitcoin. The scheme was simple, but sneaky. They hijacked the X account of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and posted a fake news that the SEC had approved Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The announcement was enough to make...

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Jan 29 2025CRIME

Digital Danger: York Resident Loses Big Bucks to Texas Scammer

Imagine waking up one morning to find $60, 000 gone from your bank account. That's exactly what happened to a York resident last November. The culprit? Not some local troublemaker, but a tech-savvy scammer named Ayme Galvan from Texas. Galvan and their gang have been causing problems in multiple states. Detective Batten quickly sprang into action. They tracked the m...

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Jan 28 2025CRIME

Sextortion Case: Nigerian Man Faces U. S. Justice

Imagine you're a teenager from South Carolina. You're 17, and you think you're talking to a girl your age online. But it's not a girl. It's a man from Nigeria, Hassan Abolore Lawal, pretending to be someone else. He tricks you into sending explicit photos. Then, he threatens to show everyone unless you pay up. This is called sextortion, and it's a serious crime. Sadl...

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Thai Cops Bust 'Phishing Truck' Gang Sending Fake Messages

Imagine this: a truck driving around Bangkok, not selling ice cream or goods, but blasting out fake SMS messages. This isn't a sci-fi movie plot, but a real-life story. Thai authorities recently nabbed a group of scammers who were using a sophisticated setup to trick people. These scammers had a mobile power station, a Wi-Fi router, and several phones in their truck...

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