A wealthy businessman is under fire. Authorities in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore have taken action. They've seized assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars. These assets belong to a Cambodian businessman named Chen Zhi. The U. S. accuses him of running a massive cyber-scam network. This network spans multiple countries, including the U. S. , the U. K. , and P...
South Park's latest Halloween episode didn't go the typical scary route. Instead, it served up a satirical feast, mixing politics, crypto scams, and a haunted White House. The show didn't shy away from poking fun at the Trump administration and the chaotic state of affairs in Washington, D. C. Stan Marsh and his family are stuck in a motel, and things are looking bl...
In June 2023, a tragic shooting occurred in a quiet neighborhood. Ajike "AJ" Owens, a mother of four, was killed by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz. Before the shooting, Lorincz had repeatedly called the police to complain about local kids playing in the area. Director Geeta Gandbhir's documentary, "The Perfect Neighbor, " uses police body cam footage to show how the sit...
The Middle East is on edge again. A shaky truce between Israel and Hamas is hanging by a thread. President Trump says it's still holding, but recent strikes and accusations of violations tell a different story. Tensions have been rising, and Sunday's events didn't help. The Israel Defense Forces claim they're enforcing the ceasefire, but the situation remains delicat...
Israel is up against a lot of challenges. One of them is the spread of false information online. To tackle this, they are using new technologies. These technologies are part of what is called "trust tech. " This tech helps find and stop people who try to manipulate others online. Israel is a leader in this field. They have companies like ActiveFence, XPOZ, and Cyabr...
South Koreans are back from Cambodia, but their troubles are just beginning. Sixty-four people arrived home recently, and most will likely face legal trouble. This comes after a South Korean student was killed in Cambodia in a case tied to job scams. The group was met by police at the airport. Some wore masks and caps, and their hands were cuffed, though covered wit...
On October 15, a wave of cyberattacks hit major gaming organizations, with hackers taking over their YouTube channels to push fake cryptocurrency schemes. This wasn't just a one-off incident but a coordinated effort targeting multiple big names in the gaming world. The official Dota 2 channel, run by Valve, was one of the first to be hit. Fans logging in were met wi...
A woman in her 60s thought she had found love with a famous actor. She talked to him on the phone, watched videos he sent her, and even planned a future together. But it wasn't the actor at all. It was a scammer using AI to trick her. The scammer convinced her to send money, and she ended up losing her home and savings. This isn't a new scam. People have been tricke...
Sean Kingston, the rapper known for his 2007 hit "Beautiful Girls, " has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison. This comes after he was found guilty of a fraud scheme that cost victims over $1 million. Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud. Turner received a five-year sentence last month. Kingston's downfall...
Scammers are now pretending to be lawyers to trick people who have already lost money in crypto scams. The FBI has issued a warning about these fake law firms that promise to help recover lost funds but instead steal more money. These scammers are clever. They contact victims out of the blue, claiming to be from real government agencies like the FBI or the Consumer ...