Cybercrime

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Aug
Telecom Under Siege: From Phishing Scams to Strategic Intrusions

Telecom Under Siege: From Phishing Scams to Strategic Intrusions

August 1, 2025 The telecommunications sector is facing escalating threats on multiple fronts, from consumer-level phishing campaigns to nation-state cyber
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31
Jul
RANSOMWARE TRENDS AND THREAT ACTORS: INTELLIGENCE INSIGHTS FROM THE 2025 ZSCALER THREATLABZ REPORT

RANSOMWARE TRENDS AND THREAT ACTORS: INTELLIGENCE INSIGHTS FROM THE 2025 ZSCALER THREATLABZ REPORT

July 30, 2025 Between April 2024 and April 2025, ransomware activity escalated dramatically, reaching record levels in both frequency and
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21
Jul
Allegations of Algorithmic Manipulation: France Opens Criminal Probe into Elon Musk’s X

Allegations of Algorithmic Manipulation: France Opens Criminal Probe into Elon Musk’s X

July 12, 2025 French prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into X (formerly Twitter) over allegations of algorithmic manipulation and
5 min read
16
Jul
How Organized Crime Leverages Insider Weaknesses

How Organized Crime Leverages Insider Weaknesses

July 15, 2025 Insider threats have long been seen as isolated acts by disgruntled employees, but this outdated view no
3 min read
12
Jul
Pay2Key.I2P: The Iranian Ransomware-as-a-Service Model Blending Ideology with Profit

Pay2Key.I2P: The Iranian Ransomware-as-a-Service Model Blending Ideology with Profit

July 11, 2025 In early 2025, a significant evolution in Iran-linked cyber operations emerged with the reappearance of Pay2Key under
4 min read
10
Jul
Africa at a Digital Crossroads: Cyber Conflict, AI Threats, and Sovereignty in the Balance

Africa at a Digital Crossroads: Cyber Conflict, AI Threats, and Sovereignty in the Balance

July 8, 2025 As digital infrastructure becomes the backbone of modern governance, economic development, and geopolitical influence, African states find
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05
Jul
Transnational Scam Centers and Human Trafficking Expansion into West Africa

Transnational Scam Centers and Human Trafficking Expansion into West Africa

July 3, 2025 The global expansion of transnational scam centers has taken a new and troubling turn, with West Africa
5 min read
03
Jul
Prescription for Deception: How Imposter Scams Are Targeting America’s Health Data

Prescription for Deception: How Imposter Scams Are Targeting America’s Health Data

July 1, 2025 A new wave of cybercrime is exploiting one of the most trusted sectors in American life—healthcare.
2 min read
02
Jul
Revenge Attack: Suspended IT Worker Sentenced for Disrupting Employer’s Network

Revenge Attack: Suspended IT Worker Sentenced for Disrupting Employer’s Network

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02
Jul
International Crypto Fraud Network Laundered $540 Million Before Spanish Authorities Dismantled It

International Crypto Fraud Network Laundered $540 Million Before Spanish Authorities Dismantled It

July 1, 2025 Spanish law enforcement, aided by Europol and international partners, dismantled a global cryptocurrency fraud network that laundered
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