Keywords: Cybercrime


Blockchain design debate reignites after $50 million USDT theft

A recent address poisoning scam that drained nearly $50 million in USDT from a cryptocurrency trader has reignited the debate over blockchain design and security. The theft, which occurred on December 20, has spurred fresh criticism from Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, who blamed the architecture......

Interpol concludes 93rd general assembly in Marrakech with pivotal security resolutions

The 93rd General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) concluded on Thursday in Marrakech, following four days of discussions that led to key resolutions aimed at enhancing the organization’s operational strategies and addressing global security challenges. The......

Australia sanctions Russian cybercrime providers over ransomware operations

Australia announced on Thursday a new round of sanctions targeting two Russian cybercrime service providers accused of supporting ransomware attacks against Australian and international networks. Foreign Minister Penny Wong, issuing a joint statement with Defense Minister Richard Marles and......

International car theft ring using hacked smart speakers dismantled: Five arrested, six vehicles seized

French authorities have dismantled an international car theft network that used reprogrammed smart speakers to steal vehicles. Five individuals were arrested in operations carried out across Île-de-France, Eure-et-Loir, and Gard, with additional raids conducted in Italy, the National Gendarmerie......

Online pornography case uncovered after bank complaint in Kenitra

A seemingly ordinary banking complaint in Kenitra has led to the dismantling of an international network accused of producing and distributing pornographic content online. Six individuals, including one woman, were brought before the public prosecutor of the city’s First Instance Court following......

Romantic scam: South Korean woman duped by fake Squid Game actor loses €300,000

A South Korean woman in her fifties has fallen victim to an elaborate online romance scam, losing the equivalent of €300,000 to someone impersonating Lee Jung-jae, the famous actor from the global hit series Squid Game. According to local media reports, the fraud began in early April on TikTok,......

ModStealer malware emerges as a major threat to crypto wallets across platforms

A newly discovered strain of malware, known as ModStealer, is targeting cryptocurrency users globally, posing a severe risk to browser-based wallets for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and other digital assets. Notable for its ability to bypass antivirus defenses, this malware operates across Windows,......

Kenya strengthens cybercrime fight with Moroccan expertise

Kenya is turning to Morocco for expertise in combating cybercrime, according to a statement made by Kenya's Attorney General, Renson Ingonga, during a meeting on August 7 with the Moroccan ambassador, Abderrazzak Laassel, in Nairobi. During the meeting, Ingonga praised Morocco’s significant......

Moroccan police arrest wanted cybercriminal in Marrakech, exposing European failures

In a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, Moroccan authorities have successfully arrested a dual Algerian-French national in Marrakech, wanted across Europe for orchestrating widespread digital banking fraud. The arrest, which took place on Friday, July 18, was conducted by the cybercrime......