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Scammers use fake celebrities to steal millions in crypto fraud
Scammers use fake celebrities to steal millions in crypto fraud
The FBI reports billions lost to cryptocurrency scams posing as celebrities or financial advisers.
July 9, 2025
OpenAI locks down operations after DeepSeek model concerns
OpenAI locks down operations after DeepSeek model concerns
New fingerprint scans, offline servers and staff restrictions introduced to prevent future leaks at OpenAI.
July 9, 2025
Hackers ramp up attacks on employee credentials
Hackers ramp up attacks on employee credentials
Stolen employee details let attackers impersonate staff and infiltrate internal systems, yet organisations often delay responding due to budget or bureaucratic hurdles.
July 9, 2025
Cybercrime soars as firms underfund defences
Cybercrime soars as firms underfund defences
With only 11 % of IT resources devoted to security, businesses face escalating threats like AI‑powered malware and phishing.
July 9, 2025
Fraudsters exploit dormant Bitcoin addresses to steal data
Fraudsters exploit dormant Bitcoin addresses to steal data
Scammers use fake legal claims and false transactions to target dormant Bitcoin wallets, urging owners to prove ownership or risk losing access.
July 9, 2025
Global cooperation and bold ideas at WSIS+20 drive digital trust and cybersecurity resilience
Global cooperation and bold ideas at WSIS+20 drive digital trust and cybersecurity resilience
At WSIS+20, Malaysia declared: ‘Big Tech is not bigger than our laws’.
July 9, 2025
Ransomware disrupts Ingram Micro's systems and operations
Ransomware disrupts Ingram Micro's systems and operations
SafePay ransomware is behind the breach at Ingram Micro, reportedly gained via VPN vulnerabilities.
July 8, 2025
Hackers steal $180M in Brazil's biggest bank breach
Hackers steal $180M in Brazil's biggest bank breach
The authorities are working to track stolen funds on blockchain networks following a record-breaking financial hack.
July 6, 2025
India's top darknet dealer laundered crypto with Monero for two years
India's top darknet dealer laundered crypto with Monero for two years
Monero’s privacy features attract darknet criminals, but experts warn blockchain records still expose illicit transactions.
July 5, 2025
BT launches cyber training as small businesses struggle with threats
BT launches cyber training as small businesses struggle with threats
BT's new cyber training aims to help small firms tackle AI-driven threats without needing a full IT team.
July 4, 2025
Hackers use AI to create phishing sites in seconds
Hackers use AI to create phishing sites in seconds
Traditional phishing defences may no longer be enough.
July 4, 2025
Beware of fake deals as Prime Day approaches
Beware of fake deals as Prime Day approaches
AI-powered scams are sweeping in before Prime Day, as fraudsters ditch subtlety and attack shoppers with alarmingly lifelike messages.
July 4, 2025