Interpol's latest crackdown targeted the global network behind West African cyber-scams
The eight-month operation led to 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects across 22 countries
Online fraud is a $150 billion nightmare for Americans, but most crimes go unreported
Crypto scams still reign supreme, while AI is making criminals' life easier
These fake download websites look real and rank high on Google, until they swap the links for malware
The operation has run for nearly a year, impersonating 72 popular Windows tools to steal crypto and passwords
A hot potato: The developer behind popular Windows optimization tool Wintoys has uncovered a sophisticated cybercrime operation that mimics dozens of popular Windows apps through duplicate websites built to look uncannily like the real thing. The fraudulent sites reportedly distribute malware capable of compromising user privacy, hijacking account credentials, and draining crypto wallets.
This ransomware negotiator was paid to fight hackers, he was secretly working with them instead
Angelo Martino was sentenced to 70 months after leaking client data to BlackCat, helping squeeze $75 million from his own clients
Cash App reaches $45 million settlement over alleged failure to protect users from fraud
Every state is involved except for Hawaii, Missouri, South Carolina, and Wyoming
Android can now detect when scammers are faking calls from your contacts
Google's answer to AI voice cloning is a silent RCS handshake you'll never see
A VPN built for criminals just got shut down by Europol and Eurojust
First VPN was marketed on underground forums and is linked to ransomware, fraud, and data theft
Two New Jersey men jailed for helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate 100+ companies
Eight other suspects are on the run
Operation Alice: The dark web isn't as hidden as it seems, as global crackdown shows
A single operator ran hundreds of thousands of dark websites – now he's wanted
How a 16-year-old intern helped Netgear shut down a global scam network
When fake support sites drained customers, the router maker turned to an unexpected ally
FTC sues AI chatbot startup Pearl over alleged deceptive billing practices
AI search tool Pearl draws FTC fire for "dark pattern" tactics
FCC kills Verizon's 60-day phone unlocking rule after massive fraud spike
The FCC says Verizon's fast phone unlocking became a gift to phone thieves
Meta knowingly took in billions from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, says Reuters
Another day, another Meta controversy
In a nutshell: Meta has faced several controversies over the years, including the misuse of private data for political profiling, failing to stop the spread of fake news and hate speech, and ignoring the impact of Facebook and Instagram on the mental well-being of young people. A new report now claims the company has also knowingly accepted fraudulent and scam ads originating in China.
RAM scammer swaps DDR5 modules for DDR2 and metal weights
Shortages pull RAM economics into graphics card territory
Hollywood director received $11 million to finish a Netflix show - he spent it on crypto, a Ferrari, and five Rolls-Royces
Filmmaker Carl Rinsch found guilty of defrauding Netflix
Hackers are pretending to be cops – and tech companies keep falling for it
A coordinated doxing group has repeatedly impersonated police officers to retrieve user data from tech firms
Meta is still profiting from scam ads despite promises to crack down, leaked documents show
Meta's fight against scams is undermined by its own ad algorithms – while making billions
The spam text you ignored might be part of a billion-dollar crime wave
How stolen cards, SIM farms, and gig workers power the text-scam economy
Authorities seize $15 billion in Bitcoin after investigation into worldwide investment fraud
Trafficked workers ran crypto scams from compounds disguised as legitimate businesses
Hundreds of malicious Android apps exploited to drive "SlopAds" massive ad fraud
The apps have now been removed, but cyber-criminals could quickly adapt with new attacks
New York files lawsuit against Zelle over scams and security lapses that led to $1 billion in losses
Months after a similar federal case against Zelle was dismissed
Airbnb guest says host used AI-generated images in false $9,000 damages claim
Airbnb initially sided with host before reversing decision
British court orders Mike Lynch's estate to pay $943 million to HPE after long Autonomy battle
The tech giant alleged Autonomy misrepresented its finances
Escobar Phone creator pleads guilty to scamming buyers, never delivered devices
Sullying the good name of Pablo Escobar
Facepalm: In a turn of events that will likely surprise no one, the person behind the Escobar Phone that made headlines several years ago for its association with the infamous drug kingpin has pleaded guilty to fraud. The phones, which were rebranded Samsung Galaxy Folds, were never delivered to most customers, nor were the Escobar-branded flamethrowers he also purported to sell. However, buyers did get a certificate of ownership.
AI voice deepfake of Marco Rubio targeted US lawmakers and diplomats in fraud attempt
It is unclear if the fraudster succeeded in obtaining any confidential information