All articles tagged with #cybercrime
Originally Published 3 days ago — by PBS
Southeast Asia's online scam industry remains resilient despite high-profile arrests and crackdowns, due to its complex, adaptable infrastructure rooted in illegal casinos and trafficking networks that exploit forced and willing labor across multiple countries, making dismantling efforts challenging.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by CNN
Chen Zhi, a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon linked to a large transnational criminal network involved in cryptocurrency scams and forced labor, was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, where he faces ongoing investigations. His operations, linked to Prince Group, have been sanctioned by the US and UK, with assets seized globally, highlighting the scale of Southeast Asia's scam industry and international cooperation efforts.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by CNN
Chen Zhi, a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon linked to a large transnational criminal network involved in cryptocurrency scams and forced labor, was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, highlighting ongoing international efforts to combat cybercrime and transnational scams, with implications for global law enforcement and geopolitical relations.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by BleepingComputer
ErrTraffic is a new cybercrime platform that automates ClickFix attacks by creating fake browser glitches on compromised websites to trick users into downloading malware or executing malicious commands, with high success rates and customizable payloads targeting multiple operating systems, primarily sold on hacker forums for $800.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Krebs on Security
KrebsOnSecurity.com celebrates its 16th anniversary by highlighting its recent coverage on cybercrime, including sanctions against cybercriminal entities, major phishing and DDoS attacks, and the rise of powerful botnets like Aisuru and Kimwolf, with plans to investigate Kimwolf's origins in 2026. The site thanks its readers and encourages support through ads and newsletter subscriptions.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by CNBC
In 2025, Asia faced a tumultuous year with a surge in cyber scams from Southeast Asia, devastating natural disasters, mixed political protests led by Gen Z, but also demonstrated resilience through economic strategies and rising Chinese soft power, making it a year of significant challenges and notable achievements.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by The Hacker News
INTERPOL's Operation Sentinel led to the arrest of 574 suspects across 19 African countries, recovering $3 million and dismantling cybercrime networks involved in BEC, digital extortion, and ransomware, with estimated losses over $21 million. Additionally, a Ukrainian national pleaded guilty in the U.S. for Nefilim ransomware activities, highlighting ongoing international cybercrime efforts.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Guardian
The parents of a 16-year-old who died by suicide after being sextorted on Instagram are suing Meta in the UK, alleging that the company's design flaws and safety failures contributed to his death, marking the first such case in the UK and highlighting rising sextortion cases globally.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by NBC News
Google is suing a Chinese-speaking cybercriminal group called Darcula for sending massive scam text messages impersonating organizations like the IRS and USPS, aiming to seize their web infrastructure and stop their operations. The group has stolen nearly 900,000 credit card numbers and sent over 5,000 scam texts to Americans recently, highlighting the ongoing threat of cyber scams targeting U.S. citizens.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Forbes
The FBI warns smartphone users about increasing phone scams, including fake bank calls and police impersonations, urging vigilance, verification of caller identities, and immediate reporting of fraud to prevent financial losses.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
Google has filed a lawsuit to dismantle Lighthouse, a network providing tools for large-scale phishing scams that create fake websites to steal sensitive information, affecting millions of potential victims. The company aims to have the scheme declared illegal and removed from the internet, while supporting legislation to combat such scams.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WIRED
Google is suing 25 individuals involved in a large-scale scam text operation using a phishing-as-a-service platform called Lighthouse, which has been responsible for billions of dollars in fraud through impersonation and scam messages globally.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by KTLA
Five Southern California residents were arrested for their involvement in a sophisticated fraud scheme that stole over €300 million from victims in Germany, using fake companies and fictitious websites to process small recurring charges, with arrests also made across multiple countries. The suspects are expected to be extradited to Germany for prosecution.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
China is intensifying its crackdown on international scam operations, particularly those based in Myanmar's Laukkaing region, which have exploited thousands of Chinese nationals through cyber scams, human trafficking, and violence. Recent efforts include public confessions of mafia leaders and arrests of thousands, aiming to deter future crimes and restore national security. The crackdown highlights the complex issue of Chinese-run scam centers abroad and China's efforts to combat this damaging industry.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fortune
The article exposes the extensive and complex scam industry in Southeast Asia, where trafficked and willing workers operate in large compounds, often under protection of local elites, to carry out online scams targeting victims worldwide, resulting in billions of dollars lost and ongoing efforts to dismantle these operations.