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A British man at the helm of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive $8 million cryptocurrency heist, revealing the inner workings of one of the most notorious hacking collectives of recent years.
The 'Lino the Piglet' app scam saw an elderly woman in Italy lose €200,000 to digital tricksters who used emotional manipulation and fake investment promises. This feature unpacks how classic frauds are evolving in the age of apps, and why the elderly remain at risk.
The 'Lino the Little Pig' app scam cost an elderly woman €200,000, revealing how traditional fraud tactics are being adapted for the digital age to exploit seniors. Our investigation explores the old tricks behind new cybercrimes.
A rare look inside the underground economy of stolen credit card trading, where cybercriminals use elaborate vetting and security to avoid scams and stay ahead of law enforcement.
Kerem Albayrak threatened Apple with a mass iCloud wipe in exchange for $100,000, but investigators quickly exposed his claims as a bluff. Here’s how the plot unfolded—and unraveled.
An MIT Technology Review investigation reveals a booming black market on Telegram, where tools to defeat biometric and KYC verification are sold to fuel global fraud. Learn how these services work, who uses them, and why the arms race between criminals and security experts is intensifying.
Google’s Gemini AI has upended the world of online advertising by blocking over 8.3 billion malicious ads in 2025. Learn how this advanced AI system detects, blocks, and responds to evolving cyber threats, reshaping the fight against digital ad fraud.
Cybercriminals are weaponizing generative AI to flood Google’s ad platforms with scams. Google’s Gemini AI counters with advanced detection, blocking billions of malicious ads and suspending millions of accounts. Here’s how the digital arms race is unfolding—and what it means for online safety.
Scam calls have exploded, with cybercriminals using advanced tactics to steal data and money. Learn how new technologies, regulations, and smart habits can help you fight back and secure your phone.
Cybercriminals used AI-generated news and deepfake images to hijack Google Discover feeds in a global scam, tricking millions into clicking malicious links and installing malware.