Cybercrime
Singapore charged a third person for lying to Dell to smuggle Nvidia AI chips
Singapore prosecutors charged one more person with fraud on Thursday for making false representations to US server supplier Dell Technologies, linking her to two other individuals charged with similar offences in February last year.
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AI scams don't need deepfakes. They need your grandparents’ loneliness
While deepfakes grab the headlines, the real manipulation is psychological. Patient fraudsters build rapport with victims over weeks or months, exploiting grief and preying on the very solitude that makes older adults so receptive to a kind voice online.
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Taiwan investigates 11 Chinese firms for stealing semiconductor talent
Taiwan said on Monday that 11 Chinese firms are being investigated for alleged illegal poaching of semiconductor expertise and other high‑tech talent. The move marks a heightened efforts to curb technology outflows amid rising geopolitical tensions with Beijing.
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Data breach at US insurance firm may have exposed personal data of 7,400 people
One of the largest insurance brokerage and risk management companies in the Southeastern US, Sterling Seacrest Pritchard (SSP), has confirmed an email system breach impacting thousands of people.
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Co-op boss steps down as cost of last year’s attack nears £3 million
Co-op’s CEO, Shirine Khoury-Haq, has resigned amid escalating costs from last year’s cyberattack on the UK retailer.
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Russian cybercriminal imprisoned for operating Mario Kart botnet
Ilya Angelov, a 40-year-old Russian national, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for operating a botnet that was used to launch ransomware attacks against dozens of US businesses.
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OnlyFans model and Playboy playmate allegedly lured victims on dating apps to steal designer goods and cash
An OnlyFans model and social media influencer managed to lie and cheat her way into the homes of the Los Angeles elite, despite being known as a scam artist.
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LG Uplus puts phone numbers where they don’t belong: millions of SIMs must be replaced
South Korean telecom operator LG Uplus is preparing to replace millions of SIM cards after it emerged that it had embedded users’ actual phone numbers in the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI), which is used to authenticate subscribers.
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Meta ordered to pay $375m over child exploitation – jury finds platform unsafe
A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found that Meta Platforms violated state law. The state attorney general had accused the company of misleading users about the safety of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp and of enabling child sexual exploitation on its platforms.
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YouTuber given life sentence after GTA live-stream alibi used to cover up murder was proven fake
A YouTuber who used a Grand Theft Auto (GTA) stream as an alibi has been sentenced to life in prison.
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Deepfake child abuse material now features “extreme realism,” experts warn
Child protection organizations already have a hard time eradicating child pornography. Now, AI is lowering the barrier for entry, letting anyone create explicit videos and images of children.
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Down the rabbit hole: Operation Alice dismantles 373,000 dark web sites in global sting
Law enforcement authorities from over 20 countries have participated in a global operation targeting one of the largest networks of fraudulent dark web platforms.
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Trustpilot hit with €4M Italy fine over misleading reviews and fake ratings
Italy has fined Trustpilot €4 million for misleading consumers, accusing the review giant of distorting ratings, misusing “verified” labels, and using design tricks that made its platform appear more trustworthy than it really was.
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Super Micro co-founder quits board after AI chip smuggling arrest
Yih-Shyan Liaw has left Super Micro’s board immediately after being arrested by the US Justice Department (DOJ), the company said on Friday. According to the company, his potential involvement in an AI chip-smuggling operation had nothing to do with his resignation.
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She watched. She waited. Then she allegedly stole his $163m fortune
Among many stories of family disputes over bitcoin (BTC) and crypto holdings, the most recent stands out with its spy-movie-like scenario and a hefty sum.
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“Give me six hours:" negotiator pleads for more time as LockBit pressures CEO at the heart of a supply chain attack
An attack by a notorious cyber gang brought a French data center to a halt. With thousands relying on its servers, the pressure was on to negotiate. An incident responder begged them to hold off. It was the right move, but it had consequences.
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They used hair dryers to steal America's AI chips for China
Three people associated with artificial intelligence server maker Super Micro Computer Inc, including its co-founder, were charged with helping smuggle at least $2.5 billion of US AI technology to China in violation of export laws, the US Justice Department said on Thursday.
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Who leaks movies first and why they do it
With the winners of the 98th Academy Awards finally announced, many will feel FOMO and ignore the warnings as they search for illegal streams or torrents of the big winners. But what is the origin story of these files uploaded to the Internet for the world to consume?
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Starbucks HR system breached, nearly 900 employees affected
Starbucks has reported a data breach impacting hundreds of employees after attackers gained access to an internal HR platform via phishing techniques to access accounts used to manage personal and employment information.
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2025 was a record year for ransomware, with Qilin beating them all
Global ransomware attacks increased by 50% last year, making 2025 a record-breaking year for ransomware activity globally.
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