Crime

BIS eyes crypto scoring to fight illicit finance, boost AML
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25 August, 2025

BIS eyes crypto scoring to fight illicit finance, boost AML

To fight money laundering, BIS proposes compliance scores for 'crypto,' tapping blockchain’s public records before digital assets are converted to...
OTPs under siege: Why the Philippines needs stronger defenses
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25 August, 2025

OTPs under siege: Why the Philippines needs stronger defenses

The Philippine central bank warns Filipinos that OTPs are no longer enough against AI-driven fraud, urging banks to step up...
FBI issues alert on rising fraudulent ‘law firms’
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19 August, 2025

FBI issues alert on rising fraudulent ‘law firms’

The FBI warns victims of crypto scams about fake law firms posing as recovery services, targeting the elderly and risking...
US Treasury confirms Bitcoin Reserve will rely on seizures
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18 August, 2025

US Treasury confirms Bitcoin Reserve will rely on seizures

No new bitcoin will be issued for the strategic reserve and that only seized assets will be held, upsetting crypto...
Meta wipes out 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to scams
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11 August, 2025

Meta wipes out 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to scams

Meta banned over 6 million WhatsApp accounts tied to crypto and romance scams, as it ramps up efforts to fight...
North Korea exploits job market in latest cyberattacks: report
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8 August, 2025

North Korea exploits job market in latest cyberattacks: report

North Korean hackers are evolving in parallel with technological advancements, infiltrating firms using malware and deepfakes to evade sanctions.
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