Crime

AI-enabled fraud outpacing response, UK finance leaders say
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7 August, 2026

AI-enabled fraud outpacing response, UK finance leaders say

AI-enabled fraud is overwhelming organizations' defenses, with 76% of U.K. financial services leaders saying attacks outpace their response capabilities.
Myanmar passes tougher bill targeting scam rings
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7 August, 2026

Myanmar passes tougher bill targeting scam rings

Myanmar moves to impose harsher penalties on crypto scam organizers as post-coup instability fuels the expansion of cyber scam operations.
Hong Kong police expose $3.3M romance scam in fake crypto app
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6 August, 2026

Hong Kong police expose $3.3M romance scam in fake crypto app

Hong Kong police are urging the public to stay alert as online romance investment scams involving fake digital asset apps...
Tether compares apples to oranges to claim Q2 ‘profit’
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3 August, 2026

Tether compares apples to oranges to claim Q2 ‘profit’

Tether's quarterly financial update faces criticism for changing key profit metrics, prompting renewed questions about transparency and performance.
North Korea arrests state-trained hackers over bank attacks
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29 July, 2026

North Korea arrests state-trained hackers over bank attacks

North Korea cracks down on a former state-backed hacking group accused of targeting two state banks and laundering stolen funds...
Democrats slam ‘unserious’ ethics language in revised crypto bill
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23 July, 2026

Democrats slam ‘unserious’ ethics language in revised crypto bill

Senate Republicans revise the CLARITY Act with new ethics rules, as Democrats accuse the bill of overlooking U.S. President Trump's...