Cybercrime

AI scam wave exposes gaps in Indonesia’s tech readiness
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6 March, 2026

AI scam wave exposes gaps in Indonesia’s tech readiness

With over 400,000 complaints of digital fraud by the end of 2025, Mafindo comes up with strategic policies to help...
Rise in wrench attacks tied to foreign networks: French police
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27 February, 2026

Rise in wrench attacks tied to foreign networks: French police

Police say crypto-linked “wrench attacks” have become an organized crime, with SIRASCO noting a surge in ransomware tied to digital...
I got scammed! Here’s how you can protect yourself online
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26 February, 2026

I got scammed! Here’s how you can protect yourself online

At Google Philippines’ Safer Internet Day forum, experts warned that AI-powered scams are growing, exploiting the same human weaknesses as...
Illicit stablecoin activity reached $141B in 2025 as market boomed
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25 February, 2026

Illicit stablecoin activity reached $141B in 2025 as market boomed

TRM Labs reports $141B in illicit stablecoin flows in 2025, highlighting rapid growth alongside rising risks of sanctions evasion and...
$370M lost to crypto exploits as ‘wrench attacks’ swell: CertiK
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6 February, 2026

$370M lost to crypto exploits as ‘wrench attacks’ swell: CertiK

Crypto theft surged in January, with $370M stolen via scams and exploits, alongside a 75% rise in wrench attacks, further...
Philippines faces looming synthetic identity fraud crisis
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3 February, 2026

Philippines faces looming synthetic identity fraud crisis

An expert warns of rising cases of synthetic identity fraud in the Philippines, challenging the country's progress toward a digital-first...