Cybercrime

China political adviser calls for more focus on AI, security
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16 March, 2026

China political adviser calls for more focus on AI, security

China's AI development gains momentum as advisers call for AI agents and enhanced security measures to tackle rising cyber threats...
FATF warns stablecoin P2P transfer risks, urges global rules
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9 March, 2026

FATF warns stablecoin P2P transfer risks, urges global rules

The Financial Action Task Force warns stablecoins and unhosted wallets could enable illicit finance via P2P transfers without regulated intermediaries.
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...