Cybercrime

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...
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...
Japan bolsters AI defenses in wake of cyberattacks
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23 July, 2026

Japan bolsters AI defenses in wake of cyberattacks

Japan moves to strengthen its AI cybersecurity by expanding J-AISI's role under its revised Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan amid growing...
UK fraud review highlights growing crypto, AI crime
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20 July, 2026

UK fraud review highlights growing crypto, AI crime

A U.K. review says AI, deepfakes, and crypto are reshaping fraud, urging courts to strengthen expertise as digital crime grows...
Papua New Guinea tackles AI, identity under digital reform
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17 July, 2026

Papua New Guinea tackles AI, identity under digital reform

Papua New Guinea advances digital transformation with AI-focused cybercrime reforms, expanded tech adoption, and a new Australia partnership.