Fraud

$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...
Chinese-language networks dominate $82B illicit fund laundering
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30 January, 2026

Chinese-language networks dominate $82B illicit fund laundering

Illicit crypto laundering hit $82B in 2025 as Chinese-language networks took the lead, moving huge daily volumes and an increasing...
Cyber fraud most pervasive global threat for CEOs: report
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19 January, 2026

Cyber fraud most pervasive global threat for CEOs: report

WEF reveals that cyber-enabled fraud is now a top concern for CEOs, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies amid...
Alleged ‘pig butchering’ mastermind arrested in Cambodia
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12 January, 2026

Alleged ‘pig butchering’ mastermind arrested in Cambodia

Chen Zhi, the alleged ringleader of a major scam, faces charges in China following his arrest in Cambodia, linked to...
2025’s crypto criminals: Making bank while cutting off fingers
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31 December, 2025

2025’s crypto criminals: Making bank while cutting off fingers

2025 exposed a darker side of crypto crime, with unprecedented profits from hacks and a troubling shift toward physical threats...