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The FBI just dismantled a massive cybercrime operation that targeted over 17,000 victims worldwide, stopping hackers from stealing millions more. Working with Indonesian police, they caught the developer and seized the criminal marketplace that sold stolen login credentials.
An elementary school in the Colorado mountains just staged a full-length rock opera based on Phish's legendary Gamehendge saga, complete with DIY costumes, cardboard sets, and pure joy. Music teacher Kirk Kubicek brought kindergarteners through fifth graders together for a production that captured the heart of live music and community.
A reformed teenage hacker who went on to work on Israel's Iron Dome turned his cybersecurity expertise into a startup that just raised $28 million to protect people from AI-powered email scams. Ocean's technology is already scanning billions of emails monthly for major companies.
Google is taking legal action against a Chinese cybercrime group that turned the company's own AI tool into a scam machine. The tech giant is teaming up with carriers and the FBI to shut down a network that sent millions of phishing texts to unsuspecting users.
Google just took down a massive cybercrime network that used AI tools to scam hundreds of thousands of people out of nearly $2 billion. Working with the FBI and major phone carriers, the tech giant is dismantling an operation that sent millions of fake texts and created thousands of phishing websites.
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A small South African digital bank has accomplished something remarkable: zero card fraud and zero phishing since launching in 2021. Bank Zero's success proves that fighting financial crime is about design choices, not just technology budgets.
OpenAI just made it much harder for hackers to break into your ChatGPT account. The new security features use physical keys that keep your private conversations safe from phishing attacks.
Toronto police arrested three men who used a mobile fake cell tower to blast phishing texts to tens of thousands of people. The first-of-its-kind Canadian bust shows law enforcement is catching up to a growing high-tech threat.
After a scammer drained her life savings while she traveled abroad, Claudia Lee refused to give up until her bank admitted fault. Her victory could help protect countless others from similar losses.
An international police operation led by Europol and the FBI has dismantled LeakBase, one of the world's largest stolen data marketplaces with 142,000 users. Amsterdam police played a key role in taking down the server fueling countless cybercrimes.
A Chicago music fan spent 40 years recording concerts on cassette, capturing rare performances from Nirvana, Sonic Youth, and hundreds of other artists before they were famous. Now volunteers are turning those 10,000 aging tapes into free digital recordings anyone can enjoy.
A security researcher launched a website calling out major companies like Instagram, Netflix, and Spotify that still don't offer passkeys, the safest login method available. One in four major apps still lacks this crucial security feature that makes hacking nearly impossible.
When fraudsters increasingly target older adults, one New Jersey police department is fighting back with free education and free lunch. Lt. Anthony Vincent will teach Ocean County seniors how to spot red flags and protect their money.
After hackers stole data from 5 million Odido customers, Dutch police created a free website where anyone can check if their information was compromised and get personalized safety advice. The tool helps people protect themselves from follow-up scams targeting breach victims.
Scientists discovered that cynics are no better at detecting lies than trusting people, but they miss out on better relationships and health. New research reveals how to stay open to humanity without getting duped.
Three Singapore companies are solving a massive problem: how small businesses can protect themselves from cyberattacks without breaking the bank or hiring expert teams. Their innovations could help millions of vulnerable companies worldwide stay safe online.
Dutch authorities just took down one of the world's largest botnets, freeing 17 million infected devices from a criminal network. The takedown shows that international cooperation can protect everyday internet users from invisible digital threats.
Romance scams jumped 19% globally in 2023, and AI is making fake profiles harder to spot. Here's how to protect your heart and your data this Valentine's season.
More than 5 million veterans lost money to scammers in 2024, but a growing network of advocates, tech experts, and fellow veterans is fighting back with free tools and education. New resources are helping service members protect their benefits and personal information from fraudsters who exploit military records.
Ghana's top digital payment companies and telecom operators gathered in Accra to tackle the rising threat of fraud through collaboration and shared security strategies. The landmark dialogue signals a new era of industry-wide cooperation to protect millions of mobile money users.
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