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Report: 10% of Meta's revenue is from scammers on Facebook and Instagram PC World16:42Instagram Facebook Meta

Bombshell report exposes how Meta relied on scam ad profits to fund AI Ars Technica19:30Instagram Facebook Meta

Amazon's Fire TV piracy crackdown hurts everyone, not just pirates PC World15:07Amazon Internet

I spoke to Amazon, Google, and Roku about Fire Stick's latest piracy crackdown measures – here's what they said TechRadar18:12Amazon Internet

CrowdStrike: AI accelerating ransomware attacks across Europe TechRepublic21:10CrowdStrike Internet Cyber Security

CrowdStrike: Europe second only to North America for cyber attacks ComputerWeekly17:03CrowdStrike Internet Cyber Security

This is the one iPhone security feature you absolutely need to turn on Pocket Lint15:13iPhone Google Apple

Google says Android phones now block more scams than iPhones Android Central12:01iPhone Google Apple

TikTok Shop reportedly faces deluge of 70 million fake products. AI is to blame. Mashable18:51TikTok AI Top Internet Brands

'It's organized crime': TikTok Shop says it's fighting a new wave of AI scammers Business Insider20:17TikTok AI Top Internet Brands

US indicts three cyber pros who moonlit for ransomware gang ComputerWeekly17:20Ransomware Cyber Security Technology (UK)

Rogue cyber pros charged amid ransomware allegations IT PRO12:51Ransomware Cyber Security Technology (UK)

EU watchdog seeks criminal action against Clearview AI SC Magazine US12:12AI Cyber Security Internet

Clearview AI faces criminal heat for ignoring EU data fines The Register14:24AI Cyber Security Internet

Google yanks Gemma after US senator says model ‘hallucinated’ her committing crimes The Register21:37Google AI Human Resources

Phishers try to lure 5K Facebook advertisers with fake business pages The Register18:39Facebook Technology (UK) Phishing

Russian broker pleads guilty to profiting from Yanluowang ransomware attacks The Register15:02Russia Ransomware Technology (UK)

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In the last 2 hours

Phishers try to lure 5K Facebook advertisers with fake business pages The Register18:39

In the last 4 hours

I spoke to Amazon, Google, and Roku about Fire Stick's latest piracy crackdown measures – here's what they said TechRadar18:12

Black Friday traps! New AI scams are plaguing this shopping season PC World17:13

Report: 10% of Meta's revenue is from scammers on Facebook and Instagram PC World16:42

In the last 6 hours

Russian broker pleads guilty to profiting from Yanluowang ransomware attacks The Register15:02

Earlier today

FraudSmart warns of investment scams featuring AI-generated celebrity endorsements TechCentral.ie11:53

When threats escalate, CISOs need to call in the cavalry ComputerWorld08:27

Yesterday

Cleveland Guardians’ pitchers indicted for rigging online bets The Verge23:27 9-Nov-25

Washington Post Falls Victim to Oracle-Linked Data Breach PC Magazine14:50 9-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

Incogni can help you stop unknown scam calls on your iPhone – here’s how 9to5Mac17:04 8-Nov-25

Crowdstrike: AI Accelerating Ransomware Attacks Across Europe TechRepublic21:10 7-Nov-25

Google Warns of Review-Bombing Extortion Scheme Targeting Businesses PC Magazine20:27 7-Nov-25

Meta earns billions from ads for scams, report claims The Independent19:42 7-Nov-25

TikTok Shop reportedly faces deluge of 70 million fake products. AI is to blame. Mashable18:51 7-Nov-25

Travelers hit with phishing attacks from compromised hotel accounts SC Magazine US18:36 7-Nov-25

Meta under fire: Fraudulent ads raise about $7bn annually TechCentral.ie16:18 7-Nov-25

Beware the 'Hi, how are you?' text. It's a scam - here's how it works ZDNet14:30 7-Nov-25

Oversharing, Weak Passwords, and Digital IDs: How Your Online Life Is Feeding Hackers, Scammers, and Governments PC Magazine14:21 7-Nov-25

Phone storage upgrades are a scam — here's how I beat them Android Police11:08 7-Nov-25

Scam centers in southeast Asia are on the rise despite crackdowns ABC News08:45 7-Nov-25

Gootloader malware back for the attack, serves up ransomware The Register22:51 6-Nov-25

'It's organized crime': TikTok Shop says it's fighting a new wave of AI scammers Business Insider20:17 6-Nov-25

Bombshell report exposes how Meta relied on scam ad profits to fund AI Ars Technica19:30 6-Nov-25

FBI prevails over convicted fraudster in $345M destroyed Bitcoin dispute The Register17:17 6-Nov-25

Meta earns about $7 billion a year on scam ads, report says Mashable16:25 6-Nov-25

Google flags new wave of online scams fueled by AI fakes and holiday hustles Android Central15:58 6-Nov-25

Amazon's Fire TV piracy crackdown hurts everyone, not just pirates PC World15:07 6-Nov-25

Police Digital Service defends IT contractor cuts amid concerns over IT project delivery ComputerWeekly14:14 6-Nov-25

Never Buy These 4 Fake Home Devices, Especially During the Holidays CNET12:10 6-Nov-25

Preparation for any eventuality as ransomware grows in sophistication SC Magazine US11:51 6-Nov-25

Malware-pwned laptop gifts cybercriminals Nikkei's Slack The Register10:53 6-Nov-25

How the channel weakened ransomware’s grip ITProPortal08:07 6-Nov-25

US indicts three cyber pros who moonlit for ransomware gang ComputerWeekly17:20 5-Nov-25

This is the one iPhone security feature you absolutely need to turn on Pocket Lint15:13 5-Nov-25

AI makes holiday shopping scams harder to spot BetaNews14:56 5-Nov-25

Rogue cyber pros charged amid ransomware allegations IT PRO12:51 5-Nov-25

Defense Against Configurations as CIOs and CISOs Show Value Through Risks and Metrics – Rob Allen – BSW #420 SC Magazine US10:34 5-Nov-25

Major UK Phone Providers Agree to Crackdown on Scam Calls and Fraud ISPreview UK09:10 5-Nov-25

Lovable adds safe browsing engine to protect you from scammy vibecoded websites Digital Trends20:13 4-Nov-25

Elizabeth Holmes Is Dictating Wild Tweets From Prison. Is She Angling for a Pardon? PC Magazine18:20 4-Nov-25

A notorious ransomware group is spreading fake Microsoft Teams ads to snare victims IT PRO16:36 4-Nov-25

Unequal access: The digital divide in criminal justice ComputerWeekly15:32 4-Nov-25

This simple type of question can stop a deepfake scammer PC World15:08 4-Nov-25

More than half of retailers pay up when hit by ransomware BetaNews14:40 4-Nov-25

EU watchdog seeks criminal action against Clearview AI SC Magazine US12:12 4-Nov-25

The Ultimate Guide to Locking Your Social Security Number and Protecting Your Identity CNET11:09 4-Nov-25

AN0M, the backdoored ‘secure’ messaging app for criminals, is still producing arrests after four years The Register03:30 4-Nov-25

MIT Sloan quietly shelves AI ransomware study after researcher calls BS The Register22:37 3-Nov-25

Ransomware negotiator, pay thyself The Register22:16 3-Nov-25

US Traces Ransomware Attacks to 2 People Working for Cybersecurity Firms PC Magazine22:10 3-Nov-25

Google yanks Gemma after US senator says model ‘hallucinated’ her committing crimes The Register21:37 3-Nov-25

DOJ accuses US ransomware negotiators of launching their own ransomware attacks TechCrunch19:48 3-Nov-25

CrowdStrike report shows ransomware surging across Europe BetaNews18:39 3-Nov-25

Cybercrooks team up with organized crime to steal pricey cargo The Register17:41 3-Nov-25

CrowdStrike: Europe second only to North America for cyber attacks ComputerWeekly17:03 3-Nov-25

How wrapping keys in aluminum foil protects your car from thieves PC World15:13 3-Nov-25

Trump FCC Makes It Easier For Prison Phone Monopolies To Rip Off Inmate Families Techdirt14:56 3-Nov-25

Android’s AI Blocks 58% More Scams Than iPhone, Study Shows TechRepublic13:30 3-Nov-25

Metropolitan Police hails facial recognition tech after record year for arrests The Register13:01 3-Nov-25

Ransomware attacks are hitting European enterprises at record pace ITProPortal11:47 3-Nov-25

O2 UK Reach Grim Milestone as Mobile Network Blocks 1 Billion Scam Texts ISPreview UK09:47 3-Nov-25

In the last month

ID Cards: UK Risks Sleepwalking into a Pre-Crime State Open Rights Group (Grassroots Campaign)17:44 2-Nov-25

2 New Ways Your Android Phone Can Protect You From Scams BGR17:32 2-Nov-25

Crime blotter: California Highway Patrol finds $200,000 in stolen Apple products AppleInsider12:45 2-Nov-25

Why Trump Keeps Pardoning Crypto Criminals Slate10:49 2-Nov-25

Beware of fake Microsoft Teams ads spreading ransomware Digital Trends22:46 1-Nov-25

This simple SMS scam is so dumb, it's dangerous Pocket Lint20:10 1-Nov-25

There's A Reason Why People Are Believing This Phone Scam In California - It Involves The Police Slashgear15:19 1-Nov-25

ICE’s Hiring Surge Is Attracting A Bunch Of People Who Are Too Unfit (Or Too Criminal) To Work At ICE Techdirt21:26 31-Oct-25

ISC2 Security Congress: The shaky state of AI security today SC Magazine US19:49 31-Oct-25

Ransomware gang runs ads for Microsoft Teams to pwn victims The Register19:00 31-Oct-25

Google report claims Android is turning into the ultimate scam-fighting machine Android Police17:29 31-Oct-25

McAfee’s Scam Detector is the digital guardian we should all be using TrustedReviews16:42 31-Oct-25

Amazon will block piracy apps on Fire TV soon, warn users about usage first gHacks16:01 31-Oct-25

Ransomware resilience: It’s time to be ‘more Bruce Lee’ ComputerWeekly14:59 31-Oct-25

International Criminal Court kicks Microsoft Office to the curb The Register14:50 31-Oct-25

Google Report Reveals How Text Scams Steal Your Data And Money BGR14:42 31-Oct-25

Google says Android phones now block more scams than iPhones Android Central12:01 31-Oct-25

London's army of phone thieves take to burying stolen mobiles in flower beds to hide them from… MailOnline01:57 31-Oct-25

Man finally released a month after absurd arrest for reposting Trump meme Ars Technica21:17 30-Oct-25

The BBB Is Warning Holiday Shoppers: Be Careful Where You Tap Your Card Slashgear18:43 30-Oct-25

Google highlights new data showing you’re safer from scams on Android than on iPhone Digital Trends17:51 30-Oct-25

Android is dunking on iPhone at scam protection Android Authority17:32 30-Oct-25

Google Says iPhone More Likely To Get Scam Texts And Calls Than Android BGR17:18 30-Oct-25

Proton launches 'Data Breach Observatory' to track personal info leaks Engadget11:06 30-Oct-25

Meta denies torrenting porn to train AI, says downloads were for “personal use” Ars Technica21:41 29-Oct-25

Former L3Harris Trenchant boss pleads guilty to selling zero-day exploits to Russian broker TechCrunch17:44 29-Oct-25

A deepfake video of Nvidia's CEO sent thousands of viewers to a crypto scam PC World16:18 29-Oct-25

Industry-wide call for EU to act on real-time piracy Broadband TV News14:14 29-Oct-25

US absence from UN Cybercrime Treaty praised by groups over privacy abuse SC Magazine US14:01 29-Oct-25

Watchdog proposes new rules to clamp down on mobile scam messages Evening Standard12:46 29-Oct-25

Rising Identity Crime Losses Take a Growing Emotional Toll TechNewsWorld12:25 29-Oct-25

Ofcom UK Propose New Rules to Tackle Mobile Messaging Scams ISPreview UK09:24 29-Oct-25

Deepfake-as-a-Service 2025 – How Voice Cloning and Synthetic Media Fraud Are Changing… Darknet01:10 29-Oct-25

Firewalls and VPNs are so complex now, they can actually make you less secure The Register23:32 28-Oct-25

Surfshark's New AI Feature Takes a Bite Out of Scam Emails CNET21:02 28-Oct-25

No one pays ransomware demands anymore - so attackers have a new goal ZDNet21:01 28-Oct-25

Biden Admin Blessed UN Surveillance Treaty, Trump Admin Gets To Abuse It Techdirt19:55 28-Oct-25

Starlink Halts Service to Myanmar Scam Centers Amid Congressional Probe CNET17:52 28-Oct-25

Most ransomware demands go unpaid now, so attackers have a new strategy ZDNet16:56 28-Oct-25

Clearview AI faces criminal heat for ignoring EU data fines The Register14:24 28-Oct-25

Delay responding to email breaches likely to lead to ransomware attacks BetaNews13:47 28-Oct-25

Democrats slam FCC’s decision to ‘gut’ prison phone call price caps The Verge12:33 28-Oct-25

UN’s First Global Cybercrime Treaty Sparks Debate Over Privacy and Surveillance TechRepublic12:15 28-Oct-25

UN member states sign cybercrime agreement despite industry, activist opposition TechCentral.ie11:24 28-Oct-25

Google says reports of a Gmail breach have been greatly exaggerated The Register10:50 28-Oct-25

The latest genAI scam: fake expense receipts ComputerWorld20:00 27-Oct-25

Starling Bank launches AI tool for customers to spot purchase scams Evening Standard18:48 27-Oct-25

LockBit 5.0 expands targeting amid ransomware escalation ComputerWeekly16:46 27-Oct-25

What will happen to your digital ID if your phone gets stolen? The Independent16:33 27-Oct-25

Why ransomware group names don’t matter for defense SC Magazine US15:26 27-Oct-25

LastPass 'digital will' phishing attack uses fake death certificate emails PC World14:57 27-Oct-25

California Is Throwing Out The Old Driver's License Design With New Anti-Counterfeit Elements Slashgear11:39 27-Oct-25

IObit releases Malware Fighter 13 with pre-boot scanning and behavior-based detection BetaNews11:02 27-Oct-25

UN Cybercrime Treaty wins dozens of signatories, to go with its many critics The Register03:53 27-Oct-25

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