Netcrook
04 September 2026
When Account Hacks Hit the Ledger, the Real Problem Is Visibility
A first annual assessment from the City of London Police shows reported losses jumping from £1.2 million to £6.3 million, a reminder that better measurement can redraw the cybercrime map without changing the crime itself.
Why the US and UK Are Tightening the Net Around Scam Centers
A new memorandum between American and British authorities points to a more coordinated response to scam operations tied to Southeast Asia.
When a Browser Add-On Becomes a Theft Channel
A malicious Chrome extension campaign turned a routine software layer into a cryptocurrency theft path, with the affected user count described as roughly 80,000.
When a Camera Fleet Becomes a Front Door
A reported mass compromise of Dahua-linked surveillance devices shows how remote access, weak credentials, and aging firmware can turn security hardware into a sprawling attack surface.
When Cameras Become Cover: The Hidden-Account Problem Inside Internet-Exposed Surveillance
A large campaign against Dahua IP cameras shows how weak passwords, remote-management abuse, and persistent accounts can turn ordinary edge devices into durable footholds.